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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.2012-11-27November 27 20122012-11-27A night-time photo of an outdoor stage set for a Karthikai Deepam ritual. A figure in saffron robes, wearing a red-orange cloth, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back, garlanded with yellow flowers and raised palm in greeting. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis sit on the red-carpeted floor at right, one bare-chested with white sacred markings on his arm and shoulder, tending a brass vessel. In front are a golden pedestal holding a yellow-flower-garlanded deity murti, a brass homa/abhishekam vessel, banana leaf offerings with fruit, and tall brass oil lamps lit with flames. Green forest-scene backdrop panels and a tripod-mounted camera stand behind the stage.2012-11-27November 27 20122012-11-27January 06 20132013-01-06October 01 20172017-10-01A 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 copiesOctober 01 20172017-10-01A photograph of a homa fire ceremony in a hall. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, a red-and-white garland and a gold necklace, with gold lion-form armrests and a gold canopy above. Gold ceremonial staffs with trident finials flank the throne. In front, a priest kneels bare-chested with a saffron cloth over his shoulder and an orange turban, tending a burning fire pit (homa) of brick with a metal bowl of offerings. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower left, and a red cloth hangs at the left edge. Yellow and white flower garlands decorate the backdrop.2015-07-06January 06 20132013-01-06November 27 20122012-11-27Night-time homa at an open-air outdoor ritual space under a white canopy with string lights. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate silver-and-jewelled throne with a tiger-striped cushion, raising one hand in blessing; a sign-like gesture is visible. In front, a square yellow-edged fire pit burns with bright flames. Three saffron-clad men with shaved heads and white markings on their bodies sit on striped cloth, one pouring from a brass vessel into the fire, another with a bundle of sticks, and a garland of flowers rests on a silver stand. Other saffron-robed attendants stand in the background beside a small red-and-white umbrella, and a golden chair sits at left.2017-10-01