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A photograph taken on a stage at an event. A central figure in an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala with long dark hair stands smiling, holding a bronze-brown shawl that is being draped or presented, and a garland of white flowers with red blossoms. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt presses palms together in greeting beside a brass ornamented lamp stand wrapped in green garland. Another man in a white shirt and a man in a light blue shirt stand near the shawl. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with maroon border holds a garland, and a man in a white shirt stands at the edge. Red chairs and a blue curtain form the backdrop. Swamiji candidate is visible with orange turban, rudraksha mala and shawl presentation cues, so this is a probable appearance-based identification.

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A photograph of a stage event with a man in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron top and dhoti, with long dark hair and a white-and-orange garland held in his hands, draping a golden-bordered maroon shawl over an older man in white dhoti and shirt. Behind him, a bald man in orange robes and an orange shawl holds a tray, and a man in a striped white shirt and dark trousers stands at right. A large brass lamp stands at left and the background shows a dark curtain and a pale wall. The appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), an in_person candidate with a saffron turban, long hair and ceremonial garland, giving a shawl to a devotee; identity remains uncertain.2010-09-20A stage event with a standing figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala, receiving a gift from a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a purple shawl and a garland around his neck. Swamiji (probable): the standing figure in saffron-orange robes, orange head wrap, long dark hair and rudraksha mala is the central figure on stage. Behind them, a monk in orange robes stands beside the stage, and seated guests in white and light shirts sit in chairs. A large banner behind the stage shows a lotus emblem, a large portrait of a man in an orange turban, and Kannada script.2010-09-20A stage event photograph. A man in an orange robe with an orange turban and long dark hair stands center, holding out his hands to a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows with a purple shawl and white flower garland around his neck. Beside them, a sannyasi in orange robes holds a brass tray with an offering, and a man in a white shirt watches nearby. Seated guests in white and light clothing line the stage, and a large backdrop shows a red-turbaned portrait beside a lotus emblem. Probable Swamiji (orange robe, orange turban, long hair, rudraksha mala) is physically present, honouring a visitor.2010-09-20A stage ceremony at a satsang hall. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands centre, receiving a brass plate from a man in white dhoti and a cream shawl who bows with hands extended. Beside them, a second robed monk in orange and a man in a yellow-and-white garment hold objects; a seated devotee in a white shirt watches. A tall brass lamp with orange and white flower garlands stands at left, a wooden podium behind it, and a large portrait of a turbaned saint in an orange turban with a lotus emblem hangs on the right wall. Two people are seated in the foreground at right and several others are partially visible behind. The saffron-clad centre figure matches the page's Swamiji cues (orange turban, rudraksha mala, saffron robes) and is labelled probable.2010-09-20A stage event where a woman in an orange sari with an orange head covering places a white and orange flower garland around the neck of an older man wearing a gold-bordered maroon and gold shawl over white trousers. Beside them, a man in orange robes with a dark orange cloth draped over his shoulder holds a brass plate of white flowers. A tall brass lamp with hanging flower garlands stands in the foreground. Behind the stage, a large portrait shows a smiling man with a bright orange turban and a red tilak mark on his forehead, and a plain white backdrop hangs in the centre. Several people in white shirts and jeans stand in the background, and a bald man in orange robes stands at right near a cushioned orange seat.2010-09-20A stage event in a hall with a lit brass oil lamp at the left edge and a dark curtain behind a wooden podium draped with orange and marigold garlands. A man in white dhoti and a purple-bordered shawl stands barefoot on a glossy white stage with a garland of white flowers around his neck, bowing his head as a sannyasi in saffron robes and an orange turban holds a brass tray and places a garland on him. Another saffron-robed monk stands beside him. Seated guests on the right in white shirts and dhotis, one holding a booklet, watch the ceremony, and a large framed portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure with a lotus motif hangs on the right wall. Water bottles sit on the front of the stage.2010-09-20A photograph on a stage at a satsang event. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a purple shawl and a white flower garland stands at left, holding a wooden tray or plate. Facing him is a figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban and a flower garland, who appears to be receiving or presenting the tray. Behind them a monk in orange robes stands near a seated monk. To the right, several men in white and light shirts sit on chairs, one holding a booklet. A wooden podium with marigold garlands stands at center, with a woman in a green sari behind it. A large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban appears at upper right, and an oil lamp is visible at far left edge.2010-09-20A stage event in a hall with a white-tiled floor and draped dark curtains. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a purple-and-gold shawl stands at a wooden podium with an orange garland, receiving a brass tray from a bald man in saffron robes. Behind them a figure in an orange turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala stands at centre stage; a second saffron-robed monk stands further back. Seated guests in white shirts and trousers line the right side of the stage, one holding a booklet. A large brass oil lamp with flower garlands stands at the left edge, and a painted banner with a lotus and a saffron-robed portrait hangs on the right wall. Scattered petals cover the floor.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event where a man in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him, a man in a copper-gold brocade shawl with a white jasmine garland receives or offers a bundle wrapped in gold cloth. Seated men in white shirts and dhotis watch from the sides, and a man in a checked shirt stands behind. Behind them hang a red-and-cream backdrop with a lotus motif and a Malayalam-script banner. The orange-robed man has long hair and is the.2010-09-20A man in white dhoti and a purple-and-gold shawl, garlanded with white and yellow flowers, receives a brass vessel from a smiling figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap. The robed figure wears a long rudraksha mala and has long dark hair, with a crown-like orange turban. Behind them an orange-clad attendant stands at the right beside a tall brass lamp stand draped with flower garlands. Seated audience members in white and cream clothing line the stage at left, and a large banner behind shows a lotus emblem and a printed portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure.2010-09-20Stage event photograph in front of a large banner with Kannada script and a painted deity figure with a tall crown. A figure in saffron-orange robes, with an orange turban and rudraksha mala, stands beside an orange armchair and receives a brass tray of offerings and a flower garland from a man in a white shirt and dark trousers. Other saffron-robed attendants and seated men in white shirts and light clothing sit or stand along the stage. The figure has a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha mala, cues consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the identification is uncertain.2010-09-20A stage event where a monk in orange robes and an orange turban stands at left, facing a seated man in a golden-brown shawl with a garland, who is being honoured. Another orange-clad attendant at left holds a flower bundle. A man in a white striped shirt and dark trousers stands near the centre, and seated guests in light shirts occupy chairs at right. Behind them a large backdrop shows a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red tilak, and partial Kannada script reading an inaugural or felicitation heading. Several other people in white and orange are visible in the background.2010-09-20