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A photograph of a stage event with a painted blue sky and clouds backdrop and a floral garland-draped dais. A man in white shirt and white dhoti, bending forward, hands a white certificate or paper to a long-haired man in an orange-red robe with a leopard-print shawl and a beaded mala necklace. The man receiving the paper smiles broadly and extends both hands. Gold-upholstered armchairs stand behind them, and a partially visible person in orange clothing stands at the left edge holding a book. Marigold and orange flower garlands line the stage front. The receiving man in orange and leopard print has distinctive long swept hair and a mala, a probable match for a person, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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A photograph on a stage with a painted blue and yellow sky backdrop and marigold and white flower garlands draped along the front edge. A man in a white shirt and cream dhoti bends forward to hand a white envelope or card to a long-haired figure in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl, who sits in an ornate gold armchair with dark carved armrests. Behind them a second man in orange robes stands at left, and a small trident-like ornament appears at right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like adornment, rudraksha mala beads and a red-orange garment, with an orange-and-yellow flower arrangement on the stage in the foreground. Probable Swamiji appearance cues (long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala, ornate seating) for the seated figure, who is receiving the offering; the attendants are unidentified.2010-02-12A photograph of a stage event with a bright painted sky backdrop. A man in white shirt and white dhoti, wearing glasses, leans forward and hands a folded white cloth or paper to a long-haired man in orange robes draped with a leopard-print shawl, wearing a gold necklace. The long-haired man stands beside a gold velvet throne-style chair with dark carved armrests. A trident and a small metal stand sit nearby, and the stage edge is decorated with marigold and orange flower garlands. Two people are in the scene; the orange-robed man displays distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a leopard shawl and a gold necklace, matching the Swamiji (probable) cues, while the white-clad man is a devotee presenting an offering.2010-02-12A photograph of a stage event with a painted sky-and-clouds backdrop in blue, pink and yellow. A long-haired man in an orange shawl over a leopard-print garment, wearing a long gold bead necklace and a red tilak, smiles while holding a small dark book or case. Beside him, a second person in orange robes with long dark hair bends forward, offering a wooden tray or plate. A microphone stand sits at the lower right edge of the stage.2010-02-12December 28 20082008-12-28May 09 20152015-05-09A stage photo in front of a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a blue and orange sky. On the right, a long-haired figure in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate gold armchair, smiling and receiving a white envelope from a man in white kurta and dhoti who leans in from the centre. To the left, a bespectacled man in white stands beside a woman in a maroon top and cream sari holding a white gift box with a tree motif, and a figure in orange and maroon draped cloth stands behind them. A small table with a water bottle and microphone sits between the seated figure and the giver. A small logo appears at the upper left corner.2010-02-12A photograph on a stage at a Brahmotsavam celebration. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron kurta and dhoti sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and white jasmine strands, with a gold kalasha-style canopy above. The seated figure has hands raised to the face in a gesture of reverence. A man in a cream shirt and white dhoti with gold border bows forward and offers a red folder with both hands. Behind them, a backdrop shows an Om symbol and a white dove, and a standing attendant in orange and a man in green kurta stand at right. A carved wooden pillar and red floral garland hang at the side.2008-12-28A stage event with a long-haired figure seated on an ornate yellow throne with black carved armrests, wearing an orange saffron shawl and orange garment, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a red-and-gold forehead mark and bare feet. A man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels in front of him, offering a folded paper or card with both hands. Beside them, a second man kneels in an orange top with a yellow-and-green garland, and a few people stand in the background, including a woman in pink. A painted backdrop of soft clouds and sky fills the stage, and a microphone stand sits at the right edge.2010-02-12December 23 20092009-12-23October 16 20152015-10-16A stage event with a painted backdrop of a blue sky, orange clouds and a white mountain. On the right, a long-haired man in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl smiles while reaching toward a seated man in a white checked shirt and grey trousers who holds a small object in his hand; the robed figure appears to be presenting or handing something over. A man in white kurta and a yellow shawl stands behind, holding a small black device. A woman in a yellow sari stands at the left edge, and another person in orange robes stands behind the exchange. Gold-upholstered chairs with carved black frames sit on the right. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in orange with a leopard-print shawl, presenting an object on stage.2010-02-12A stage with a large painted mountain backdrop in orange and blue tones. A woman in an orange sari with a leopard-print shawl stands at right, holding an open book, beside a gold-upholstered armchair with carved dark wood trim. A man in an orange robe stands at centre holding a white paper bag printed with a tree. A man in a maroon kurta and white dhoti lies prostrate on the floor in front of a white pedestal holding a brass bowl, in an act of obeisance. Marigold and flower garlands in yellow, orange and purple border the stage floor in front.2010-02-12