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A coronation-style ceremony on a raised stage with a gilded throne carved with a lion figure. A man seated on the throne wears saffron robes, a garland of red and white flowers, a pointed gold crown and rudraksha beads, holding a gold vessel while a standing elder in a gold mitre-style crown, dark-red-and-saffron robes and a long gold-tasselled garland stands before him holding a silver staff. Two attendants in saffron clothing hold staffs; one stands behind in white dhoti and rudraksha mala. A goddess murti adorned with garlands and flowers sits to the left against a gilded backdrop, and a deep red curtain hangs behind the group.

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April 27 20122012-04-27A ceremonial coronation scene in a temple-like hall. A seated man in orange and saffron robes, wearing a gold crown, a red-and-white flower garland and a thin microphone on his face, sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold lion armrest and a red cushion, holding a silver staff and extending his hand. Standing before him, an elderly priest in a gold crown, orange shawl and long white-and-orange garland holds a silver staff and a white ritual cloth. Behind them, a bald priest with white tilak marks, a man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala and gold armlets holding a gold kalasha, and an attendant in orange stand near a dark maroon curtain. To the left, decorated deity murti are garlanded with red and white flowers. Several people are visible.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27A ceremonial scene at a golden throne platform. A seated man with long dark hair, a gold crown, a rudraksha mala and a large garland of red and white flowers wears saffron robes and smiles while raising his hand. Beside him stands an older man in a gold crown, red-and-white flower garland and orange-and-gold shawl, holding a tall silver staff. Another saffron-robed attendant holds a matching staff, and a bare-chested man in white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala. A gold lion-headed throne armrest and velvet cushions surround the group, with a garlanded gold-framed backdrop behind.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27Photo of a coronation-style ceremony on a stage with a gold throne and gold lion-head armrests. A seated man in saffron clothing, a golden crown, a long flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, with palms pressed together, receives an anointing from an older man wearing a tall gold crown, a white-and-red garland, a saffron-and-gold shawl, and a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Standing to the left, a man in orange robes holds a silver tray. Another attendant in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands behind the throne. Behind them hang a deep maroon velvet curtain and gold ornamental carvings, with garlands of marigold and roses decorating the throne backdrop.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27