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A seated man on a raised ornate silver-and-cream throne under a colourful canopy is honoured in an open pavilion. He wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange cloth, and multiple garlands of pink flowers and gold beads. Around him, young and adult sannyasis and devotees in saffron-orange robes stand in rows, many holding small wooden staves and bells, some with red rudraksha-style malas and gold necklaces. A decorative floor rangoli in pink, white, yellow and blue, with a central blue star, lies in front of the throne. Striped woven mats cover the floor, and colourful flag-like fans with the red-and-white emblem hang on tall poles. A small child in a grey outfit stands at the right edge.

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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a canopy with saffron and red decorated umbrellas. A seated central figure wears a red-brown garment, a crown-like white headpiece and a long gold and red garland, with a sacred ash-marked forehead, seated on a striped mat in front of a large kalasha-style setup and brass lamps. Around him, many people in orange and saffron robes, some holding wooden sticks, stand and kneel on striped rugs, while others in white and orange clothing gather at the edges. A colourful kolam rangoli with pink lotus and blue and yellow patterns covers the ground in the foreground. Children in orange robes with rudraksha malas stand at the left edge, and devotees in white and saris look on at right.2018-01-14Outdoor pavilion with a red-orange metal roof where a bearded man seated on a silver-backed throne wears a red-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a large white-and-orange flower garland, with his hands resting on the armrests. Above him hangs an ornate umbrella with multicoloured fringe, and on either side stand yellow-orange canopy sign boards bearing a white bird emblem. Around him, a row of children and young adults in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand and kneel, some holding wooden sticks, while a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right. A colourful rangoli in pink, white and blue covers the ground in front of the throne, and brass oil lamps stand beside the seat on a striped mat. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with turban, garland and rudraksha mala.2018-01-14A photograph of a ceremonial reception in an open-sided pavilion with a striped canopy. A man seated on a raised red and white cushioned seat is garlanded with a white flower garland and wears a saffron-red turban, a gold necklace and a red-orange shawl; he is the central figure, with an umbrella-like canopy over him. Around him, young women and girls in orange-saffron sarees with rudraksha malas hold small drums and sticks, and men in white dhotis stand behind. In front, a large white and pink kolam rangoli decorated with a blue star pattern covers the floor, and striped mats lead toward the seat. Brass oil lamps and small kalasha-style items sit beside the seat. Yellow and orange umbrella-shaped banners with a red emblem hang along the sides.2018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14A photograph of an open-sided pavilion with a striped rug runner and a large floor rangoli of pink, blue and white floral patterns on the ground. Along the left, many people in saffron-orange robes and some in white stand in lines, several holding ritual items, some with rudraksha-style beads and marigold garlands. At the right, a seated man in orange-red robes and an orange turban, wearing a pink and white flower garland and a long rudraksha-style necklace, sits on a silver-framed seat beside a tall silver staff. Behind him are white air-conditioning units and a row of seated and standing devotees. Several people in orange appear to be sannyasis or devotees. Ceremonial tent drapes and a rangoli-decorated area suggest a festive gathering.2018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14Outdoor pavilion scene with a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne at the right, wearing a rust-red turban, a long pink and white flower garland, a rust-brown dhoti and bare arms, with long dark hair and a jewelled ornament. A striped multicoloured mat covers the floor where many people in orange and saffron robes and rudraksha malas walk and stand in procession-like formation, some holding wooden sticks; men in white and women in blue also stand around. A rangoli with pink and multicoloured geometric motifs lies on the left. A canopy with red, yellow and multicoloured tassels and a kalasha-topped pole stands at right, with a white harmonium-style instrument nearby and photographers at the back.2018-01-14 +2 copiesOutdoor 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.2018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14A large open pavilion with striped floor mats and a floral kolam rangoli in pink, white and blue at lower left. On the right, a seated man in a crown-like maroon turban, long dark hair, bare upper body with a red-brown shawl draped over his lap, and a pink and white garland sits on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion under a fringed canopy with orange and blue panels. A copper kalasha stands beside him. Around the floor, numerous people in orange and saffron robes and white garments move about, some holding tall decorated items, and a man with a camera on a tripod stands at left.2018-01-14Outdoor pavilion under a corrugated metal roof during a ceremonial gathering. A seated man in deep red-maroon robes, wearing a tall crown-like headdress and a large floral garland, sits on a raised throne-like seat under an ornate fringed canopy. Around him, many people in saffron-orange robes stand with hands folded in anjali. Several white-clad men stand at left, and a child in orange sits near the seat. Colourful kolam or rangoli designs and written chalk-like inscriptions decorate the earthen floor, with a brass lamp stand and kalasha-style vessels nearby. Banners with red and white emblems hang at the sides. The scene suggests a welcome or darshan ritual.2018-01-14A man seated on an ornate silver throne with carved armrests, wearing a rust-red turban, a red-brown robe, a heavy gold necklace with rudraksha-style beads, a pink and white flower garland, and gold bangles. He smiles calmly. Around him, attendants in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas, and women in red, white and blue saris, stand with long fly-whisks and move through a pavilion. Two large umbrellas with red and yellow tassels and emblems of a white bird shade the throne, and a brass lamp stands beside it on a striped rug.2018-01-14 +1 copies