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A seated man on an ornate silver throne (peetha) with a silver canopy overhead, covered in red and purple flower garlands and draped in a red-and-saffron cloth. He wears a rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace, and a red robe with a green-and-yellow shawl, holds a silver staff and sits with eyes closed. Beside him stands a golden statue of a female deity with hands folded, and a silver oil lamp and fan are nearby. Behind is a backdrop of a towering red-lit gopuram temple tower against a starry sky. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne as the central figure, with the appearance cues of rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace, saffron-red clothing and a crown-like headdress.

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A man seated on an ornate silver throne with a silver canopy overhead, draped in red and multicoloured garlands of flowers. He wears a saffron cloth on his head, a gold necklace, a beaded mala, bangles and a red garment, holding a long silver staff across his lap, with a leopard-print cushion beneath him. To the right stands a golden statue of a female deity with hands joined. Behind the stage a backdrop shows an illuminated temple tower in red and green lights, and a silver lamp stand is placed nearby. The setting is a ceremonial puja hall during the Meenakshi Pattabhishekam festivities.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA man sits on an ornate silver throne (peetha) draped with a garland of marigolds, roses and chrysanthemums in red, yellow, purple and white. He wears a red dhoti, a gold-and-red bead necklace with a rudraksha-style mala, bangles, and an orange-yellow headdress with a green plume, and holds a long silver staff (sceptre). A bronze-coloured deity murti stands at the right edge beside a brass kalasha-style vessel and a brass lamp stand. Behind the throne a backdrop shows a red-lit temple gopuram against a starry sky, with red curtains above. A pedestal of white fabric and flowers is visible below, and a brass railing runs along the front. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure with long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces, a crown-like headdress and a rudraksha mala is seated on the throne as the honoured figure of the event.2018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA seated man in a dark red robe sits on an ornate silver throne decorated with a red, white and purple flower garland and a silver canopy. He wears a gold necklace and a green cloth draped over his head, holding a silver staff. Beside the throne stands a golden female figure with hands in anjali mudra. In the foreground, a shaven-headed attendant in an orange-brown cloth sits with his back to the camera, facing the throne. Behind them a backdrop shows a glowing illuminated temple gopuram at night. The setting appears to be a stage or hall with a brass railing and red floral offerings on the floor.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate silver throne decorated with garlands of purple, yellow and white flowers and a red-and-white floral backrest is the central figure. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, a red dhoti, leopard-print cushions, and a white and yellow headpiece, and holds a silver staff. Behind him a backdrop shows a glowing red gopuram temple tower under a starry sky. To the right stands a golden standing figure of a goddess with hands in anjali, and in the foreground are silver lamps and a brass railing with red flower petals on the floor. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, shown with long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha mala cues. Whole scene is a photograph of a temple-style ceremony.2018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copies