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A seated man in orange-red robes and a golden crown sits on an ornate golden throne on a stage. Garlands of white and orange flowers hang around his neck. An older man in white clothes stands at right, placing a golden crown headpiece on his head. Behind them a large banner shows a painted portrait of a figure with a decorated headdress. The scene appears to be a coronation ceremony.

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May 05 20122012-05-05 +1 copiesMay 05 20122012-05-05 +1 copiesMay 05 20122012-05-05A coronation ceremony on a stage: a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a garland of white and red flowers and a red-and-white ceremonial cap or crown, while an elderly man in a white dhoti and shirt, with a shaved head, lifts a gold ceremonial crown with both hands and places it on the seated figure's head. The seated figure sits on a gold-trimmed throne with ornate gold decoration behind. A large portrait of an elderly, shaved-headed man with a white garment and rudraksha-style beads hangs on the backdrop. Gold brocade and floral arrangements decorate the stage.2012-05-05 +1 copiesMay 05 20122012-05-05 +1 copiesMay 05 20122012-05-05 +1 copiesMay 05 20122012-05-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a coronation ceremony on a stage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long garland of red and white flowers sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden arched backrest. A man in white traditional clothes stands behind him, pouring or applying a liquid to the seated figure's head from a small vessel. Gold decorations and a banner with Tamil script frame the stage. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a robed, garlanded presentation, but this is unverified, so the identity is left uncertain.2012-05-05A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a gold-embroidered back panel is dressed in saffron-orange robes, wearing a tall ornate gold crown and multiple garlands of white and red flowers draped around the neck. A standing elderly man in white dhoti and shirt, with a white head covering, faces the seated figure and raises his hands in reverence. Behind them a stage backdrop shows Tamil script in red and gold lettering. The scene appears to be a coronation or investiture ceremony, with the seated figure receiving honour from the standing man.2012-05-05May 05 20122012-05-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne in front of a gilded backdrop with a red banner behind. The figure wears saffron-orange robes, a white floral garland with red and white flowers, and multiple beaded necklaces. A tall ornate gold-and-red crown is being placed on the head by a second figure whose hands are visible at the crown, with a tilak mark on the forehead. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure receiving the crown; the appearance cues are long hair swept back, saffron clothing, garlands and a crown, with the role of a coronation pontiff.2012-05-05May 05 20122012-05-05 +1 copies