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A photo of a festival decorated with yellow marigold flowers and garlands. A central figure in a white and cream embroidered garment, with a golden crown-like headpiece and a garland, stands before a golden throne-like seat draped in red, yellow and green flower garlands and topped by a yellow flower-garlanded umbrella. A brown-haired figure in a long saffron wrap stands at the right. In front, a table with a yellow flower-strewn cloth holds a silver tray, a basket with a small teddy-like toy, and a brass vessel. Several women in salwar-kameez with orange and green shawls and a man in saffron stand around the decorated platform, with a rangoli-style floral backdrop in red, green and white.

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A photograph of a festive stage decorated with yellow marigold flowers, red and white scalloped trim and a gilded throne-like seat draped in red and marigold garlands. A man in a cream and gold embroidered kurta with long garlands stands at a flower-covered table, raising one arm and holding a booklet while smiling. Women in orange and saffron saris and salwar kameez cheer and raise their hands on the left and right, and a figure in orange brocade stands at the right edge. Petals and offerings sit on trays on the table, with a small decorated basket nearby. a person: the standing man in cream and gold with long garlands, appearing as a devotee-facing ceremonial host, is not clearly identifiable from appearance alone, so he is treated as unsure.2009-01-01A festive photograph of a decorated stage at an indoor event, walled and roofed with yellow marigold garlands and colourful painted borders. A central standing figure with long dark hair, wearing a cream and gold garment with white flower garlands and a bead necklace, holds papers and reaches toward a table covered with yellow flowers and a gold-rimmed tray. Behind him a large gilded throne-like seat with a floral canopy stands in front of a deity murti or framed image. To the left, several young women in orange, pink and green sarees and shawls smile and raise their hands; at right, a person in a yellow-orange outfit with an orange sash stands beside a red decorated object. Yellow flower petals cover the floor.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a festive stage decorated with yellow marigold garlands, silver and red trim, and a large golden throne-like seat with a golden canopy. A man with long dark hair and a light cream-coloured robe with floral garlands stands centre-stage holding a small framed picture and papers, his head slightly bowed. To the left, several women in saffron, blue and cream clothing stand smiling and clapping, and a young man in orange robes smiles at the right edge. A balloon-like object floats near the top of the canopy. The setting appears to be a celebratory ceremony with garland decorations.2009-01-01A decorated stage framed by yellow and red floral arches with a golden canopy overhead. A man in a cream and gold embroidered robe, wearing a long white and purple flower garland, stands before a gilded throne, raising a sheet of paper in one hand and holding another in the other. Swamiji (probable) is a long-haired figure in cream and gold ceremonial dress with a flower garland, seated or standing before the throne. Women in orange, green and yellow saris stand to the left, some holding papers and smiling, while a man in orange clothing stands at the right edge. A table in front holds a floral-covered tray, a small golden-yellow figurine and a framed photo of a smiling figure in a turban. Marigolds and yellow blossoms cover the table and stage.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01Festive celebration in a decorated pandal with a yellow and multicolour floral backdrop and a gilded throne-like seat draped with red cushions and marigold garlands. A young man in a cream and gold embroidered dhoti-style garment wears long flower garlands and holds a folded paper in his hand, smiling. To the right, a person in a blue kurta lifts a shiny silver-coloured ceremonial object. Women in saris and a girl in blue stand nearby, and a tray of flowers sits in the foreground.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man in an ornate cream and gold embroidered robe sits on a gold lion-armed throne before a wall of yellow marigold garlands and red-and-white arched decorations. He wears a gold crown, a long garland of flowers around his neck and holds up a small book in one hand and an ornamental pot in the other, smiling as petals fall. To his left a woman in orange and white sari smiles and raises her hands; to his right two young men in orange kurtas with orange waist sashes stand beside the throne. A silver-foil wrapped offering rests on the table in front of him. The yellow-and-gold festival setting suggests a birthday celebration with flowers and offerings. a person (crown, long flower garland, ornate gold-embroidered robe, seated on a throne).2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A festive photo of a decorated stage with a yellow flower-covered backdrop edged with red, white and green garlands and a golden kalasha-like ornament at the top. A woman in a pale cream and gold sari with a marigold garland smiles and holds a card while standing near a golden throne-like seat. A bald man on the right in saffron-orange robes and glasses reaches toward the stage. Women in orange and green saris stand at the left. A table in front holds marigold flowers, a teddy bear, a framed photo and a cake-like offering. A plaque with text is mounted on the decorated throne. Seen as a birthday celebration setting.2009-01-01