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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne under a canopy with yellow and orange tasseled hangings. He wears a rust-red dhoti, a gold necklace, and a white flower garland, and rests one hand near his face. Around him, devotees in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sit on colourful striped mats, many with banana-leaf plates of food before them. A woman in a purple blouse and a woman in a pink sari sit at the right, and a kolam floral design is drawn on the floor at the lower left. a person: the seated man wears a gold ceremonial necklace, garland, and rudraksha-style beads, with appearance cues consistent with the page. Several people stand in the background, and a silver stand holds a book on a small table.

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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a canopy in an open-air hall. A man seated on an ornate silver and red throne-chair wears a red-brown dhoti, a gold-embellished garment, and a garland of white flowers; he holds a microphone. Two decorated yellow-and-orange umbrellas with peacock-like motifs flank the throne. Around him, devotees sit on colourful woven mats: several women in orange and saffron saris and a man in orange garments with rudraksha malas, some holding green leaves. A woman in a blue-and-gold outfit sits near a small table with a silver vessel. Large brass vessels and pots sit on the floor, and portable fans stand among the crowd. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse session.2018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14A photograph of an outdoor pavilion with a red-and-white corrugated roof where a seated man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on a red-cushioned throne under a colourful canopy with decorative fan-shaped panels. Around him, many people in saffron and orange robes sit on striped mats, some barefoot, and a woman in an orange sari walks past. Colourful floor rangoli designs in pink, green and blue decorate the sand, and on the right, rows of young girls in blue and white sit before leaf plates of food. a person is seated on the throne, identifiable by his long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace; the scene reflects a seated sannyasi gathering with devotees.2018-01-14Outdoor ceremony under a open-sided canopy hung with red and orange lanterns, fabric streamers and ornate umbrellas. A bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rudraksha-style mala, a ceremonial gold necklace, a red shawl and a marigold-and-white garland, with raised hands in greeting. Around him stand men and women in saffron and orange robes and shawls, and a man in white dhoti. On the right, women in red, orange and blue saris and robes kneel and stand with folded hands before brass oil lamps, marigold garlands and floral offerings laid on a colourful mat. A brass trident stands beside the throne, and a drummer in orange is at the left edge. A carved, painted fire pit with white markings sits in the foreground. Approximately 40 people are visible.2016-08-12A seated congregation on red mats under a tent with gold-and-red draped decor. Around him, devotees sit cross-legged holding brass plates of flowers, fruit and oil lamps, many women in orange, purple and blue saris, and men in white dhotis and kurtas. A woman in orange near the foreground holds a plate, and an older bald man in white and saffron sits at lower right. Roughly a few dozen people are visible.2017-12-15January 14 20182018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14January 15 20162016-01-15February 03 20172017-02-03January 14 20182018-01-14Outdoor pavilion under a corrugated roof during a Pongal-period gathering at the Tiruvannamalai Adheenam. A central figure sits on an ornate silver throne with a red and gold cushion, wearing a deep red-brown robe, a gold necklace, layered beaded malas and a fresh garland, and a red-and-gold turban. A large multicoloured canopy with fringe stands above him, with two smaller canopies with red and yellow designs on either side. Around him, several people in saffron-orange robes stand or kneel; a woman in orange with a long braid holds a ceremonial item. A decorated kolam floor design with pink and yellow patterns lies in front, and a tall silver lamp stands beside the throne. Trees and a red structure are visible beyond the pavilion.2018-01-14A bearded man in a maroon-brown robe sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing a long marigold and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and a large gold pendant, with white tripundra marks on his forehead. A woman in a dark maroon sari with a long braid stands at the left side of the throne, touching its back. Behind him, a crowd of people in saffron-orange robes stands under decorated umbrellas in orange, blue and fringed tassel styles, with colourful woven mats on the ground. a person: the seated man wears maroon robes, a rudraksha mala and gold pendant on an ornate throne, with a floral garland. The scene appears to be an outdoor ceremony under canopies.2017-01-14