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February 07 2012

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October 12 20082008-10-12August 02 20092009-08-02A stage event with a figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a lion-shaped armrest and red cushions, draped in orange robes and with long dark hair, holding a small object in one hand. Behind the throne hang garlands of white flowers and a multicoloured flower garland. A man in orange robes kneels to the left holding a silver tray with an offering, while a man in white kneels at the foot of the throne, bowing with his palms pressed to the platform. Scattered petals lie on the stage, and a flower arrangement stands at the right. a person is seated on the throne, identifiable by long swept-back hair and saffron robes, being honoured in a puja-style reverence.2008-12-25July 22 20102010-07-22Photograph of a ceremonial scene on a gold-carved throne draped with red tiger-striped cushions and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A seated man with swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap over a red sleeveless top and holds a bare arm extended toward him. Kneeling before him on a white cloth-covered dais is an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti with rudraksha beads around his neck, bowing forward with hands clasped at the seated man's waist. A second person in orange robes stands at the left edge behind the scene. Woven bamboo screen and leafy green vines frame the background.2008-10-12October 12 20082008-10-12A photograph of a seated figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap with long dark hair tied back, placing both hands on the crown of a shaved-headed devotee in white kurta and pants who kneels with palms joined in namaskar. Behind the seated figure is an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and red-and-white striped bolsters, and an attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at left beside flower arrangements. The setting is a decorated hall with woven mats, orange draping and garlands, consistent with a blessing or darshan moment.2008-10-11July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in long swept-back dark hair, orange and red robes, and a red bindi sits on a red-and-gold throne with a golden ornate backrest, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white clothes. Another orange-robed attendant with rudraksha beads stands at left holding a red flower. Behind them are yellow and red flower arrangements, a tan woven wall hanging and a red-striped cushion. The seated figure has the appearance of a person giving blessing to a devotee, but his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-10-11Night outdoor event on a red carpet over a green runner. A young man in an orange dhoti and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red-and-gold garland and rudraksha mala, his bare feet on a red footstool. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts kneel and reach toward his feet. Behind him, two men in orange robes and rudraksha malas stand near a red-draped table with fruit. A woman in a cream sari with gold border and a braid sits at the lower right. The throne has gold carved panels and a bird-headed finial, and a red-cushioned offering box rests beside it.2012-04-06A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a dark leopard-print cushion, smiling broadly. He wears an orange turban, orange sannyasi robes, a crimson and yellow flower garland, a gold necklace and bangles. A man in a white shirt bends forward at left, and another man in orange stands behind holding a silver staff raised overhead, appearing to perform an honouring gesture. A large banner behind shows a smiling face in orange headwear and Tamil lettering. Stage setting with warm lights.2012-04-06August 15 20092009-08-15