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A ceremonial exchange on a stage with a deep maroon curtain and a gold throne at right. An elderly man in a gold crown, red-and-gold draped shawl, and white and red flower garland stands at left, bare-chested over an orange-gold dhoti, with white sacred markings on his forehead and arm. Facing him, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a white and red garland, a lapel microphone, orange robes, beaded bracelets and gold bangles kneels with palms pressed together in namaste. Two orange-robed attendants with rudraksha malas stand at left, one holding a gold ritual implement. A gold lion-form object sits near the floor.

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A photograph of a ceremonial investiture on a stage with maroon velvet drapes and a gold throne. A seated elder in a gold crown and a red-and-gold shawl, garlanded with white and red flower necklaces and with a white forehead mark, extends his hands toward a bearded-free man kneeling before him in orange robes, with a rudraksha mala, bangles and white and red garlands, his palms pressed in anjali. A younger attendant in a white shirt stands at left holding a red garland, and a gold kalasha and gold lion-form pedestal sit in the foreground. a person is a probable identification for the kneeling figure, based on the orange robes, rudraksha mala, ornate garland and bangles, and the page's stated presence.2012-04-27Photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a stage before a maroon velvet curtain. An elderly man with a gold crown, white forehead markings and a red-and-gold shawl, garlanded with white and red flower necklaces, faces a younger bare-chested man in orange cloth with long dark hair and a headset microphone. The younger man smiles with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing layered flower garlands, rudraksha beads and a gold chain. A devotee in orange at left and a gold-ornate seat or throne at right frame the scene. Another partly visible man in orange stands behind.2012-04-27Photo of a ceremonial coronation-style moment. A bare-chested elderly priest in an orange-and-red sash and a tall gold crown holds a garland of red and white flowers and reaches toward a seated man in an orange garment with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments. The seated man, who has a dark wrap and bangles, smiles and raises a hand to his ear. Golden ornate chairs, a maroon velvet curtain and a gold kalasha-like object are behind them, with two other men in orange-saffron clothing visible. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated man, based on his long hair, saffron garments, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands, shown in a crowned-ceremony role. Floral garlands and gold seat decorations fill the scene.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27A photograph of a formal coronation-style ceremony in a hall with a gold-carved throne and a golden lion figure at lower right. An elderly man in a gold crown, orange and red shawl with gold motifs, and orange garments stands bending forward, placing a long garland of white flowers and red beads around the neck of a younger man seated on a red cushioned seat. The seated man has long dark hair swept back, a bare chest, orange cloth, red garment, gold bangles and a headset microphone, and smiles. Behind them stand a bare-chested attendant and a partly visible man, with a golden ceremonial plate held at left and garlands of marigold and rose on a gold backdrop. Photo-credit text is visible at lower right.2012-04-27Ceremonial investiture scene. An elderly priest with a shaved head, wearing a gold crown with a red and gold shawl over orange and white robes, bends forward and places a gold crown with a golden finial on the head of a man kneeling in prayer position with palms joined. The kneeling man wears an orange robe, a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and has a small microphone at his cheek. Behind them, two standing men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas watch, one with hands folded in greeting. A gold lion-shaped throne armrest and a red cushioned seat are visible at right, with a gold-framed ornate backdrop behind and a red velvet curtain. A brass tray stands near the kneeling man. The scene resembles a pontifical coronation ritual.2012-04-27On a stage with a deep burgundy velvet backdrop, a seated figure in orange robes with a bare-chested older man in a gold crown and a red-and-gold shawl stands before him. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair, a white and pink garland, rudraksha-style beads and a gold chain, and smiles as a garland-holding attendant in orange robes reaches toward him. Two other attendants in orange stand at left, one holding a garland of pink, white and green flowers. Ornate gold throne chairs with lion heads flank the stage.2012-04-27A ceremonial coronation scene at a Madurai Aadheenam event. An elderly man in an orange dhoti and a red-and-gold shawl, wearing an ornate gold crown, places a gold crown on the head of a bare-chested man kneeling before him with palms joined. The kneeling man wears a long white-and-orange shawl over an orange lower garment, with a red and white garland and beaded bracelets, and smiles. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded malas stand with hands folded or raised, a red velvet backdrop hangs, and a large gold throne with lion carvings is at right. A small logo appears at top left.2012-04-27A coronation ceremony in a hall with a deep red velvet curtain and a large gilded throne at right. An elderly priest with a bare upper body and a red-and-gold shawl, wearing a tall gold crown, drapes a floral garland with pink and white flowers around the neck of a seated man with long dark hair, who wears an orange saffron robe and gold bangles and smiles with eyes lowered. A younger attendant in an orange robe stands behind at left holding garlands, and another attendant in white stands at right, next to golden lion-shaped armrests and a gold-framed backrest.2012-04-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a formal investiture ceremony on a golden-throned dais. An elderly priest with white-streaked forehead, wearing a gold crown, white and red garland and a red-and-gold shawl over an orange dhoti, places his hand on the head of a seated man bowing with palms joined. The seated man wears an orange robe, a red-and-white flower garland, a gold crown-like headpiece, and rudraksha-style beads, and sits on a red cushioned seat beside a golden lion. Behind them, two attendants in orange robes stand with joined hands, and a silver tray holds ritual items. Gold ornamental panels and a maroon curtain frame the scene. Printed copyright text appears at the top right corner of the image.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27