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A photograph from a stage function under a white tent with a red backdrop. A smiling man in an orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala holds a small silver cup while another man in orange robes lifts a large brass lamp garlanded with white flowers. A man in a white shirt and glasses stands at left watching, and a man in a white shirt is partly visible behind. The backdrop shows a painted portrait of a man in an orange turban. a person: the smiling man in the orange turban and rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair and saffron robes, is a candidate for the a person appearance; the cues are the orange turban, long rudraksha mala and saffron clothing. He is performing a lamp ritual, possibly aarti, with a brass lamp and flower garland.

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Photograph of an outdoor stage event under a white and lavender canopy with a red backdrop. A man in orange robes and an orange turban with a red tilak smiles while holding a brass oil lamp decorated with white flower garlands, standing with the lamp in his hands. He wears long rudraksha malas around his neck. On the right, another man in orange robes with long hair holds the lamp's base, with his hands on the lamp and a small brass dish. On the left, a man in a white shirt and spectacles stands watching. Behind them, a few people in white and yellow clothing are partly visible, and a red and orange banner is on the backdrop.2010-02-18A photograph of a stage event under a white tent with a red backdrop. A man in a white shirt and glasses stands at left, watching. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange turban, orange robe and long rudraksha malas, with swept-back hair and a ceremonial gold necklace, holds the handle of a brass oil lamp decorated with white flower garlands. A third man in an orange robe, seen from behind at right, is also holding the lamp. a person is the central figure in orange, matching the page's Seeragapadi stage function, lighting a lamp.2010-02-18A stage event under a white tent with a red backdrop. A man in a white shirt and glasses stands at left, looking down. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi holds a small silver bowl beside a tall brass oil lamp decorated with white flower garlands. At right, another man in orange robes holds the lamp's base. A large portrait of a turbaned man in orange is printed on the backdrop, and a small white-clad figure appears at the far left edge.2010-02-18A stage ceremony under a white tent canopy in front of a red backdrop. A man in a white shirt and glasses, on the left, extends his hands toward a brass oil lamp (aarti lamp) decorated with white jasmine garlands, held by a man in orange robes on the right. In the centre, a smiling man wears an orange turban, orange sleeveless robe, a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala, and stands behind the lamp. Another partly visible man in white sits at the far left edge. The lamp is being offered in a welcoming ritual on stage.2010-02-18A photograph of a stage ceremony under a white tent canopy. A tall brass lamp stand decorated with white flower garlands and red flowers is being lit by a man in an orange robe with long dark hair, on the right. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and white trousers reaches toward the lamp. On the left, a man in white shirt and trousers with glasses stands by. In the centre, a smiling man wears an orange turban, orange wrap, and a long rudraksha mala, with hands folded. A red banner with Tamil lettering stands behind them. A man in yellow is partly visible at the far right edge. The scene suggests a lamp-lighting opening of a programme.2010-02-18April 01 20122012-04-01A photograph of a public event on a stage. A man in an orange turban, orange sleeveless robe and dark rudraksha malas stands centre, reaching toward a large brass oil lamp with a cascading flame-like top, decorated with white and red flower garlands; he holds a small orange cloth. To the right, a man in a yellow shawl and white shirt holds the lamp's base. Behind them, a man in a striped shirt and a man in white clothes stand watching, one applauding. On the left, an older man in white clothes with his hands clasped stands by a banner with red and maroon script lettering.2010-09-20January 20 20102010-01-20Photograph of a brass oil lamp (kuthuvilakku-style lamp with a bird-shaped top) decorated with a white and red flower garland, held by a man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl on the right. A man in orange robes, an orange turban and long dark rudraksha malas stands on the left, holding a small orange plate with both hands near the lamp, appearing to offer or receive it. Behind them, several men in white and striped shirts and a man in orange clothing watch, some with hands folded. The background banner is cream with red script lettering. This appears to be a lamp-lighting or aarti moment at a public event.2010-09-20A photograph of an indoor satsang-style setting with a dark red curtain behind. On the right, a smiling man with swept-back dark hair, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange robe and a long ceremonial gold bead necklace, sits on a white cushioned seat with red bolster pillows, reaching out to clasp the hands of a visitor. The visitor, centre, wears a white shirt and white dhoti, a white and red flower garland, and a tilak on his forehead, his hands pressed together in greeting while he smiles. A third man in orange robes stands behind him at left, smiling. A small table with fruit and offerings sits beside the seat.2010-07-24A photograph of a stage event with three seated men. The central figure wears an orange turban, an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, and holds his hands together in front of a microphone stand while speaking. Two men in white clothing sit on silver chairs on either side: the man on the left wears a white shirt and white dhoti, and the man on the right wears a white shirt and beige trousers. The stage is draped with an orange-and-yellow cloth and decorated with flower arrangements and potted palm fronds, with a backdrop of red and grey. A water bottle sits on the stage floor.2010-02-18A photograph of a stage event with a red and orange backdrop showing a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti shakes hands with a figure in a bright orange turban and orange robe with a black rudraksha-style mala at the chest, both smiling. Between them stands a younger man with long dark hair in an orange robe and orange shawl, smiling and watching. The backdrop portrait is a printed image, not a physical person.2010-02-18