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A stage event with three saffron-robed sannyasis seated in ornate chairs before a red-draped table holding a brass kalasha-style vessel and a garland of white flowers. The seated figure on the left wears an orange turban and rudraksha mala and smiles, the centre figure in an orange shawl and rudraksha mala smiles toward the right, and the figure on the right wears an orange turban and orange robe and smiles. Behind them an attendant in a pink robe stands beside a tall brass oil lamp being lit with flames, and men in white shirts stand nearby. The backdrop shows a painted portrait of a saint and a red temple tower illustration, with a flower garland on the right and framed photographs on the wall. Visible people: about six to eight in the scene.

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Two saffron-robed monastics sit side by side in cushioned chairs on a stage with red draped tables and a brass lamp decorated with white and orange flower garlands. The younger man on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and orange robe, and gestures with his hands while speaking. The older bald man on the right wears an orange shawl and dark rudraksha mala and rests one hand on the armrest, listening. Behind them stand a man in white with a green-and-white shawl and a man in white with a rudraksha mala. A seated man on the far left wears a green-white-saffron shawl. Background banners show a figure in orange.2010-01-13A stage event with a large backdrop photograph of a bearded, white-haired sage in orange robes seated before a red temple gopuram, framed by a garland of pink and white flowers. Seated on a row of chairs behind red-draped tables are several people: on the left an older man in a white shirt and light trousers, next to a man in a white kurta with an orange-and-green-striped shawl and glasses. Two men in saffron-orange robes sit in the center: the left one wears an orange turban and rudraksha mala, the right one has a shaved head and holds a folded object. At right, another person in an orange turban and orange robe has arms crossed. A brass oil lamp stands on a tall stand decorated with a white flower garland, with floral arrangements below. A camera operator is visible at the right edge.2010-01-13August 09 20072007-08-09A stage event with orange-robed monks seated on a row of chairs behind red-draped tables, decorated with a garland of pink and white flowers. Behind them a large banner shows an elderly bearded saint in orange seated in meditation, with a red temple gopuram and palm trees. At the centre, a brass lamp stands beside a white flower garland. A man in orange with an orange turban and a rudraksha mala sits upright with hands folded. Beside him, a bald monk in orange with a rudraksha mala holds a book. At the far left, a man in white shirt and a man in white dhoti with a saffron-green-white shawl sit listening. Another orange-robed man sits at right with arms folded.2010-01-13A photograph of a seated stage gathering at an outdoor event. On the left, a man in white kurta wears a green and saffron sash. Beside him, a person with long curly hair, a saffron wrap and rudraksha mala sits smiling and clapping. Next is a smiling shaved-headed monastic in saffron robes and a saffron shawl with a rudraksha mala, also clapping. Further right, a saffron-turbaned monastic with a hand near his face sits beside a bald man in a dark suit and a woman in a saffron-toned sari. Behind them, standing men in white shirts and a painted orange backdrop with floral motifs and framed pictures. Several people are seated and visible, so the count is kept to the visible seated and standing group.2010-01-13January 30 20102010-01-30Outdoor stage ceremony with a purple draped backdrop hung with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Several seated figures wear saffron-orange robes. On the left, a man with voluminous curly black hair wears a saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, seated beside another figure in saffron with a long braid. Center, a man in orange with a bare chest and gold chain sits beside a bearded man in orange. At right, a bald elder in saffron and a rudraksha mala sits in front of a red and white ornate throne chair. A standing man in orange with a raised hand stands behind the group. A white draped table sits in front of them, and men in white shirts watch from the back of the stage.2007-08-09Photograph of a seated stage gathering in orange saffron robes. Centre, a young man wears an orange turban, orange cloth and a long dark rudraksha mala, seated in a metal armchair. To his right, a bald monk in orange wraps his head and shoulders in an orange cloth, with a long braid visible, and beside him another monk in orange with hands clasped. On the left, an older man in white kurta with a green, white and orange sash and spectacles sits next to a figure in white clothes. Behind them, painted panels show crowds in orange and a decorated orange-and-pink backdrop with white floral motifs, and standing officials in white shirts are visible in the background.2010-01-13A photograph from a stage talk where a figure in an orange turban and orange robes sits in an orange armchair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, with hands resting on the armrests. Swamiji (probable) is the seated central figure, wearing an orange turban and orange robes with rudraksha beads, the appearance cues supporting that label while he sits as the seated speaker. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes and glasses sits on the left, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits in the center right, and a man in a white striped shirt and dark trousers holds an open booklet and touches his face on the right. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame and red and orange flower garlands stands at the right edge, and a man in white with a yellow sash stands in the background. The backdrop is pale with faint decorative patterns.2010-09-20Outdoor ceremony under a decorated canopy with white fabric, red and yellow drapes and fairy lights. A standing man in white dhoti and shawl with white hair and glasses reaches toward a large brass lamp with a flower garland, guided by a saffron-robed monk in a red-banded turban-like head covering with a crystal mala. Beside them a bald, bearded monk in orange robes and a shorter priest in orange stand near the lamp. Other men in white shirts and glasses and monks in orange robes with tilak and vibhuti surround the lamp. Marigold garlands hang from the lamp stand, and green leaves rest at its base. This appears to be a lamp-lighting ritual, with an oil lamp being lit.2010-01-30August 09 20072007-08-09Seated stage gathering at an outdoor event with an orange-and-cream backdrop decorated with framed pictures and flower garlands. In the centre, a man in a saffron turban and sleeveless saffron robe wears a long rudraksha mala and sits on a metal chair, looking to the side. Beside him, a bespectacled man in white with a brown waistcoat and multicoloured sash rests his chin on his hand, and an older man in white sits at the far left holding a booklet. On the right, two people in saffron robes and turbans sit, one with a draped saffron shawl. Several men in white and a man in pink stand or sit behind them.2010-01-13