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A photograph of a stage in a hall labelled MUTHIAH MANDRAM, decorated with white, blue and green draped cloth and floral garlands. On a central raised seat with red cushions, a figure in orange robes sits while a woman in an orange sari stands beside it, and a man in white is in front. Several people in white dhoti and kurta and other colourful saris stand or sit on the stage and at its base, with a red carpeted step leading up. Devotees in white clothing sit on the floor in the foreground, some holding plates. A white projection screen stands at the left edge, and a standing fan and speakers are visible.

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Photograph inside a hall with a wooden fascia sign reading MUTHIAH MANDRAM, where a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate red and gold throne decorated with flower garlands, on a raised stage with white, green and purple draped backdrops. A woman in a pink and magenta sari stands beside the throne, and several men in white dhoti-and-shirt clothing stand or kneel on the stage and steps. Below, a dense audience sits cross-legged on the floor, with women in colourful saris and men in white. A red carpet runs down the centre steps, and a white projection screen and speakers flank the stage.2009-01-18A photograph of an indoor hall with a stage labelled MUTHIAH MANDRAM on the wall above. A seated audience in white clothes fills the foreground on the floor. On the stage, a central throne-like seat is decorated with flower garlands and green and white draping, with a person in orange robes seated on it and an orange-robed attendant nearby. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand on the stage, some holding items, and a woman in white stands at the right edge. A projection screen and speakers sit at the left side of the stage, and a red carpet runs down the centre aisle.2009-01-18January 18 20092009-01-18January 18 20092009-01-18January 18 20092009-01-18A large indoor hall labelled MUTHIAH MANDRAM above a stage decorated with pink, purple, green and white draped cloth, marigold garlands and a golden lion-shaped throne in the centre. Several people in white dhotis and kurtas, and saffron-robed attendants, stand and move on the stage and on a red carpet running down the aisle. A row of audience members in white, pastel and saffron sits on the floor facing the stage. A video camera on a tripod stands at the carpet's edge and a projection screen hangs at the left. The scene suggests a ceremonial gathering, with no clearly identifiable figure seated on the throne.2009-01-18Photograph of an indoor event hall with a stage bearing a sign reading MUTHIAH MANDRAM. A central seated figure in orange robes sits on a decorated throne framed by green, white and blue drapes and flower garlands. A man in white kneels before the seated figure at the base of a red-carpeted stage step, while a man in orange robes stands nearby. Men in white shirts and dhotis and a woman in a sari stand along the stage. Several people sit on green mats in the foreground, including a woman in a blue sari. Stage speakers and a microphone stand are visible at the edges.2009-01-18January 18 20092009-01-18Wide view of a large indoor hall with a teal carpet and a red runner leading to a stage at the back. A wooden sign above the stage reads MUTHIAH MANDRAM. The stage is draped with white and blue fabric and decorated with flowers. Many people in white ritual clothes stand around the stage and walk through the hall, while some men wear saffron-orange robes. A woman in a white sari with a red border walks down the runner carrying a bag. Blue plastic chairs line the sides, and a few people sit on the floor at the front right. Ceiling fans and speakers are visible along the walls.2009-01-18July 16 20092009-07-16August 02 20092009-08-02A photograph of a stage event in a hall with yellow and red draped backdrops, floral garlands and a small white-and-blue dove emblem. On the red-carpeted stage, a man in an orange robe with a bare upper body stands centrally, and a woman in a white sari with an orange border receives or assists within a line of people in white and cream clothing. Several women in saffron, pink and brown saris stand nearby, and an attendant in white stands at left. Seated audience members in white chairs fill the foreground.2009-07-16