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A photograph of a projection screen showing a seated figure in orange robes on a flower-decorated throne, with a temple gopuram tower and red-orange sky behind. A large portrait of a smiling man in orange appears at the upper left. A blurred person in dark clothing stands in the foreground near the screen, and garlands drape over the foreground. The projected image shows a ceremonial stage setting.

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A projected screen image photographed in a dim hall shows a seated figure on a flower-garlanded throne against a saffron and orange backdrop with a mountain, a temple gopuram tower and a sun. The seated figure wears an orange robe and marigold garlands. In the foreground, a silhouetted person holds a microphone-like object and a faint figure stands near the screen. A portrait of a smiling face appears at upper left, with Tamil text at top right. The projection is washed out by the hall lighting.2012-01-08A photograph of a projection screen showing a seated figure in orange robes on a throne decorated with yellow and white flowers, in front of a large backdrop with a temple gopuram tower and a glowing sun. In the foreground, silhouetted dark figures stand on a blue tarp-covered stage, one with an outstretched arm. A large face is partly visible at the top left of the projected image. The figure on the throne wears saffron/orange clothing and a dark-hued head, with garlands around the seat.2012-01-08September 29 20172017-09-29A stage photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver throne with a carved back, centred in front of a large backdrop of fiery orange and red projected imagery with stone carvings. The seated person wears an orange-saffron garment and a long white flower garland, hands resting on the armrests. A standing deity murti decorated with flower garlands stands at the left edge, and a small silver footstool sits before the throne on a patterned rug. A brass rail runs along the front of the stage.2017-09-28A figure in orange-saffron robes with long orange-gold hair and a crown sits on an ornate silver throne on a stage, holding a long staff, wearing a layered orange and gold ceremonial necklace and a rudraksha-style mala with flower garlands. Behind him is a large backdrop of a towering temple gopuram against a starry night sky with mountains. To the right, a deity murti is decorated with a heavy garland of white and pink flowers and draped with green fabric, while a small deity figure in a red-and-gold niche stands beside it. A silver canopy hangs above the throne. The scene suggests a Navaratri deity darshan setting.2017-09-26Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in white and red garlands and wearing an orange saffron robe, gold bangles and a long rudraksha-style necklace, with long swept-back hair, hands resting on his knees. In the foreground two bronze deity murtis stand on the stage, one holding a trident-like staff and bow, the other in a dark dress. A large backdrop shows a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban with a red bindi, and a lit oil lamp is visible at upper right. Several red apples sit on a side table. Wording at top appears in part on the backdrop. Swamiji (probable) appears seated in the throne, with saffron cues including long hair, orange robe and rudraksha-style mala.2012-01-08September 29 20172017-09-29A stage photo with a large dark-blue backdrop showing a dancing Shiva figure with a moonlit sky on the left. On the left, a seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a long flower garland of white and multicoloured blooms, sits on an ornate silver throne with a small silver canopy above and a silver staff beside it. He wears a golden head covering and a rudraksha-style necklace. On the right, a deity murti dressed in a white and gold sari with a white flower garland and a gold crown stands on a raised platform beneath a pink-and-white flower arch, with a veena-like instrument in its hand. Oil lamps and small offerings sit on a stage ledge in front. Stage lights stream down from above.2017-09-29September 29 20172017-09-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver throne with a silver umbrella overhead, wearing a saffron turban, a long garland of orange and white flowers and a rudraksha-style necklace, with one hand resting on the armrest. Beside him on the right, a decorated deity murti in a bright orange cloth and white flower garlands holds a veena, with a smaller garlanded murti in front. Behind the stage a large blue backdrop shows a dancing Shiva-like figure in dramatic light beams, with a glowing moon on the left. Pink and orange floral decorations frame the set.2017-09-29A photograph of an evening event with two ornate silver deity murtis in the foreground, one wearing an orange shawl and yellow-and-red garlands, the other adorned with a crown, jewelled necklaces and yellow flower garlands. Behind them, a seated figure with long dark hair, a red garland and a gold ornamental chair or throne smiles toward the crowd. Several devotees in white and light shirts stand and move between them, and a large backdrop shows an enlarged portrait of a smiling face in orange light. A pad-puja style honouring appears to be taking place.2012-01-08September 29 20172017-09-29