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A photograph of a stage event where a man in a rust-orange kurta with an orange-and-gold shawl garlands a central figure wearing a saffron-orange head wrap, orange robes and a rudraksha mala. A bald older man in a maroon kurta and orange shawl reaches up to adjust the garland from behind. A marigold and white flower garland with red roses hangs between them. Behind them is a large painted backdrop of a charioteer and a deity with a crown beside white horses. Seated figures in orange robes sit at the edges, and a white-clothed table sits in front.

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Two men in red and maroon ethnic dress drape a long garland of yellow marigolds and white flowers over a central figure in an orange saffron turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala, who stands between them on a stage. The man on the left wears a red kurta with an orange-and-gold shawl; the man on the right wears a maroon kurta with an orange shawl. Behind them a large banner shows a painted chariot scene with a blue-skinned deity figure holding reins and white horses, with Kannada script printed in red. Seated monks in orange robes sit at the edge of the stage and a floral arrangement sits on the table in front.2011-05-24A photograph of an outdoor stage event with a large printed backdrop showing a charioteer-and-horses scene with a crowned figure. Two men in the foreground hold up a long garland of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses. The man on the left wears a red-orange kurta with a matching shawl and stands with arms raised. The man on the right, bald, wears a maroon kurta with an orange shawl and raises one hand, and a third figure in orange robes and a white garment sits between them, with a rudraksha mala visible. Seated people in orange clothing line the edges of the stage.2011-05-24A figure in an orange turban and saffron robe with a white shawl stands on a stage with hands pressed together in namaste, wearing layered white and orange flower garlands. A man in a red-orange kurta with a gold-bordered shawl stands at left, smiling and gesturing. A man in a maroon kurta with an orange shawl stands at right, placing his hand on the garlanded figure's shoulder. Behind them a large backdrop shows a chariot with horses and a charioteer in ornate Hindu painted style, with Kannada-script lettering reading the word for Hindu in red, and a blue-skinned deity with a peacock-feather crown. a person candidate: the central figure has an orange turban, saffron robe, multiple garlands and a shawl, but appearance alone is insufficient to confirm identity.2011-05-24A photograph of a stage event against a large printed banner showing Krishna in a blue-skinned depiction with a peacock-feather crown, a chariot with white horses, and Kannada-script text reading 'Hindu' in red. A man in a bright red-orange kurta with gold border raises a long garland of yellow marigolds and white jasmine with red roses toward a central figure wearing an orange turban, white shawl with blue stripes and rudraksha beads, who has his hands pressed together and is smiling. To the right stands a bald man in a dark maroon kurta and orange shawl, hands folded. Several other men in orange clothing are partly visible at the left edge.2011-05-24A photograph of a stage event in front of a large colourful banner with Kannada script and a painted scene of a chariot and a blue-skinned deity figure with a crown. A man in a white shirt stands at the left edge. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange garment with a white shawl and a rudraksha mala is smiling while two men in orange and maroon kurtas drape a large white and yellow flower garland around his neck, one from the left and one from the right. Several other people, one in orange, stand behind them, and the lower right shows a phone or camera held by someone.2011-05-24Outdoor stage event in front of a large red and white banner with Kannada script and painted deity imagery, including a figure with a blue face and a chariot with horses. A man in a saffron-orange turban and a white shawl with orange border stands with palms pressed together in greeting, wearing a garland of white and orange flowers and a rudraksha-style mala. A man in a maroon kurta with an orange shawl drapes a garland of yellow marigolds over him. To the left, a man in a red kurta with a gold-bordered orange shawl and a red tilak stands beside a man in orange robes. Several people stand in the background, and a microphone is visible at the bottom.2011-05-24Outdoor stage event in front of a large painted backdrop showing Kannada-script lettering and a Hindu chariot scene with Krishna and Arjuna in a golden ratha, horses with ornate harnesses, and a red flag. A man in an orange-saffron turban and orange-and-white robe stands centre, hands in anjali, wearing a white shawl and a large garland of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses; he smiles. Beside him on the left, a man in orange robes and an orange shawl with a green-and-gold border also holds his palms together. On the right, a bald man in a maroon kurta and orange shawl places a hand on the garland. Two men in orange robes stand at the edge, and uniformed police are visible at the far right.2011-05-24A central figure in an orange turban and orange-saffron robe stands with palms pressed together in greeting, smiling, wearing white-and-saffron shawl draped over shoulders and layered garlands of white flowers, red roses and marigolds. A man in a red-orange kurta with a saffron-and-green bordered shawl stands to the left, smiling and gesturing. On the right, a bald man in a maroon kurta and saffron stole places his hand on the central figure's shoulder, smiling. Behind them a large backdrop shows painted Hindu imagery: a chariot with an ornate canopy and charioteer, a deity with a blue face and peacock-feather crown, and a white bull with decorated blue-and-red harness. Other people stand at the edges, one wearing orange. Red and white Kannada lettering appears on the banner.2011-05-24Outdoor stage event in front of a large colourful banner showing Hindu imagery, including Krishna with a peacock-feather crown and blue complexion beside a chariot and white horse, plus a painted Arjuna-style charioteer figure. Red Kannada-script lettering reads across the top of the banner. A man in an orange turban and white shawl with a white and orange garland stands with palms pressed together in namaste. A man in a maroon kurta with an orange shawl places his hands on the turbaned man's shoulder in greeting. A second man in an orange kurta and orange shawl stands at left, also with palms joined. The turbaned man appears to be Swamiji (probable), given the orange turban, ceremonial garland and orange ritual clothing, though his appearance is only partially clear.2011-05-24A photograph of a seated event on a stage with a large painted backdrop showing a horse and ornate red, gold and green decorative patterns. In the centre-right, a smiling person wears an orange-saffron turban, a saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl, and a long rudraksha mala around the neck; he sits behind a white draped table holding a white and yellow flower garland, and his appearance is consistent with the a person cues of turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, though the image is not clear enough for certainty. To his left, a man in a red kurta wears a gold-bordered orange scarf with a green sash. On the far left, a person in orange robes sits in a chair, and a bald man in orange sits at the right edge. Several other seated people appear in the background.2011-05-24Photograph of a stage event in front of a large banner with red Kannada-script lettering and painted Hindu imagery, including a chariot scene and a figure with blue skin and peacock-feather crown beside a white bull. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron-orange shawl over a cream garment, wearing a rudraksha mala and garlands of white flowers and red roses, stands with palms joined in namaste. To his right, a man in a maroon kurta and orange shawl places his hands on the garlanded man's shoulders. To the left, a man in a red-orange kurta with a golden-bordered shawl stands with palms pressed together in greeting, with another orange-clad figure partly visible at the edge.2011-05-24A photograph of three men on a stage in front of a large printed backdrop showing a decorated chariot, a deity with a crown and blue skin, and Kannada script in red letters. The central man wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala, and smiles as a man in a red kurta with a gold-bordered orange shawl drapes a white cloth with blue stripes over his shoulders. A third man on the right, in a dark maroon kurta and orange shawl, stands with hands together. The central figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of a saffron turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, but the photo does not establish this clearly.2011-05-24