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A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold canopy raises a green leafy sprig in his right hand. He wears a rust-red saffron-toned robe draped over one shoulder, a white-and-gold beaded garland, a large ornate gold pendant, gold bangles and an armband, and he has long hair swept back. Beside the throne, a man in a bare upper body and white dhoti with a green-and-gold border holds a white woven basket and points toward the throne, wearing a gold necklace. At left, another man in a white dhoti with a purple head-cloth holds a brass pot filled with flowers, and a gold trident stands upright near the throne. The background is a dark stage with a large screen showing a colourful circular pattern. Text on the image reads Paramashivam

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Photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a gold-carved throne topped by a hooded cobra canopy, flanked by lion-form armrests. A man seated on the throne wears a rust-red robe, a long white-and-gold garland and beaded bracelets, holding a green leaf sprig aloft while his bare foot rests on a red cushion. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with a green-and-gold waist cloth leans in holding a white woven basket. At left, another attendant in white dhoti and a patterned headcloth holds a flower-filled brass vessel, and a golden trident stands behind them. Red carpet, stage lighting and a screen with imagery frame the scene.2017-04-03April 03 20172017-04-03A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A seated man in a rust-red shawl and dhoti, wearing a long gold-beaded necklace, bangles and a vibhuti mark on his forehead, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a long dark hair swept back, a beard, and a dark shawl, while holding a green leaf above a white woven basket. Standing to his left, a shirtless man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a gold chain bends forward to offer the basket. A tall gold trident stands beside the throne, and a large screen behind shows blurred images. The seated man has distinctive long hair, ornate gold jewellery and a saffron-toned shawl, so this is a person in the ceremony; the priest-like attendant is a devotee.2017-04-03April 03 20172017-04-03A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A bearded man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with a large flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved cobra-hood backrest and lion-shaped arms, upholstered in red cushions. He holds up a fresh green leaf. In front of him a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti and green waist sash offers a woven basket. Behind them stands a man with a shaved head in a white dhoti, carrying a trident-topped staff and a brass pot with flowers, and another attendant in white with a purple head cloth and garland. A large screen and colourful ceiling discs decorate the backdrop.2017-04-03December 12 20162016-12-12Photo of a ceremony on a stage. A bare-chested priest in a white and purple-striped dhoti with a saffron shawl and gold necklace stands at left, holding a brass bowl and offering it toward a seated man. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wears a rust-red robe, a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha-style pendant, gold armbands and a long dark braid, with white tripundra marks on his forehead. A tall gold trishula (trident) stands beside the priest. A large dark screen with red and white imagery forms the backdrop. Visible text reads 'Sri Nithya... Paramashi...' and ''2017-04-03A seated man in saffron-red robes and a matching red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, carved lion figures at the armrests, and a gold emblem above. A long black braid hangs over his shoulder and he wears heavy gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead mala. He is smiling, with a microphone stand and a digital mixer in front of him. To the left, a man bare-chested in a white dhoti with a blue border and a lavender shawl bends forward to offer a tray of flowers and fruit. A gold trident stands at the left edge and a stage backdrop with arches frames the scene.2017-05-10April 03 20172017-04-03A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a green and maroon border leans forward, holding a white woven basket with green leaves and offerings. Seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat is a bearded man with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, wearing a maroon-brown robe; he reaches out to receive the basket. A gold trident stands beside the throne, and large screens behind the stage show blurred figures in motion.2017-04-03A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and a red-cushioned footstool, wearing a dark red turban, a rust-orange saffron-toned dhoti-style garment draped over his shoulder, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, with bare feet. His arm is extended toward a standing trident-bearing setting; a golden trident stands behind the throne. To his left, a shirtless attendant in a white dhoti with a green border and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a brown-and-gold shawl bend and attend him, one washing or touching his feet over a brass vessel. A large painted temple-pillar backdrop with gold and blue tones fills the stage behind. A white air-conditioning unit stands at the right edge.2017-05-10April 03 20172017-04-03