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Photograph of a ceremonial scene on a red-carpeted stage before a large banner printed with a smiling face in a pink turban. A standing figure in a rust-brown tunic and matching turban, with a long braid, holds a red cloth and a red-cushioned tray toward the viewer's left, beside a gilded ornate chair with red upholstery and a tiger-striped cloth. A shaved-headed man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala holds a red-covered tray. A man in a maroon kurta and white dhoti kneels with his palms pressed to his face. Women in orange and cream saris sit at the right, some with hands joined in prayer. A golden lion figure stands near the chair. The banner bears a copyright line.

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A stage ceremony in a hall with a large banner behind it showing a smiling figure in a red-pink turban and a forehead dot. A woman in rust-brown dhoti-style garments, a matching turban and a white-and-purple flower garland stands on a red and gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, placing her hand on the head of a man in a maroon kurta and white dhoti with a white shawl, who holds his hands in anjali. Another man in an orange garment holds a tray behind him. A smiling woman in rust-coloured clothes with folded hands sits at the right edge. Red carpet covers the stage floor.2013-11-02A photograph of a stage ceremony with a large golden throne draped in a tiger-striped cloth and red cushions. A figure in a rust-brown tunic, sash and matching turban stands on the throne holding a long red cloth. A kneeling man in a maroon kurta with gold trim bends forward, hands reaching toward the throne's base. Behind, a man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads holds a red tray. On the right, several women in orange saris sit and clap. A large backdrop shows a painted portrait of a figure in a pink turban. The red stage floor carries petals.2013-11-02A woman in a rust-brown tunic, dhoti-style trousers, a brown cap with gold trim and a long cream shawl stands on a red and gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion, placing her right hand on the head of a smiling man in a maroon kurta and white dhoti who stands with palms pressed together. Behind him a man in orange robes holds a dark tray, and a woman in orange sits to the right clapping.2013-11-02 +1 copiesA stage event with a large golden ornate throne covered in red cushions and a tiger-striped cloth, flanked by golden lion figures. A woman in a rust-brown tunic and matching trousers with a brown turban stands on the throne holding a red cloth and a small red bowl. Beside the throne, a shaven-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a red-cushioned tray. A man in a maroon kurta kneels on the red stage floor, reaching toward the throne's base with both hands. Seated women in orange and red saris with folded hands watch from the right. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in a pink turban, with a dark red curtain at the right edge.2013-11-02A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a red-carpeted stage before a large backdrop printed with a smiling man in a pink-red turban and a tilak mark. A woman in a rust-brown tunic and matching turban stands on a red-and-gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, holding a red velvet shawl and extending it toward a man kneeling in a maroon kurta and white dhoti, hands clasped to his face in reverence. Behind them a man in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head, tilak and rudraksha mala holds a red velvet tray. Several women in orange and white sit to the right, one with hands in anjali. A golden lion figure and a gilded chair stand on the left.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A photograph of a stage ceremony in front of a large backdrop showing a smiling man in a pink turban. A person in a rust-orange robe with a rust turban stands on a red and gold throne draped with a tiger-print cloth, holding a red and gold shawl above the head of a man in a maroon kurta, white dhoti and gold-embroidered turban who stands with palms pressed together. A shaven-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a tray nearby. Two women in orange saris sit at the right, one clapping, and a red stage floor carries petals. The standing figure on the throne wears a long orange garment and a garland of white and colourful flowers, consistent with a shawl-bestowing honour rather than a named ritual. The backdrop and page establish the setting but the figure's appearance alone is not enough to identify him.2013-11-02A photograph of a stage ceremony in front of a large backdrop printed with a smiling man wearing a red-pink turban. A standing man in a rust-brown kurta and matching turban, garlanded with white and orange flower necklaces, places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a maroon kurta and white dhoti, who bows with his head touching a golden-brown cloth. The kneeling man wears a maroon shawl with gold motifs and has a shaved head with a tilak. A seated woman in orange sari applauds on the right, and a tiger-skin pattern cushion sits on a gold-and-red throne-like seat at left. Garlands, a red carpet and scattered petals complete the scene.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial moment on a stage. A young woman in a rust-brown kurta with a long beige sash and a matching brown turban stands on a red and gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, her long hair falling down her back, and she places her hand on the crown of a man in a maroon kurta and white dhoti who stands barefoot below with his palms pressed together in namaskar. A priest in saffron-orange robes holds a tray near him, and a smiling woman in orange sits at the right edge clapping. A large backdrop shows a portrait of a figure in a pink turban with a bindi. Rose petals are scattered on the red stage floor. Visible people: four.2013-11-02 +1 copiesA stage event before a large backdrop printed with a smiling face wearing a pink-red turban. A standing person in a rust-brown kurta with a cream shawl and a brown turban-style cap receives a folded white paper from a child in orange robes and a rudraksha mala. Beside a gold-carved throne draped in red velvet and a tiger-striped cloth, a man in a pale green kurta and yellow-orange sash kneels on a red carpet. Seated behind them, women in orange saris and beads watch with hands folded. The standing figure is not presented as an identified a person; the appearance cues are insufficient to confirm one.2013-11-02