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A figure seated on an ornate gilded throne with a deep red cushioned back, shown in a photograph of what appears to be a statue or lifelike figure rather than a living person. The figure wears a red-maroon robe, a red and orange turban with a tilak mark on the forehead, a layered beaded collar with pendant ornaments, and a garland of white jasmine and red-yellow flowers draped from both shoulders to the lap. The right hand is raised in blessing, and the left hand rests on the armrest. Behind the throne are red and gold ceremonial parasols with blue floral embroidery, and the backdrop shows a mountain landscape. The photo carries a timestamp of Feb 1, 2022 6:54:54 AM and location text reading Girivalam Road, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

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A photograph of a seated statue, not a living person, on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, placed in a shrine room. The figure wears a rust-red saffron-toned robe, a red-and-orange turban, a dense rudraksha mala across the chest, and gold necklaces, with the right hand raised in blessing. White and red-yellow flower garlands drape the statue and throne. Gold-framed red and orange umbrellas with blue bird emblems flank the throne. In front stands a smaller golden statue of a figure with a black cap and garland, beside a gold oil lamp on each side. At lower left a framed photograph of a smiling woman sits within a gold-and-black garland. Timestamp overlay reads Feb 1, 2022 6:55:03 AM, Girivalam Road, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. Canopy and background show a painted landscape with temple architecture.2022-02-01A large gilded throne holds a seated statue in reddish-brown robes with a red turban, its right hand raised in blessing and a bead-and-jewel chest piece. The figure wears layered garlands of white jasmine and red-yellow flowers. In front, a smaller golden deity murti stands in an arched shrine, also garlanded, with an oil lamp on each side. Offerings of fruit, flowers and bowls lie on a green leaf. Red and gold canopy umbrellas with floral and bird motifs flank the throne, and a framed photograph of a smiling woman sits to the left. A timestamp reads Feb 1, 2022 6:55:24 AM, Girivalam Road, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.2022-02-01Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, shown as a statue. The figure wears a red turban, red robes, a jewelled breastplate and a red sash, with a white and red garland draped over the shoulders and a raised right hand in blessing. Two red and gold ceremonial parasols with bird emblems flank the throne. In front, a small gold deity murti sits on a pedestal with offerings on a banana leaf, steel bowls, oil lamps and a framed photo of a smiling woman on a gold stand. Background is a painted mountain temple scene. Timestamp and Girivalam Road, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu are overlaid. Statue only, no physical people present.2022-02-01February 01 20222022-02-01February 14 20222022-02-14A gilded statue of a seated sannyasi-style figure with a maroon turban adorned with a yellow flower, a red tilak on the forehead, and a maroon robe with gold border. The figure raises one golden hand in abhaya mudra and wears layered garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves, along with beaded necklaces. It sits before an ornate gold arched throne backdrop with carved scrollwork and lion-like supports. A woman in a purple sari is visible at the left edge in the background. The timestamp reads Sunday 11 January, 2026 11:07:33 with #Kailasa Madurai #BF_Full. Statue depiction; identity not established from appearance.2026-04-08A seated figure on an ornate silver-gilt throne with a crimson cushioned back, shown in a live darshan photo timestamped 16 Feb 2022. The figure wears a maroon garment, a heavy silver-toned embroidered chest piece with gem studs, layered jewelled necklaces, and long garlands of white flowers with yellow, purple and red blooms. One hand is raised in blessing and the other rests on the throne arm. Behind the throne are gold-coloured decorative fabric panels. The figure appears to be a deity murti or statue rather than a living person, and the scene is a temple darshan setting with no visible devotees.2022-02-16A golden statue of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a maroon scalloped-fabric backdrop. The statue wears an orange-and-red turban with a flower-and-jewel ornament, a maroon robe with orange border, layered white and jewelled necklaces, and a white-and-orange garland with a red hibiscus. Its right palm is raised in blessing. A gold trident stands at the left and a gold incense urn at the far left; a white flower lies at the base of the pedestal. A timestamp reads 27-Feb-2024 11:36:24 am, Salem. The statue is not a living person and is a depiction of a seated sage or swami figure.2024-02-27December 19 20212021-12-19A golden statue seated in a meditative posture with the right hand raised in blessing, wearing a maroon turban with a silver ornament, gold necklaces and maroon dhoti-style cloth. The statue is decorated with garlands of marigold, white jasmine, green leaves and pink flowers, and sits on a gilded throne with a gold canopy. Oil lamps stand on either side, and pink and green fairy lights hang in the background. A small brass bowl with offerings sits at the base, and flower petals are scattered on the platform. No physical people are visible, so this is a depiction in a statue.2024-07-21A large golden statue, a murti or sculpted figure, seated on an ornate gilded throne with a richly carved halo-like backdrop. The figure wears a maroon and gold turban adorned with jewelled brooches and pearl strands, a maroon robe with silver-embroidered panels, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and a rudraksha-style brown garland. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra, blessing gesture. Fresh garlands of white jasmine, pink and red flowers, and green leaves drape over the shoulders and arms. The statue is shown in a temple-like setting. A timestamp in the corner reads 12-Apr-2024 8:07:57 pm, with Tamil text below it. Not a living person.2024-04-12A golden statue of a seated figure in a brown turban with a jeweled brooch, wearing a brown robe with gold border, a black embroidered vest with gold motifs, a multi-strand gold necklace, and a pink flower garland with green leaves. The statue's right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and its left arm rests on a golden armrest. It sits before an ornate gold arched backdrop and gold lion-shaped side supports, with white fairy lights outlining the arch. A date stamp reads 15 February 2026 at 8:04 pm in the lower corner.