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Ceremonial scene at a Madurai Aadheenam style installation. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair, rudraksha mala and red-and-white flower garlands sits on a gold lion-armrest throne with a red cushion, gesturing with one hand. Beside him stands an elderly priest in a gold crown or mitre and maroon-gold shawl, garlanded with red and white flowers, holding a ritual item. Behind them, attendants in orange robes and a white dhoti with gold border hold a silver plate and a metal tray. Floral garlands decorate the backdrop, along with a gold chair and a maroon curtain.

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April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27Ceremonial scene at a coronation-style event. A seated man in orange and saffron robes with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a heavy floral garland sits on a gold-carved throne decorated with a golden lion. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in a gold crown and saffron shawl, garlanded in red and white flowers, stands receiving a ritual offering from an attendant in orange robes holding a golden plate. Behind them, men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas hold a silver tray, and red and white flower garlands hang on the backdrop. Two seated figures and several attendants are visible, with no separate portrait or screen shown. The throne is adorned with gold and red velvet draping.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27A coronation-style ceremony on a stage with a gold lion-armed throne and floral garlands. A seated man in saffron robes with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed red cloth wears a microphone headset and smiles while being honoured; a probable Swamiji by visible cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha. Standing before him, an elderly man in a gold crown, a golden shawl and a heavy floral garland holds a gold ceremonial fan-like object. Attendants in saffron and white dhotis with rudraksha malas hold trays and a book. Gold lion figures, floral decorations and a deep maroon curtain frame the scene.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27Photo of a coronation-style ceremony on a stage with a gold throne and gold lion-head armrests. A seated man in saffron clothing, a golden crown, a long flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, with palms pressed together, receives an anointing from an older man wearing a tall gold crown, a white-and-red garland, a saffron-and-gold shawl, and a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Standing to the left, a man in orange robes holds a silver tray. Another attendant in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands behind the throne. Behind them hang a deep maroon velvet curtain and gold ornamental carvings, with garlands of marigold and roses decorating the throne backdrop.2012-04-27A photograph of a ceremonial installation scene on a stage with deep maroon velvet drapes and a large gilded throne. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron cloth over the shoulders, a bare chest, many rudraksha malas, a heavy gold armlet and a gold-tone necklace, with a red-and-white flower garland. Beside him an elderly woman in a gold crown and gold-bordered sari with white vibhuti on her forehead and a red-and-white flower garland holds a brass plate, and an attendant in white dhoti stands behind. Gilded lion figures decorate the throne area. The seated figure matches appearance cues of a person, seated and receiving ceremonial honour.2012-04-27A coronation-style ceremony on a raised stage with a gilded throne carved with a lion figure. A man seated on the throne wears saffron robes, a garland of red and white flowers, a pointed gold crown and rudraksha beads, holding a gold vessel while a standing elder in a gold mitre-style crown, dark-red-and-saffron robes and a long gold-tasselled garland stands before him holding a silver staff. Two attendants in saffron clothing hold staffs; one stands behind in white dhoti and rudraksha mala. A goddess murti adorned with garlands and flowers sits to the left against a gilded backdrop, and a deep red curtain hangs behind the group.2012-04-27