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A photograph of an evening satsang stage with a red carpet and a flower-lined border. A woman in saffron robes and an orange head wrap, with a long braid and a beaded mala, stands smiling beside a tall brass oil lamp, with a second lamp and a flower arrangement on a wooden table nearby. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at right, reaching toward the lamp flame, while another man in a checked shirt stands further right. Behind them hangs a black banner with large Tamil script and a peacock-feather motif, and an ornate canopy of orange, green and purple fringed decorations overhead. Two seated volunteers in white are visible in the background.

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A photograph of an evening outdoor satsang stage under a decorated tent with orange and green paper streamers. A man in an orange saffron-coloured robe with an orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together, the centre figure of the scene; a probable Swamiji by the cues of orange turban, orange robe and mala. A bearded man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a brass oil lamp (nanda vilakku) with a lit flame toward the standing figure. A wooden table and a vase of flowers sit beside them, and a red carpet runs along a border of marigolds and bright flowers. A banner in Tamil script behind the stage reads the title of a Bhagavad Gita event. Other people in white and orange sit in the background.2010-01-19A stage event at dusk under a decorated canopy with orange and green garlands. A figure in an orange saffron robe, orange head wrap and long rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together, facing a tall brass oil lamp. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a small offering dish near the lamp's top. Flower arrangements in orange and pink sit beside a wooden table with papers, and a seated person in white and yellow is partly visible at the back. A large banner behind shows Tamil text over a peacock-feather motif.2010-01-19A photograph taken at an evening stage event under a decorated canopy with orange and white drapes. A man in an orange saffron wrap with a long rudraksha mala, a kumkum mark on his forehead and an orange turban stands with his palms joined in front of him. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti at right lights a large brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top. Behind them is a dark banner with large gold Tamil lettering and a small table holds flower arrangements in orange, yellow and pink, and a laptop.2010-01-19A photograph of an evening outdoor stage event under a canopy with red carpet. A person in saffron-orange robes, with a matching orange turban, long hair and a dark beaded rudraksha mala, stands at left beside a wooden table holding a laptop. The figure wears distinctive saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so this is a person candidate. In the foreground a man in white ritual clothes bows forward with hands extended toward a tall brass oil lamp (deepam) on the right. Behind them a banner shows Tamil lettering and an orange-and-yellow backdrop, with flower arrangements in orange and purple on the stage edge.2010-01-19Outdoor evening stage event under a decorated canopy with orange and green streamers and paper ornaments. A figure in an orange saffron robe, orange turban, long dark hair, and a rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together, smiling, beside a tall brass oil lamp (deepa) with a flame. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a lamp tray to the brass lamp. Behind them a banner with large Tamil lettering and a sign reads2010-01-19Outdoor stage event under a red canopy with a red and maroon draped valance. A man in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands beside a tall brass lamp garlanded with red and white flowers, gesturing toward it with his hands. A second person in orange robes stands to the right with hands pressed together near the lamp. Behind them a maroon banner shows Tamil script, and a large portrait of a face is printed at the upper right. A cushioned chair, a small table, flower arrangements and a microphone stand are on the stage. Two portable air coolers stand near the backdrop.2010-02-17A photograph at an evening event under a red-and-orange floral canopy. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at right, lighting a tall brass standing oil lamp (deepam) with a flame. Beside him, a person in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala stands with hands clasped, watching the lamp. Behind them are a red carpeted stage, a wooden table with papers and a laptop, and a backdrop with Tamil lettering. Orange and white marigold garlands hang from the canopy, with flower arrangements at the left. The lighting of the lamp suggests a lamp-lighting opening of a satsang.2010-01-19A photograph of a stage event where a man in a white dhoti and shirt, with a silver wristwatch, garlands a person in a saffron-orange robe and shawl. The saffron-robed figure has a floral garland of white and yellow flowers draped over the shoulders and bends forward, hands together. Between them stands a tall brass oil lamp with ornate base, which the white-clad man is reaching toward. A carved wooden lectern with flower arrangements sits at left, and a red carpeted stage lies in front of a dark banner with gold Tamil lettering and a line of Tamil text. Orange cushioned seating is visible at left and a few flower arrangements decorate the stage.2010-01-21Outdoor stage under a pink and orange draped canopy with colourful paper garlands. A tall brass oil lamp stands centre stage. A man in an orange saffron robe with a matching orange turban and a rudraksha mala lights the lamp with a flame, while a second robed man in orange with long swept-back hair and a maroon-striped sash reaches toward it. A man in white dress stands behind them. Flower arrangements of orange and pink blossoms sit at the front, a laptop and microphone on a table to the left, and a wooden lectern on the right. A large banner with Tamil lettering stands behind the stage, with palm trees beyond. The.2010-01-23A photograph of a stage event. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at right, lighting a tall ornate brass oil lamp with a small wick lamp in his hand, his head bowed toward the flame. Beside him on the left stands a figure in a saffron-orange wrap and orange turban, with a long rudraksha mala around the neck, hands clasped at the waist, appearing to watch the lamp-lighting. The backdrop shows a painted banner with Tamil lettering and marigold and orange garlands hang overhead. Flower arrangements and a wooden table with papers and a water bottle sit at the side of the stage, and a red carpet covers the floor. The cues are distinctive: an orange turban, saffron wrap and rudraksha mala. This figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, shown in person, but the image alone leaves the identification uncertain.2010-01-19Outdoor stage event under a decorated pavilion with blue, green and orange paper garlands and an orange flower motif. Two saffron-robed figures light a tall brass lamp together: the left one wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a saffron shawl, smiling; the right one has long swept-back hair and an orange-and-maroon-bordered robe. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a red forehead mark stands beside them, and a man in beige shirt watches at right. A banner with Tamil lettering and a decorated orange chair with flower arrangements sit behind. Lamp-lighting ceremony, seemingly a satsang or public programme.2010-01-23A stage event under a decorated canopy with orange and green paper streamers and flowers. A man with long hair, wearing an orange robe, orange turban and a white and red flower garland with a rudraksha mala, stands at a tall brass oil lamp, lighting it with a shared flame. Beside him an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds the lamp's lighting stick, and a younger figure in an orange robe and shawl stands at right. Behind them is a dark banner with Tamil lettering and an orange chair, flower arrangements and a microphone stand. The scene suggests a lamp-lighting opening ceremony.2010-01-20