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May 05 20122012-05-05AUGUST 14 20212021-08-14AUGUST 13 20212021-08-13A photograph of a ceremonial coronation on a stage. A saffron-robed priest with a shaved head and a red-and-white garland stands at left, extending a long white garland toward a seated figure at right. The seated figure has hands pressed together in namaskar, wears a gold crown and a red-and-white garland, and sits before an ornate gold throne-like seat with a gold arch. Behind them is a large backdrop printed with a portrait of a smiling bearded man in saffron, with Tamil lettering. The scene appears to be a formal investiture or peetha ceremony. Two people are visible.2012-05-05May 05 20122012-05-05 +1 copiesA coronation ceremony on a raised golden throne platform. A seated man in a golden crown, orange cloth and red-and-white garlands sits with palms pressed together. Standing before him, a priest in orange robes and a tall ornate golden crown places a flower garland on him. Two large brass lamps and gold ritual objects flank the dais. Behind them a banner shows a smiling man in orange and Tamil script. Green stage floor.2012-05-05May 05 20122012-05-05A coronation-style ceremony on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a gilded arched backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and a red-and-white garland sits with hands folded in namaste. Standing behind him, a second man in orange robes and a bare upper body, wearing a white garland, raises a large golden crown above the seated figure's head. A large banner behind shows a smiling portrait of a man with long hair and printed Tamil text, and the stage carries golden lion-like sculptures and a green floor mat.2012-05-05May 05 20122012-05-05A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions sits with palms pressed together in a namaste, wearing a red-orange dhoti, a crown on his head and a long garland of red and white flowers around his neck. Behind him stands a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a shaved head, bending toward the seated man as if performing a crowning or anointing rite. A large banner behind them shows a painted portrait of a man in a white turban and Tamil script. Gold-and-red ritual setting with a white ceiling. A throne ceremony, with the seated man's appearance not clearly matching the presentation cues, so identity is uncertain.2012-05-05A photograph of a coronation ceremony on a stage. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold crown-like headdress and layered red and white flower garlands sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate golden throne. Behind him a banner with Tamil script is visible. A second man in orange robes, standing at left, presses a hand to the seated man's forehead in blessing. The scene appears to be an investiture or pontifical installation. Two people are visible.2012-05-05Photo 11681122 +1 copies