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A photograph of a ceremonial stage set for the Karthikai Deepam celebration at Tiruvannamalai. A seated figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back, wearing an orange robe, an orange turban, red rudraksha malas and a garland of marigolds, raising one hand in blessing. Tall brass oil lamps with burning flames stand on both sides, and a painted forest backdrop frames the stage. In front, a golden low platform holds fruit, silver-leaf plates and a flower arrangement. At right, a bald priest in an orange-brown garment and white forehead markings holds a lit lamp. a person's cues here are the orange turban, rudraksha malas and orange robe; the figure is seated on a throne and surrounded by offerings.

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November 27 20122012-11-27November 27 20122012-11-27A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a golden throne on the left, carved with a cobra hood and lion figures and draped with leopard-print and tiger-striped cloth. A figure in a rust-orange and red robe, with a red turban, gold necklace and hands folded in prayer, sits on the throne in front of a microphone stand. On the right, a deity murti or image is adorned with red, yellow and white garlands and a golden crown beneath a multicoloured canopy. A man in an orange robe stands at right holding a lit lamp beside the murti, with brass oil lamps flanking the altar. The painted jungle backdrop shows a river, lotus flowers and figures in white dhotis. Robe colours and garlands are the main visual details. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne with hands folded in greeting, wearing rust-orange and red robes, a red turban and a gold necklace.2016-02-21 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rust-red turban sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion and animal motifs, with a microphone stand in front. Beside him stands a golden deity murti garlanded with yellow, red and orange flowers, holding a trident-like staff, with a multicoloured fringed canopy above. Two tall brass oil lamps flank the murti, and a painted jungle backdrop shows devotees with folded hands. A rudraksha-style mala and gold pendant hang on the seated figure's chest.2016-02-21 +1 copiesJanuary 06 20132013-01-06November 27 20122012-11-27Stage event in a temple-style hall. A man in an ornate gold throne with a golden cobra-hood backrest sits cross-legged on a leopard-print cushion, wearing an orange-red turban, saffron robes, a gold ceremonial necklace and a mala, with palms pressed together and a microphone stand before him. To the right, a priest in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp beside a gold deity murti of a bull-mounted form decorated with a red, yellow and white flower garland and a gold crown, under a multicoloured canopy. A devotee in white dhoti stands with folded hands at the back, in front of a painted jungle backdrop with figures.2016-02-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a single person seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and cushion, on a gold footstool over a red patterned rug. The seated person wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robes, and a long rudraksha mala, with hands folded in the lap. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of a temple gateway among large banyan-like trees. Flanking the throne are brass oil lamps with rooster-topped finials, and a garlanded deity murti stands at the left with orange and multicoloured flower garlands. Appearance-based cues are a saffron turban, robes and a rudraksha mala, but the page does not state that a person is present, so the identity is uncertain.2011-10-10February 21 20162016-02-21October 9th 2015A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) on a raised stage with a plain pale wall and a large backdrop image of a temple. The figure wears orange robes and a red head covering, and sits behind a microphone stand. A gold-toned ritual stand with red flower offerings sits on a patterned rug in front. Brass oil lamps (lamps) stand at either side of the stage, and the throne is decorated with garlands of white and multicoloured flowers. A small white tower fan stands at the left edge of the room.2011-08-19A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne draped with white and yellow garlands with red accents. Golden oil lamps with decorative finials flank the throne under a red and gold canopy. Behind is a painted tree backdrop and a shrine with a deity murti in red and gold, with a potted plant at left. The figure wears a rudraksha mala and a white garland. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a saffron turban, saffron robes, rudraksha beads and a garland, consistent with the page's identification.2012-11-27