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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.

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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.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.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in white and red garlands and wearing an orange saffron robe, gold bangles and a long rudraksha-style necklace, with long swept-back hair, hands resting on his knees. In the foreground two bronze deity murtis stand on the stage, one holding a trident-like staff and bow, the other in a dark dress. A large backdrop shows a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban with a red bindi, and a lit oil lamp is visible at upper right. Several red apples sit on a side table. Wording at top appears in part on the backdrop. Swamiji (probable) appears seated in the throne, with saffron cues including long hair, orange robe and rudraksha-style mala.2012-01-08Photograph 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.2012-01-08A 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 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.2017-09-28January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of a stage ritual. On the left, a bare-chested priest in orange cloth lifts a silver vessel while a second priest in white dhoti and gold beaded necklace holds up a silver tray. Two bronze deity murti stand in the foreground. Behind them a large backdrop shows a smiling man in a saffron turban, with a red fruit offering on a white pedestal. On the right, a seated figure with long hair, red and white flower garlands, and an orange garment presses his palms together in namaste on an ornate gold throne. Orange drapery hangs above the stage.2012-01-08A photograph of a ritual scene at an ashram hall. In the foreground two bronze deity murtis stand, one holding a trident-like staff and one holding a flame-like object. On the left a bare-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl holds a brass plate and gestures toward the murtis. Behind them a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban, with the Tamil word for meditation visible on the banner. A seated figure in orange robes, with a long garland of flowers and a red and white floral arrangement, sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, and a tray of fruit sits on a pedestal. a person is not visually confirmed here, so this figure is described by role only as a seated person on a throne.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08