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A photograph of a projection screen showing a seated figure in orange robes on a throne decorated with yellow and white flowers, in front of a large backdrop with a temple gopuram tower and a glowing sun. In the foreground, silhouetted dark figures stand on a blue tarp-covered stage, one with an outstretched arm. A large face is partly visible at the top left of the projected image. The figure on the throne wears saffron/orange clothing and a dark-hued head, with garlands around the seat.

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A projected screen image photographed in a dim hall shows a seated figure on a flower-garlanded throne against a saffron and orange backdrop with a mountain, a temple gopuram tower and a sun. The seated figure wears an orange robe and marigold garlands. In the foreground, a silhouetted person holds a microphone-like object and a faint figure stands near the screen. A portrait of a smiling face appears at upper left, with Tamil text at top right. The projection is washed out by the hall lighting.2012-01-08A photograph of a projection screen showing a seated figure in orange robes on a flower-decorated throne, with a temple gopuram tower and red-orange sky behind. A large portrait of a smiling man in orange appears at the upper left. A blurred person in dark clothing stands in the foreground near the screen, and garlands drape over the foreground. The projected image shows a ceremonial stage setting.2012-01-08A stage photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver throne with a carved back, centred in front of a large backdrop of fiery orange and red projected imagery with stone carvings. The seated person wears an orange-saffron garment and a long white flower garland, hands resting on the armrests. A standing deity murti decorated with flower garlands stands at the left edge, and a small silver footstool sits before the throne on a patterned rug. A brass rail runs along the front of the stage.2017-09-28September 29 20172017-09-29Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with white and red-and-yellow marigold garlands, wearing an orange saffron robe, rudraksha-style red and green beaded mala and bangles. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in an orange cloth sprinkles liquid over a golden deity murti, with a second golden figure and a kalasha-like object beside it, creating a hazy mist of smoke or water. Behind is a large banner with a portrait and Tamil script, lit by warm lamps. Count of visible physical people is two.2012-01-08September 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on bronze deity murtis in the foreground. A hand pours water from a metal vessel over a bronze figure holding a trident-like staff, while water streams down. Behind them, a seated man sits cross-legged on a gilded throne with a red cushion, draped in flowing saffron-orange cloth, wearing a multi-coloured garland of marigolds and red flowers, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and bangles, smiling at the camera. The throne is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands. The backdrop is orange with a lit oil lamp at the upper right. Only the seated man and the hand pouring water are visible as people; the figures in the foreground are statues.2012-01-08A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam at an ashram event. A person's arm, bare and wearing a gold bangle, pours water from a silver vessel over a small brass deity murti on the left, with a brass peetha-style figure in the foreground. Seated on a gold-and-white floral-garlanded throne is a figure with long dark hair, a saffron-orange robe, and a multi-strand red, white and green flower garland; the figure gestures with one hand toward the offering. Behind them is a large orange backdrop with an enlarged portrait of a person in orange headwear. Appearance-based label: a person for the seated figure, based on long swept hair, saffron-orange ornate clothing and garlands, though the face is only partly visible and identity is uncertain.2012-01-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver throne with a silver umbrella overhead, wearing a saffron turban, a long garland of orange and white flowers and a rudraksha-style necklace, with one hand resting on the armrest. Beside him on the right, a decorated deity murti in a bright orange cloth and white flower garlands holds a veena, with a smaller garlanded murti in front. Behind the stage a large blue backdrop shows a dancing Shiva-like figure in dramatic light beams, with a glowing moon on the left. Pink and orange floral decorations frame the set.2017-09-29September 29 20172017-09-29September 29 20172017-09-29