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A photograph of a stage event. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair and a red-and-pink flower garland, stands at left beside a lit brass oil lamp and receives or hands over a small silver bowl. Facing him is an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers with a red-and-gold shawl, and a second man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands behind him. A vase of red flowers sits on a white pedestal, and a large backdrop shows a portrait and Tamil-script banner with red drapes above. The orange-clad figure shows appearance cues including a turban and long hair, consistent with a person, but the face and presentation are not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity.

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A photograph on a stage at an outdoor satsang event. A man in an orange turban and orange robe, with long hair and a garland of pink and red flowers draped over his arms, faces an older man in white shirt and white trousers with a red and gold shawl. They clasp hands and face each other. Behind them stands a large banner with Tamil script and a red-and-maroon draped backdrop. A brass oil lamp and a vase of red and pink flowers sit near them. Two attendants in white with yellow shawls stand at right, one holding a silver tray of flowers. A brass lamp is visible in front. Probable Swamiji wears the orange turban and robe with the garland, and is in the central role of being honoured.2010-02-17An outdoor stage event under a red and orange canopy. A figure in an orange robe and orange turban stands at left, garlanding an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with his head lowered. Between them is a tall brass oil lamp (deepam) hung with red, pink and orange flower garlands. Behind them stands a woman in a red blouse, and a man in white with a yellow-and-white shawl. At right, an older man in glasses, a white shirt, grey trousers and a rudraksha mala watches the exchange. Behind the group is a large printed portrait of a man's face and a banner with Tamil script. Garlands line the canopy edges.2010-02-17Outdoor stage event under a red canopy. A man in an orange shawl and matching orange robe with a rudraksha mala and orange turban stands at left, smiling and joining his hands. Beside him, an older man in white shirt and white dhoti lights a tall brass lamp decorated with red and white flower garlands, its flame lit. Behind them, a man in grey trousers and white shirt stands at right, and an orange-clad figure stands near the lamp. A large banner shows a portrait and Tamil text, with yellow flower arrangements and a cooler unit on the stage.2010-02-17A stage event under a red canopy with a banner reading Tamil text for Bhagavad Gita satsang. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head wrap, wearing a multi-strand flower garland and a gold necklace, stands at an oil lamp (deepam) with a tall brass lamp and garlands, reaching out to drape a red-and-gold shawl over an older man in white shirt and white dhoti with grey hair and glasses. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands beside them, another man in white dhoti and yellow shawl kneels behind, and a fourth person in white holds a tray of flowers. Yellow flowers and white drapes decorate the stage. The orange-robed figure is an appearance-based a person with saffron robes, head wrap and garlands, present in person.2010-02-17A photograph of a stage welcome on a bright outdoor event platform. A man in an orange turban, orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti, with a long beard, stands at centre-left with his hands pressed together and extends them toward an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti draped with a red-and-gold shawl. The older man wears a long garland of red and white flowers and stands before a brass oil lamp, with a brass lamp pedestal in front. Behind them stand a younger man in white with an orange sash and a standing woman in a red blouse and green-striped saree with gold jewellery, hands folded. At right, a man in a white shirt, grey trousers, belt and wristwatch stands with folded hands. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers hang on a white backdrop, and red cloth covers part of the left side.2010-02-17Outdoor stage event with white draped backdrop and hanging floral garlands at top. A man in an orange turban, orange vest and orange shawl stands at centre, reaching to place a garland over a bowing elderly man in white kurta and white dhoti, who leans forward beside a large brass oil lamp (deepam) wrapped in red and yellow flower garlands. A younger man in white with an orange shawl holds a tray of offerings nearby. On the left, a woman in a red blouse and green-striped sari stands with palms pressed together, and another person in white stands behind. On the right, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers with a lanyard watches. The orange turban and vest match the saffron-clad figure presented as the a person; the image is a photograph.2010-02-17Photograph of a stage lamp-lighting at a Bhagavad Gita satsang. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at a brass lamp draped in red and white flower garlands, with a tall brass kuthuvilakku-style lamp in the centre. The man on the right in a saffron robe with red border and long dark hair is lighting or tending the lamp. Beside him an older man in white shirt and white dhoti, wearing glasses, holds an object near the lamp. A third man in a white shirt stands behind, and a woman in a sari is partly visible at the far right. On the left, a man in a saffron robe and saffron turban with a rudraksha mala has his hands folded. Behind them is a red stage canopy, a large portrait of a young man with a banner reading Bhagavad Gita, a desert cooler and floral decorations. Five people are visible.2010-02-17A stage event with a Tamil banner behind the performers. A figure in a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala places a shawl over the head of an older man in a white shirt and grey trousers, who bows forward. Beside them a gold oil lamp stands on the stage with flower garlands in red and white. On the right a man in white dhoti and orange shawl with a beaded mala stands with hands folded, watching. A large portrait of a face appears at the top of the backdrop, and a woman in a red-and-green sari stands at the far right edge.2010-02-17A stage event with a red-and-orange banner behind it, the banner bearing large Tamil text reading in part "பகவத் கீதை" style lettering and "சத்சங்க" (satsang). A man in a flowing saffron-orange robe and saffron turban, with long hair and a rudraksha mala, stands at left beside a tall brass lamp decorated with red and white flower garlands. He bends to place a garland or hand on the head of an older man in a white shirt and grey trousers, who holds a flower-decorated plate. Beside them stands a man in orange-banded white clothing with an orange shawl and mala, hands pressed together and smiling. A monk in orange robes stands in the background, and a large portrait of a man's face is printed on the backdrop at top right, with flower garlands on the stage edges.2010-02-17A photograph of a stage ceremony. A bearded man with long hair, wearing an orange turban and orange robes, reaches forward to drape a red and gold shawl over the shoulders of an older man in white. Beside a brass oil lamp (nilavilakku) wrapped in garlands of red and orange flowers, a woman in a red blouse and green-striped sari stands with palms pressed together. On the right, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers with a lanyard looks on. Marigold garlands hang from the white backdrop behind them, and an orange cloth covers a table at the right edge. Pictured here: the orange-robed figure is a probable Swamiji; the cues are long swept-back hair, an orange turban and orange robes, and the role is presenting a shawl.2010-02-17January 23 20102010-01-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a lamp-lighting ceremony under a red canopy on a stage. A man in an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left, hands extended toward a tall brass lamp stand. A woman in a red and green striped sari stands beside him, and an older man in white shirt and white trousers with glasses holds a small brass bell or lamp at right. Garlands of red and white flowers drape the lamp stand, which sits on a flower-decked brass tray. Behind them is a large portrait of a man's face and a banner with Tamil lettering. Two other people in orange partly appear at right edge.2010-02-17