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A photo of a stage event with a dark blue curtain backdrop. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a sleeveless orange garment lights or touches a large brass oil lamp (deepam) on the floor, surrounded by red and pink flower petals. A second man in white dhoti and shirt with a pink shawl stands beside the lamp. On the right, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl stands with palms joined in namaste, and another man in orange robes at the far right also folds his hands. Orange cushioned chairs and a cream sofa sit on the left. Robe colours and lamp mark an opening lamp-lighting ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the orange-robed man with long hair and rudraksha mala lighting the lamp, matching the page's Swamiji reference.

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Photo of an indoor stage event with a dark blue curtain backdrop and cream and orange armchairs at left. A man with long dark hair and a crown-like swept-back hairstyle, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, stands at centre-left with his hands on a large brass oil lamp (lamp lighting), with red and pink flower petals scattered at its base. Beside him a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a pink shawl and red forehead mark stands watching. At right, a bald man in white dhoti and an orange shawl stands with palms joined in greeting, and a younger man in orange robes with a red sash smiles at far right. A small vase of flowers sits on a white table. a person is the figure with long hair and orange robes performing the lamp lighting.2010-09-05A brass standing oil lamp (deepam) with a tall stem is being lit on a white stage in front of a dark blue draped curtain. A long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala lights the lamp with a taper. Beside him a man in a white shirt, white dhoti and pink shawl stands with hands folded. At right, a bald man in white with an orange shawl is smiling with palms pressed together, and a man in orange robes stands at far right with hands joined in namaste. Red and pink flowers are placed at the base of the lamp. Beige and orange armchairs sit at left. Calling the orange-robed man with long hair and rudraksha mala a person would be unsupported; he is a devotee performing a lamp-lighting ritual.2010-09-05A photograph of three men standing on a white glossy stage in front of a dark navy curtain. On the left, a man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala stands with hands clasped, looking upward. In the centre, a man in white ritual clothes with a pink-peach shawl stands beside a tall brass oil lamp (deepa) decorated with red and pink flower petals at its base. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl holds his hands together. Behind them, a man in white holds a tray with offerings, and cream armchairs with a flower arrangement sit at the left edge.2010-09-05A photograph on a stage with a dark navy draped curtain behind it. A tall brass oil lamp (deepa) stands centrally on a white floor, with red and white flower petals scattered at its base. On the left, a smiling man with long dark swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a crown-less sannyasi garb and a long rudraksha mala; his distinctive long hair and saffron robe with rudraksha beads are appearance cues. In the centre, a man in white ritual clothes and a pink-orange shawl stands with palms joined in namaste, with a red tilak on his forehead. On the right, a bald older man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl and a red tilak folds his hands in namaste. A flower arrangement sits on a white table at left, and another person stands partly visible at the far right edge.2010-09-05September 05 20102010-09-05A stage event with a black draped backdrop and a white tent canopy above. A long-haired man in saffron-orange sannyasi robes and a rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead, stands with palms joined beside a tall brass oil lamp (deepa) decorated with red and white flowers at its base. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shirt with a pink shawl and red tilak also stands with palms pressed together, and an older bald man in white dhoti with an orange satin shawl bearing printed text joins his hands in greeting. A small floral arrangement sits on a white table at left, and a man in a white shirt stands in the background.2010-09-05A stage event with a brass oil lamp (deepam) standing on a white floor in the centre, decorated at its base with pink and white flowers. Three men stand behind it in front of a dark navy curtain. On the left, a man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a red bindi, and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. In the centre, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a pink shawl stands with hands folded. On the right, a bald man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Beige armchairs sit at the left edge and a man in orange robes walks in the background at the right. a person: the saffron-robed man on the left has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron clothing.2010-09-05September 05 20102010-09-05September 05 20102010-09-05September 05 20102010-09-05A photograph of three standing men on a stage before a dark blue curtain beside a brass oil lamp (deepam) on a white floor with red and yellow flower petals at its base. In the centre, a man in white kurta and dhoti wears a pink shawl. On the right, an older man in white kurta and dhoti wears an orange shawl and a wristwatch, hands clasped. Behind them, attendants in white dhotis stand near a tray of offerings, and a cream sofa sits at the left edge.2010-09-05A stage event before a dark blue draped curtain. On the left, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in greeting, smiling and looking down; by the Swamiji (probable) label on this page, he is the candidate, with those cues. In the centre, a man in a white kurta and pale peach shawl stands behind a tall brass oil lamp. On the right, a bald man with a moustache in white clothes and a bright orange shawl extends his hand toward the brass lamp, as if lighting or presenting it. A small floral arrangement and a pale yellow chair sit at the left edge.2010-09-05