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January 2002 Convention at Odukkathur mutt

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Stage photograph at an indoor event with a dark backdrop and a gold-toned decorative frame behind. A man in an orange turban, an orange shawl and a heavy gold necklace stands at a microphone stand on the right, wearing a white silk-like robe. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans toward him, while a man in white kurta and white dhoti stands at left and a third man in white stands at far left with a red-striped white shawl. A small vase of yellow flowers sits on a white-draped table, and a red ornate chair is visible at right.December 17 20062006-12-17September 29 20042004-09-29A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a saffron head wrap sits on a white throne-like chair on a blue-carpeted stage, with garlands of white and orange flowers around the neck and a red floral garland across the lap. Two men in white shirts and dhotis lean in to hand over a small book or package, while a man in a grey shirt and trousers assists from the left and an older man in white dhoti stands at right wearing a name badge. A man at far left in white kurta holds a microphone. Behind is a large banner portrait of a smiling man in orange head wrap with hands joined, and potted plants and flower arrangements decorate the stage. The seated figure's appearance is not enough to confirm identity, so this is described by role only.2004-01-04September 07 20112011-09-07March 26 20132013-03-26A photograph of a dimly lit, festive event beneath a red and blue sparkling drape. A man in an orange turban and saffron robes stands centre, wearing a large garland of orange marigolds, white flowers and red roses; an orange cloth is being lifted over his head and held up by a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Around them, several men in white clothes and grey hair stand close, one on the right holding the garland end, and others crowd the background. Orange flags and a small Om emblem appear on the drapery at the upper right.2009-11-30August 09 20152015-08-09December 09 20052005-12-09July 05 20142014-07-05Night-time photo of a devotional initiation or blessing. A young man in white kurta with a white headband tied over his eyes and an orange marigold garland stands with hands clasped. On the right, a seated person in a red-orange turban and orange-gold shawl, wearing a red and turquoise beaded garland and gold earrings, raises one hand to touch the young man's forehead. On the left, an attendant in maroon and gold-bordered dhoti with a rudraksha mala points toward the young man, with white tripundra marks on his forehead. Behind them are seated devotees, a golden ritual vessel, and a gold-toned metal object.2015-08-09A photograph of a ceremonial moment on a stage. A man with a shaved head and a turban in cream and gold, wearing a white dhoti-style garment with a gold-embroidered yellow shawl, multiple gold beaded necklaces and a large gold pendant, smiles while adjusting the yellow shawl. Facing him is an elderly bearded sadhu with a tall cream turban, sacred ash marks, rudraksha mala and an orange robe under a red and gold embroidered shawl. A man in a white checked shirt stands at left, and a large orange-robed portrait banner fills the right edge. Dark curtains form the backdrop.2010-10-16 +1 copies