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Photo of a ceremonial stage event with a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-cushioned throne (peetha) under a silver umbrella, garlanded with multicoloured flowers in purple, white and yellow. The seated figure wears a gold crown, a red-saffron cloth, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, with hands resting behind the head. To the left a priest in orange-red robes raises one hand. On the right a golden deity murti of a goddess stands before a backdrop of a red-lit temple tower under a starry sky. Oil lamps, a silver kalasha-style vessel and devotees in white and orange attend the scene.

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A man seated on an ornate silver throne with a silver canopy overhead, draped in red and multicoloured garlands of flowers. He wears a saffron cloth on his head, a gold necklace, a beaded mala, bangles and a red garment, holding a long silver staff across his lap, with a leopard-print cushion beneath him. To the right stands a golden statue of a female deity with hands joined. Behind the stage a backdrop shows an illuminated temple tower in red and green lights, and a silver lamp stand is placed nearby. The setting is a ceremonial puja hall during the Meenakshi Pattabhishekam festivities.2018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA man sits on an ornate silver throne (peetha) draped with a garland of marigolds, roses and chrysanthemums in red, yellow, purple and white. He wears a red dhoti, a gold-and-red bead necklace with a rudraksha-style mala, bangles, and an orange-yellow headdress with a green plume, and holds a long silver staff (sceptre). A bronze-coloured deity murti stands at the right edge beside a brass kalasha-style vessel and a brass lamp stand. Behind the throne a backdrop shows a red-lit temple gopuram against a starry sky, with red curtains above. A pedestal of white fabric and flowers is visible below, and a brass railing runs along the front. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure with long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces, a crown-like headdress and a rudraksha mala is seated on the throne as the honoured figure of the event.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA seated man in a dark red robe sits on an ornate silver throne decorated with a red, white and purple flower garland and a silver canopy. He wears a gold necklace and a green cloth draped over his head, holding a silver staff. Beside the throne stands a golden female figure with hands in anjali mudra. In the foreground, a shaven-headed attendant in an orange-brown cloth sits with his back to the camera, facing the throne. Behind them a backdrop shows a glowing illuminated temple gopuram at night. The setting appears to be a stage or hall with a brass railing and red floral offerings on the floor.2018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25A seated man in a silver ornate throne with flower garlands in purple, yellow, red and white, wearing red-brown silk, a gold crown with a green pendant, layered gold necklaces and bangles, sits with eyes closed under a silver parasol. Behind the throne, a backdrop shows an illuminated temple tower against a night sky. Two attendants in saffron and orange dress stand nearby, one holding a silver staff and another at right in a dark orange turban with a microphone, while a sage-like assistant with a bare torso and rudraksha beads kneels in offering. Red curtains hang above. Visible as a ceremonial pattabhishekam coronation scene in a hall.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate silver throne with a canopy, garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands of red, yellow, purple and white. He wears red robes, a gold crown, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and holds a silver staff. To the right, a kneeling priest in an orange-brown shawl and turban, bare-chested, faces him and holds an object. Behind them a golden deity murti stands beside a backdrop of a lit temple gopuram at night. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, shown with crown, rudraksha mala and flower garlands.2018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate silver throne with a canopy above and red-and-gold cushions, wearing a red-orange dhoti with gold ornaments, a long garland of red, purple and yellow flowers, a gold necklace and a leopard-print cushion. He holds a silver staff and smiles. Behind him is a backdrop of a glowing illuminated temple gopuram at night with stars. To the right, a man in an orange turban and saffron-orange garment, bare-chested with rudraksha beads, speaks into a microphone beside a pedestal fan. a person: the seated man on the throne shows the throne-and-garland presentation with ornate gold ornaments, and the page names a person.2018-04-25 +1 copies