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A seated man in a red-maroon robe sits on a silver-framed throne with a red cushion, under a tall ornate umbrella with colourful fringes and yellow-and-red panels bearing a white bird emblem. He wears a red-orange turban, a long gold-beaded necklace, and a pink-and-white flower garland. Around him, several young women and girls in orange saffron robes stand holding long wooden staffs with hands raised, while others in white dhotis and a woman in a blue sari stand nearby. The floor has a large pink and white floral kolam rangoli and striped rugs, and the open-sided pavilion has a corrugated metal roof. Statues or people-free panels show no additional figures.

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Outdoor pavilion with a red-orange metal roof where a bearded man seated on a silver-backed throne wears a red-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a large white-and-orange flower garland, with his hands resting on the armrests. Above him hangs an ornate umbrella with multicoloured fringe, and on either side stand yellow-orange canopy sign boards bearing a white bird emblem. Around him, a row of children and young adults in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand and kneel, some holding wooden sticks, while a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right. A colourful rangoli in pink, white and blue covers the ground in front of the throne, and brass oil lamps stand beside the seat on a striped mat. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with turban, garland and rudraksha mala.2018-01-14A photograph of a ceremonial reception in an open-sided pavilion with a striped canopy. A man seated on a raised red and white cushioned seat is garlanded with a white flower garland and wears a saffron-red turban, a gold necklace and a red-orange shawl; he is the central figure, with an umbrella-like canopy over him. Around him, young women and girls in orange-saffron sarees with rudraksha malas hold small drums and sticks, and men in white dhotis stand behind. In front, a large white and pink kolam rangoli decorated with a blue star pattern covers the floor, and striped mats lead toward the seat. Brass oil lamps and small kalasha-style items sit beside the seat. Yellow and orange umbrella-shaped banners with a red emblem hang along the sides.2018-01-14A seated man on a raised ornate silver-and-cream throne under a colourful canopy is honoured in an open pavilion. He wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange cloth, and multiple garlands of pink flowers and gold beads. Around him, young and adult sannyasis and devotees in saffron-orange robes stand in rows, many holding small wooden staves and bells, some with red rudraksha-style malas and gold necklaces. A decorative floor rangoli in pink, white, yellow and blue, with a central blue star, lies in front of the throne. Striped woven mats cover the floor, and colourful flag-like fans with the red-and-white emblem hang on tall poles. A small child in a grey outfit stands at the right edge.2018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14A man seated on an ornate silver throne with carved armrests, wearing a rust-red turban, a red-brown robe, a heavy gold necklace with rudraksha-style beads, a pink and white flower garland, and gold bangles. He smiles calmly. Around him, attendants in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas, and women in red, white and blue saris, stand with long fly-whisks and move through a pavilion. Two large umbrellas with red and yellow tassels and emblems of a white bird shade the throne, and a brass lamp stands beside it on a striped rug.2018-01-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red robe and red turban sits on a silver-backed throne under a multicolored canopy at an open-sided pavilion. He wears a long pink-and-white flower garland and a heavy gold necklace, and holds a hand raised in blessing. Around him, devotees in saffron-orange robes stand in rows, several holding up wooden sticks with bright tassels. A young boy in white shirt and shorts stands in the foreground, and a multicolored floral rangoli sits on the earthen floor below the throne. Brass lamps and a kalasha stand beside the seat, and saffron pennants with bird emblems hang behind. a person seated on the peetha, with attendants in saffron around him.2018-01-14A seated figure on an ornate throne sits under a decorated canopy with a red-and-yellow fringed top, flanked by tall ceremonial standards with red emblems. He wears a saffron-orange garment, a red turban-style head covering, and a heavy layered garland of white and pink flowers. Behind him stand attendants in orange robes. In front, a long line of devotees in saffron-orange robes stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a young boy in a white dhoti stands at the left holding a staff. The floor is decorated with white and coloured rangoli kolam designs, including a lotus-like motif and Tamil lettering, with a striped cloth runner leading to the throne. The scene suggests a darshan or ritual reception under an open pavilion.2018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14A photograph of an outdoor pavilion ceremony at the Tiruvannamalai Aadheenam with a striped canopy and fringed umbrella overhead. A seated man in a red-and-gold turban and red robe sits on an ornate silver throne, wearing a white flower garland and gold necklaces, while a pink and white kolam rangoli design lies on the floor before him. Standing devotees in orange and saffron robes and white dhoti with gold borders attend, one holding incense sticks. Two women in orange and green saris stand at right beside decorated yellow-and-red parasols, and a white-clad figure with rudraksha stands at left.2018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14