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Outdoor 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.

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January 14 20182018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14 +3 copiesJanuary 14 20182018-01-14Outdoor 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.2018-01-14A photograph of an outdoor pavilion with a red-and-white corrugated roof where a seated man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on a red-cushioned throne under a colourful canopy with decorative fan-shaped panels. Around him, many people in saffron and orange robes sit on striped mats, some barefoot, and a woman in an orange sari walks past. Colourful floor rangoli designs in pink, green and blue decorate the sand, and on the right, rows of young girls in blue and white sit before leaf plates of food. a person is seated on the throne, identifiable by his long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace; the scene reflects a seated sannyasi gathering with devotees.2018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14Outdoor Pongal celebration under a corrugated roof with palm trees behind. A seated figure on a gold ornate throne at left, wearing a red and gold garment, with an orange-draped table and small oil lamps beside them. Several women in orange saris walk in a line carrying clay pots, with a row of men in white dhotis and orange shawls. At right, a woman in an orange sari tends a fire pit near sugarcane stalks and a pot. A colourful floor rangoli with orange and purple petals lies in the foreground, and striped parasols and bunting hang overhead.2016-01-15A 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 under a metal-framed roof where a seated man on a raised throne with a canopy of striped and tasselled fabric receives devotees. He wears a red-brown robe, a heavy beaded necklace and a crown-like headdress, with a white shawl draped over him and a white garland. Around him stand rows of people in saffron-orange robes with hands folded in anjali, some holding small items, and a young boy in white dhoti with bare chest at left. Ornate orange and red umbrellas with embroidered designs flank the throne. On the sandy floor are white and coloured kolam rangoli designs, including a large pot motif and Tamil-script lettering, with striped mats leading toward the throne.2018-01-14 +1 copiesJanuary 14 20182018-01-14