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A 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.

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A stage ceremony where a brass oil lamp (kuthu vilakku) with a lit flame stands on a white floor, decorated with red and white flowers at its base. A man in orange robes with a red bindi, long hair and a rudraksha mala with hands folded in anjali stands on the left with eyes closed. Beside the lamp a man in white kurta and a pink shawl holds a lit taper or stick. On the right a bald man in a white dhoti and kurta with an orange-and-gold shawl, a red tilak and a wristwatch also presses his palms together. A dark blue curtain backs the stage, and a cream armchair sits at the far left. Visible at the edge, a person in white stands near the right edge. The orange-robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala has appearance cues matching the probable candidate, shown in the page's event context.2010-09-05A 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.2010-09-05September 05 20102010-09-05September 05 20102010-09-05A photograph of a stage event beside a brass oil lamp. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi stands barefoot with his palms clasped, eyes lowered. Beside the lamp, a man in white dhoti and kurta with a pink-orange shawl stands with hands folded in namaste. At far right, an older bald man in white with an orange shawl also joins palms in greeting. A third man in white shirt stands in the background before a dark blue draped curtain, with cream armchairs and a flower arrangement at left. Red and white flower petals are scattered around the base of the brass lamp. The lamp is a traditional oil lamp, and the scene suggests a welcoming or lighting ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-robed, long-haired man wearing a rudraksha mala.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.2010-09-05September 05 20102010-09-05A 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 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.2010-09-05A 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 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.2010-09-05September 05 20102010-09-05