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A seated man in red robes sits on an ornate silver throne (peetha) decorated with garlands of purple, yellow and red flowers and a red-and-white patterned cushion. He wears a gold crown, a green and yellow sash, multiple beaded necklaces and a gold ceremonial pendant, and holds a silver staff (danda). A small chhatra canopy with purple tassels hangs above him. To the right stands a gold-coloured statue of a standing female deity with hands in anjali mudra. Behind them a large backdrop shows a lit temple gopuram in red and green lights, and a red curtain hangs at top right. A pedestal with an oil lamp and a fan sit in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): long hair not visible, but the crown, saffron-red ceremonial dress, rudraksha-style malas and gold pendant match the page's description of him seated on the throne during the Meenakshi Pattabhishekam.

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April 25 20182018-04-25A man seated on an ornate silver throne with a canopy of silver umbrella-like hood, draped in garlands of red, white, purple and yellow flowers. He wears a red dhoti, a green and gold headpiece with a yellow cloth, a large ceremonial gold pendant necklace, rudraksha-style beads and bangles, and holds a long silver staff. Beside him stands a golden deity murti of a female figure with hands in anjali mudra, and a brass lamp stand with a lit oil lamp. Behind the stage is a backdrop of a red illuminated temple gopuram. The scene suggests a temple-style puja or pattabhishekam event on a stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a crown-like headpiece, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, matching the candidate cues.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate silver throne (peetha) with a silver canopy overhead, covered in red and purple flower garlands and draped in a red-and-saffron cloth. He wears a rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace, and a red robe with a green-and-yellow shawl, holds a silver staff and sits with eyes closed. Beside him stands a golden statue of a female deity with hands folded, and a silver oil lamp and fan are nearby. Behind is a backdrop of a towering red-lit gopuram temple tower against a starry sky. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne as the central figure, with the appearance cues of rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace, saffron-red clothing and a crown-like headdress.2018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25A man seated on an ornate silver throne with a silver canopy overhead, draped in red and multicoloured garlands of flowers. He wears a saffron cloth on his head, a gold necklace, a beaded mala, bangles and a red garment, holding a long silver staff across his lap, with a leopard-print cushion beneath him. To the right stands a golden statue of a female deity with hands joined. Behind the stage a backdrop shows an illuminated temple tower in red and green lights, and a silver lamp stand is placed nearby. The setting is a ceremonial puja hall during the Meenakshi Pattabhishekam festivities.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. He wears a golden crown-like headpiece with a green and gold cloth, a rudraksha-style necklace with a large pendant, and a red garment with a bare chest, holding a long silver staff. A golden standing female statue with hands in anjali mudra stands to the right, a silver kalasha-style lamp stands in front, and a backdrop shows a red illuminated temple gopuram.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions and a silver staff, wearing a red-maroon garment, a gold-and-white crown, a green cloth over one shoulder and a long garland of purple, yellow and white flowers with a gold chain. Behind him a large red-lit temple gopuram tower and a starry backdrop. To the right, a golden standing female deity murti with hands in anjali mudra, a brass lamp stand and floral offerings in front. Red petals cover the stage. Appearance-based candidate in the central role: Swamiji (probable), seated and honoured on the peetha at a Meenakshi Pattabhishekam puja; cues are the crown, ornate gold necklace and garlands. Title: Meenakshi Pattabhishekam, Chittirai Brahmotsavam.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate silver throne with a tall decorated backrest garlanded in red, yellow, purple and white flowers, holding a silver staff, wearing a red-orange dhoti-style garment, a large gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and flower garlands, with a yellow-orange cloth draped over his head. Armrests are covered in leopard-print cloths. A gold statue of a standing female deity with hands in anjali stands at right beside a silver lamp stand and a fan. The backdrop shows a lit temple tower in red and blue. Flower petals and a colourful woven mat lie on the stage. a person is seated in the centre, presiding over the puja.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate silver throne with a floral garland arch of red, yellow, purple and white flowers holds a tall silver staff. He wears a yellow-orange headpiece, a red dhoti, a gold chest pendant, a beaded necklace and multiple garlands, with a red-and-white leopard-print cushion beneath him. Behind the throne a large backdrop shows a glowing illuminated temple gopuram at night under a starry sky. To the right stands a golden statue of a female figure holding a lamp, and a silver oil lamp sits on a stand; a white pedestal fan is visible at the edge.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA seated man in a dark red robe sits on an ornate silver throne decorated with a red, white and purple flower garland and a silver canopy. He wears a gold necklace and a green cloth draped over his head, holding a silver staff. Beside the throne stands a golden female figure with hands in anjali mudra. In the foreground, a shaven-headed attendant in an orange-brown cloth sits with his back to the camera, facing the throne. Behind them a backdrop shows a glowing illuminated temple gopuram at night. The setting appears to be a stage or hall with a brass railing and red floral offerings on the floor.2018-04-25 +1 copies