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A photograph of a celebratory reception in a decorated hall with white draped curtains, fairy lights and palm-leaf and red flower arrangements. In the centre a man in an ornate gold-embroidered sherwani with a red sash and a cream turban stands beside a small table draped in cream cloth, holding a tiered white and gold decorated cake. Behind him is a large gilded throne-like seat with a golden canopy. Around him stand a crowd of people: on the left, men in white kurtas and an orange-robed man with a small child in blue held up; on the right, women in red and maroon saris and a woman in a white sari with a garland, several smiling and clapping. Roughly a dozen to twenty people are visible.

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A festive indoor celebration in a draped hall with sparkling curtains and floral decor. A man with long dark hair, wearing a tan sequined sherwani, a cream turban and a red sash, smiles and gestures toward a tiered cake on a draped table. A gilded ornate throne with red cushions stands behind him. On the left, people in saffron and white robes with orange shawls raise hands in greeting. A woman in a red embroidered outfit smiles at right. a person: the central man with long hair, turban and sequined sherwani at a throne-side cake cutting.2009-06-09A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a decorated stage. A man in a cream-coloured sherwani with gold embroidery, a cream turban and long hair stands at right beside a tiered wooden stand holding sweets, smiling and holding a small white item. In front of a large ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and floral garlands, a man in a white kurta feeds something from his hand to the man in the sherwani. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at left, one with hands raised in applause. Background shows white draped curtains and pink, red and white flower arrangements.2009-06-09A photograph of a ceremonial reception stage at an evening event, with a white curtain backdrop strung with fairy lights and floral arrangements. A central seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a gold umbrella, wearing a gold-embroidered cream robe and a white turban, with a red sash. In front of the throne a tiered white cake with a cake knife sits on a white-draped table. Several people in white kurtas with orange shawls and orange-robed men surround the table, one reaching to the cake. A woman in a purple silk sari and women in red and orange saris stand nearby, and a young girl in a pink dress and red veil watches at the right edge.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09Indoor photo at an evening reception with a large ornate gold throne-like seat behind. A man in a sparkly peach-gold embellished kurta with a red shawl and a cream turban stands at right, smiling and extending an arm toward a small tiered cake-like stand with pale decorations. To the left, a person in a white kurta faces away, and two men in saffron-orange robes stand beside him; one has a beard. Floral arrangements with pink, white and red flowers and fern leaves flank the backdrop. A hanging curtain with twinkling lights fills the background.2009-06-09Indoor stage event with a golden ornate umbrella and a gilded throne-like seat backed by a large golden floral arch, draped white curtains with fairy lights and palm-leaf and red flower decorations. A man in a light-brown embroidered sherwani and tan turban stands at a tiered white cake with red roses, extending a hand toward a man in a white kurta who holds a small piece to his mouth. Around them stand several young men in saffron-orange robes and a bearded man in orange, and two women in red and orange sarees with orange shawls. a person appearance is an uncertain candidate: the man in the brown sherwani and turban has long swept hair and ornate clothing, but the photo is too small to confirm.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09Photo of a festive indoor hall at a night ceremony. A man with long dark hair, wearing a peach and gold embroidered sherwani with a red sash and a light turban, stands arms outstretched in front of an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat, garlanded with flowers and fern leaves. A young boy in a light blue patterned shirt faces him. A woman in a red patterned outfit with a red dupatta smiles at right, and figures in orange robes stand at the left edge. A tiered silver tray with sweets sits at the lower right. Backdrop of draped sheer curtains with twinkling lights.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A man in a white turban and a multicoloured embroidered sherwani stands at a long rectangular cake on a blue-draped table, knife in hand, cutting it. Behind him is a large gold ornate throne with a gilded umbrella canopy and carved lion-like armrests, flanked by flower arrangements. A group of people surround the table, many applauding; women in white and yellow saris and yellow-shirted attendants stand close, and a man in saffron/orange robes with a bead necklace claps at the left edge. A photographer with a camera is visible at left. The cake bears decorative piping and writing. The scene suggests a birthday or jayanti celebration.2010-01-01A figure in a pale cream embroidered sherwani with a sparkling sheen and a matching light turban stands before a large ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and garlands of white and maroon flowers. The figure is leaning forward at a small cake topped with candles and flowers, with a microphone stand nearby. To the left, a smiling man in a saffron-orange robe sits with his hands together. On the right edge, two women in red and pink attire smile. Floral arrangements in green fronds decorate the drapery behind.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09