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A woman in an orange saree stands barefoot on a red-edged stage, flinging flower petals or grains from a plate in her hands. Behind her, a row of seated young men in white clothes with orange shawls sits on the stage, with an older bearded man in orange standing at the left edge. A red throne decorated with white and multicoloured garlands and a small ornate canopy stands at the right. Blue and maroon curtains hang behind, with potted palms and brass oil lamps on the stage.

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January 01 20082008-01-01A stage ceremony with a deity murti or ornate seat under a golden canopy, draped and garlanded with white and multicoloured flower garlands. A man in long hair and orange robes stands at left reaching toward the canopy, while another attendant in orange holds a tray and offerings at right. Seated in front, rows of men in white silk attire with orange sashes and flower garlands sit before brass pots, banana-leaf and coconut offerings, fruit, and a potted palm. A standing fan and a blue backdrop complete the scene. Possibly a Jayanti or abhishekam ritual; a person cues are the long hair and orange robes of the standing man, but his face is not visible enough to confirm.2008-01-01A stage ceremony in an indoor hall with dark blue draped backdrop and red curtain at right. Centre stage a decorated throne-like seat with floral garlands in yellow, orange and red, a red cushion and a small canopy above. Several men in orange and saffron robes stand on the red-carpeted steps; one holds a metal pot or kalasha while another, in orange, stands at right holding a brass tray. Seated devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls line the left side, with potted palms, fruit offerings and brass vessels on the stage edge. Two people in white stand at far right near a camera operator.2008-01-01A photograph of a ceremony on a raised red-carpeted stage in a hall with blue draped curtains. Behind the stage stands a decorated ornamental seat with a red cushion, framed by a white flower garland with multicoloured strands and a golden canopy. Two standing men in saffron-orange robes stand at the front of the stage; one has long dark hair and the other wears a gold necklace and orange shawl. A seated figure in white garments sits at the centre, with rows of young people in white and orange clothing seated to the left. Brass pots, bananas, coconuts and palm fronds are arranged along the stage edge, and a microphone stands nearby. The scene suggests a satsang or puja setting.2008-01-01December 25 20082008-12-25A photograph of a ritual on a raised stage with a red-carpeted platform in front of a blue curtain. A decorated deity murti or seated figure sits under an ornate golden canopy, framed by flower garlands in orange, yellow and pink. A row of about twelve young men in white kurtas with orange shawls sits at left on the stage, with plant pots and fruit offerings in front of them. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe stands at the deity with a hand raised, while a second orange-clad man stands beside him. At right, a man in orange holds a woven basket of offerings and two women in red and orange saris stand nearby, with a man in white holding a camera at the far right. The scene looks like a puja or abhishekam with offerings.2008-01-01A stage event with a seated speaker on an ornate throne decorated with white flower garlands and a gold canopy, wearing orange robes and holding a microphone. Beside and below him, a row of young men in white kurtas with orange shawls and garlands sit on a red platform, with brass kalasha pots, coconuts, potted palms and a small table fan nearby. A man in white clothes and another in orange robes with rudraksha mala sit in the front row. Blue and red curtains form the backdrop, and a person's dark hair is visible at the lower left edge.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a temple-style ritual inside a hall with red and blue drapes and a red-carpeted raised platform. A figure in orange robes and a red-lined dhoti holds up a green leaf toward a decorated altar with a red and white floral garland, a golden umbrella canopy, and fruit offerings in front. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the platform and along the floor, while a cameraperson in white stands at right filming. Several seated people in white clothing line the right side of the hall, and potted plants and colourful pillar banners frame the scene.2008-01-01A stage event with a dark blue curtain backdrop and red stage platform. A figure in orange robes sits centrally on an ornate throne canopy decorated with white flowers and multicoloured garlands, with a microphone in front. Brass kalasha pots and small offering vessels sit on the platform, and a potted palm stands at the right edge. Seated on the stage on either side are rows of young people in white and orange clothing, several in orange shawls, along with a figure in white garments near the centre-left. A printed copyright line appears at the lower right. a person appearance is uncertain; the seated centre figure in orange is a candidate but the appearance cues are insufficient.2008-01-01A stage ceremony in a hall with blue curtains and maroon drapes. A large deity murti is decorated with white flower garlands and purple-and-yellow strands, with a red velvet backdrop behind it. On the left, a seated man in white clothing and an orange shawl sits on the red-draped stage near a microphone stand. Several women in orange and saffron garments sit on the stage. A standing woman in an orange dress with long dark curly hair faces away, and beside her a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands. Fruits, coconuts and a brass kalasha lie on the stage, with potted plants and a fan at the right edge.2008-01-01