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Outdoor pavilion with a red-orange metal roof where a bearded man seated on a silver-backed throne wears a red-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a large white-and-orange flower garland, with his hands resting on the armrests. Above him hangs an ornate umbrella with multicoloured fringe, and on either side stand yellow-orange canopy sign boards bearing a white bird emblem. Around him, a row of children and young adults in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand and kneel, some holding wooden sticks, while a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right. A colourful rangoli in pink, white and blue covers the ground in front of the throne, and brass oil lamps stand beside the seat on a striped mat. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with turban, garland and rudraksha mala.

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A seated man on a raised ornate silver-and-cream throne under a colourful canopy is honoured in an open pavilion. He wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange cloth, and multiple garlands of pink flowers and gold beads. Around him, young and adult sannyasis and devotees in saffron-orange robes stand in rows, many holding small wooden staves and bells, some with red rudraksha-style malas and gold necklaces. A decorative floor rangoli in pink, white, yellow and blue, with a central blue star, lies in front of the throne. Striped woven mats cover the floor, and colourful flag-like fans with the red-and-white emblem hang on tall poles. A small child in a grey outfit stands at the right edge.2018-01-14A photograph of a ceremonial reception in an open-sided pavilion with a striped canopy. A man seated on a raised red and white cushioned seat is garlanded with a white flower garland and wears a saffron-red turban, a gold necklace and a red-orange shawl; he is the central figure, with an umbrella-like canopy over him. Around him, young women and girls in orange-saffron sarees with rudraksha malas hold small drums and sticks, and men in white dhotis stand behind. In front, a large white and pink kolam rangoli decorated with a blue star pattern covers the floor, and striped mats lead toward the seat. Brass oil lamps and small kalasha-style items sit beside the seat. Yellow and orange umbrella-shaped banners with a red emblem hang along the sides.2018-01-14A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a canopy with saffron and red decorated umbrellas. A seated central figure wears a red-brown garment, a crown-like white headpiece and a long gold and red garland, with a sacred ash-marked forehead, seated on a striped mat in front of a large kalasha-style setup and brass lamps. Around him, many people in orange and saffron robes, some holding wooden sticks, stand and kneel on striped rugs, while others in white and orange clothing gather at the edges. A colourful kolam rangoli with pink lotus and blue and yellow patterns covers the ground in the foreground. Children in orange robes with rudraksha malas stand at the left edge, and devotees in white and saris look on at right.2018-01-14Outdoor pavilion under a corrugated roof during a Pongal-period gathering at the Tiruvannamalai Adheenam. A central figure sits on an ornate silver throne with a red and gold cushion, wearing a deep red-brown robe, a gold necklace, layered beaded malas and a fresh garland, and a red-and-gold turban. A large multicoloured canopy with fringe stands above him, with two smaller canopies with red and yellow designs on either side. Around him, several people in saffron-orange robes stand or kneel; a woman in orange with a long braid holds a ceremonial item. A decorated kolam floor design with pink and yellow patterns lies in front, and a tall silver lamp stands beside the throne. Trees and a red structure are visible beyond the pavilion.2018-01-14A photograph of a ceremonial reception under a striped canopy. A seated man on an ornate silver throne wears a rust-red turban, a red-maroon robe, layered gold necklaces and a pink-white flower garland, and he smiles while his hands rest on the armrests. A throne-side figure is not confidently identifiable from appearance, so the candidate is uncertain. Around him, a line of people in saffron-orange robes raise their arms and hold up colourful sticks or fans, and one figure in white with a gold-bordered dhoti stands among them. Two decorated ornamental umbrellas with red, yellow and white panels frame the throne, and a silver lamp stand sits in front. The floor has striped woven mats and a colourful kolam design at the bottom edge. Several people in the group appear to be in the same row, numbering roughly six to twenty.2018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14Outdoor pavilion scene with a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne at the right, wearing a rust-red turban, a long pink and white flower garland, a rust-brown dhoti and bare arms, with long dark hair and a jewelled ornament. A striped multicoloured mat covers the floor where many people in orange and saffron robes and rudraksha malas walk and stand in procession-like formation, some holding wooden sticks; men in white and women in blue also stand around. A rangoli with pink and multicoloured geometric motifs lies on the left. A canopy with red, yellow and multicoloured tassels and a kalasha-topped pole stands at right, with a white harmonium-style instrument nearby and photographers at the back.2018-01-14 +2 copiesOutdoor pavilion under a corrugated metal roof during a ceremonial gathering. A seated man in deep red-maroon robes, wearing a tall crown-like headdress and a large floral garland, sits on a raised throne-like seat under an ornate fringed canopy. Around him, many people in saffron-orange robes stand with hands folded in anjali. Several white-clad men stand at left, and a child in orange sits near the seat. Colourful kolam or rangoli designs and written chalk-like inscriptions decorate the earthen floor, with a brass lamp stand and kalasha-style vessels nearby. Banners with red and white emblems hang at the sides. The scene suggests a welcome or darshan ritual.2018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14