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A photograph of a stage ceremony in an orange-draped hall. A seated man in saffron robes, wearing a long garland of white and red flowers, sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat. Beside him, a bald priest in deep orange robes raises a brass kalasha-style vessel toward him while another assistant in orange stands nearby. A large banner behind the stage shows printed Tamil lettering and a decorative gold-framed backdrop. A small black monitor and green floor mat sit in the foreground. The scene appears to be a coronation or investiture ritual.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A seated man in orange-red robes and a rudraksha-like garland of flowers sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, while a bald priest in saffron-orange robes stands before him, bowing and holding a brass plate or offering tray. Green and white floral garlands hang from the seated man's neck and from the stage. Behind them is a large printed banner with Tamil script and a faded portrait. The stage has a dark podium with a microphone at lower left. Two people are visible in the scene.2012-05-05May 05 20122012-05-05 +1 copiesMay 05 20122012-05-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a formal coronation ceremony on a raised stage. A senior saffron-robed priest with a shaved head stands at center, holding a ceremonial object, while a younger saffron-clad attendant stands beside him. A seated figure in a red and gold ornate garment and a tall gold crown receives the ceremony on a decorated seat. Two standing attendants in saffron and orange clothing flank the stage. Behind them hangs a banner with a yellow Om symbol and a decorated backdrop with floral garlands. The scene appears to be an investiture or abhishekam-style ritual.2012-05-05A coronation ceremony on a raised golden throne platform. A seated man in a golden crown, orange cloth and red-and-white garlands sits with palms pressed together. Standing before him, a priest in orange robes and a tall ornate golden crown places a flower garland on him. Two large brass lamps and gold ritual objects flank the dais. Behind them a banner shows a smiling man in orange and Tamil script. Green stage floor.2012-05-05A video still of a ceremonial coronation on a decorated stage with a red and gold backdrop. A man in saffron robes stands at left and a woman in an orange sari and a figure with long hair in a red and gold ceremonial garment sit centre. Text in Tamil and English appears on the stage backdrop. Three people are visible, with a second seated figure on a red throne decorated with gold, and a figure in a crown and ornate red garment.2012-05-05A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions sits with palms pressed together in a namaste, wearing a red-orange dhoti, a crown on his head and a long garland of red and white flowers around his neck. Behind him stands a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a shaved head, bending toward the seated man as if performing a crowning or anointing rite. A large banner behind them shows a painted portrait of a man in a white turban and Tamil script. Gold-and-red ritual setting with a white ceiling. A throne ceremony, with the seated man's appearance not clearly matching the presentation cues, so identity is uncertain.2012-05-05May 05 20122012-05-05May 05 20122012-05-05Photo 11730884 +1 copiesMay 05 20122012-05-05A photograph of a ceremonial coronation on a stage. A saffron-robed priest with a shaved head and a red-and-white garland stands at left, extending a long white garland toward a seated figure at right. The seated figure has hands pressed together in namaskar, wears a gold crown and a red-and-white garland, and sits before an ornate gold throne-like seat with a gold arch. Behind them is a large backdrop printed with a portrait of a smiling bearded man in saffron, with Tamil lettering. The scene appears to be a formal investiture or peetha ceremony. Two people are visible.2012-05-05