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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a red-cushioned throne decorated with white and red flower garlands, hands joined in greeting. A woman in white sari with a red bead necklace holds a silver plate with a lit flame, performing aarti. A man in white dhoti drapes a shimmering lavender-silver shawl over the seated figure's shoulders. Other men in white stand behind. The setting is a hall with a painted ceiling and a blue banner with Tamil text above. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala, and is being honoured on a throne.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a red throne-like seat being honoured with garlands at an indoor satsang venue. The seated person wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron garments, with a blue-purple silk shawl draped over the shoulders, a rudraksha-style mala, and a long white and red flower garland around the neck. A woman in a white sari with grey stripes, with a flower in her hair and gold bangles, leans in from the left to adorn him. On the right, a bare-chested older man in a white dhoti with a black belt places his hands on the seat. Behind them, a blue banner bears Tamil text and a yellow emblem, and ornate painted ceiling panels hang above strings of bulbs. Several standing men in white shirts and dhotis watch in the background.2002-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban with a red tilak, draped in thick white and red flower garlands and a blue-purple cloth, seated on a red-cushioned wooden throne. A woman in a white blouse and white-and-grey striped shawl bends forward with palms pressed together and hand raised over his head, while a bare-chested older man in a white dhoti with a black belt and rudraksha-style beaded mala bows with folded hands beside her. Two men in white stand at the left, and a red-and-blue banner with Tamil lettering hangs behind the throne under a painted ceiling with lamps. The scene shows a welcoming or blessing moment.2002-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial welcome inside a room with a navy banner bearing large yellow Tamil lettering and marigold and rose garlands strung above. A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe, draped with long garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, sits on a red-cushioned throne-style chair. A woman in an orange blouse and white sari with gold border, with white flowers in her hair, holds a brass plate with a lit flame toward him, while a man in a white shirt holds a second plate with a flame. A woman in a white patterned sari and a man in a white shirt stand nearby, and a man in a blue shirt stands at the right edge. Fruit sits on the floor below the throne. Probable Swamiji, seated on the throne with saffron turban, saffron robe and floral garlands, receiving the aarti.2002-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated hall at a satsang event. A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban, with a gold-coloured necklace and a garland of white and red flowers, sits on a red ornate throne with his bare feet resting on a red cushion. Two white-clad people kneel and bow near a brass oil lamp on the left, one woman in white with a white garland and one man in white. A woman in a yellow sari holds a microphone and gestures, and two men in white stand behind, one with a mala. A large blue banner with Tamil lettering and a garlanded red-and-gold arch are in the background, with hanging string lights overhead. Fruit sits at the base of the throne. The seated man's appearance is consistent with the page's Swamiji claim, with orange robe, turban and garland cues, so the candidate is labelled probable.2002-07-072002 - Glimpses From Various Programs2002-01-01 +2 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head cloth sits with palms joined in namaste on a red and wooden throne-style chair, draped with white and red flower garlands and a purple shawl. In front, a woman in a white sari with grey border bows with folded hands, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala bows beside her. Offerings sit on a brass plate with flowers and fruit, and a lit oil lamp burns on a tray in the foreground. A blue-and-yellow banner with Tamil lettering and a decorated wooden ceiling form the backdrop.2002-07-07A photograph of a seated man on a red-cushioned throne-style chair, wearing an orange-saffron turban and orange-saffron robes, draped in long garlands of white, yellow, red and multicoloured flowers. A woman in a white sari with an orange border and white flowers in her hair kneels at left holding a silver plate with a lit oil lamp toward him. A man in a white shirt kneels at right, holding the same plate with his hands. A banner behind reads a Tamil greeting with a yellow lettered name, decorated with flower strings. An older man in glasses and a white shirt stands at the back, and a woman in white sits at right edge. Striped floor mats and fruit are visible at the base.2002-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated hall with a painted ceiling and string lights. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron head cloth, and a wooden rudraksha mala sits on a red throne garlanded with white flowers and a flower-topped crown, raising one hand in blessing. A young boy in a grey shirt kneels at the throne with palms joined beside a woman in an orange-and-peach sari holding flowers. Standing behind them are men in white shirts and dark trousers, and a seated man in a maroon robe appears at the right. A blue banner with yellow Tamil lettering hangs behind the throne.2002-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang on a stage in a hall with a decorated painted ceiling and string lights. A seated figure on a red throne with a white and red garland draped over the chair wears a saffron-orange robe and an orange head wrap, holding a short white rod. a person based on the saffron robe and orange head wrap, seated centrally on the throne. A man in an orange shawl over white clothes stands at left speaking into a microphone beside a brass plate of fruit. A woman in a teal blouse and pink skirt sits cross-legged at right foreground with eyes closed, while several men in white dhotis and shirts stand or kneel around the stage. A blue banner behind the stage shows yellow Tamil lettering.2002-07-07 +1 copies2002 - Glimpses From Various Programs2002-01-01 +2 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial welcome inside a hall. A seated figure on a red-cushioned throne wears an orange turban, orange-gold silk garment and a long garland of yellow, white and red flowers draped over the body and down the lap; he holds his hands together in greeting. Two people kneel on a striped floor mat at his feet, one in white with an orange shawl bowing low with head near the garlands, another in white kneeling to touch the garlands. Behind, a man in white shirt and dhoti with glasses and a woman in a white sari hold a brass tray with a lit flame, performing aarti. A banner with yellow Tamil lettering and floral festoons hangs behind the throne. The figure's appearance matches the cues of an orange turban, orange-gold clothing and garlands on a throne, but identity is uncertain.2002-07-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban sits on a large red throne with a gold-edged backrest, draped in white and red flower garlands. He wears a rudraksha mala and a purple shawl, and speaks into a microphone on a stand. Behind and beside him stand four men in white shirts and dhotis or white clothing; one with a long beard and white robe stands with hands clasped, another with folded arms in a white dhoti. A brass tray of fruit sits on a patterned table at left. The hall has a painted blue-and-red ceiling and a blue banner with yellow Tamil lettering behind the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has saffron and orange ceremonial dress, a turban, rudraksha mala and purple shawl, and is seated on a throne.2002-07-07