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A 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.

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A 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 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.2010-02-17An 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.2010-02-17Photograph 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 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.2010-02-17A photograph of a stage ceremony with a brass oil lamp (deepam) decorated with red and yellow flower garlands at the center. A bald man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward with his hands on the lamp's garland-draped stand. Beside him, a figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless top with long swept-back hair stands and holds the lamp area with both hands. Behind them, a smiling young man in white with an orange shawl and a red bindi stands, and another person in orange robes is partly visible. A large red-and-orange backdrop and orange draped cloth fill the background, with a white curtain and trees beyond. Four physical people are visible in the scene.2010-02-17January 21 20102010-01-21A photograph of a stage event with a brass oil lamp (nanda vilakku) in the centre. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban places a red and white flower garland around the neck of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl. Another saffron-clad person stands behind them. The backdrop is a dark banner with large gold Tamil lettering, and flower arrangements and orange drapery decorate the stage.2010-01-21Outdoor stage event with orange-clad figures. A long-haired man in an orange robe and orange turban, with a rudraksha mala and red-and-white garlands, stands at left holding a tall brass lamp stand draped in pink and white flower garlands, and smiles as he reaches toward a visitor. Beside him a younger attendant in orange robes with a red-bordered cloth holds a white plate. An older man in a white shirt, grey trousers and a red-and-gold shawl holds out a white bowl. A woman in a red-and-gold sari stands at right. Behind them a large backdrop shows a face in close-up and Tamil lettering, with a potted plant and red-and-yellow flower garlands on the platform edge.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.2010-02-17A photograph of a stage event under a white tent with a red backdrop featuring a large portrait of a turbaned figure. A smiling man in a saffron-orange robe and matching saffron turban, with long hair and a dark rudraksha-style mala, holds up a gold-bordered orange shawl with both hands. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis stand nearby; one at left holds a silver tray with fruit and a shawl, and another at right holds a white plate with flower garlands. A man in a white shirt bows his head at right, and a figure in orange clothing stands at far right. A man in a white dhoti stands center-background beside a microphone stand. Palm fronds appear at the upper left.2010-02-18A 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.2010-02-17