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A 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.

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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 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.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 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 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.2011-05-24Outdoor 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.2011-05-24A photograph of a public event on an outdoor stage in front of a large banner showing Krishna with a horse-drawn chariot and Kannada and Hindi script. A man in an orange turban with white and orange garlands and a white shawl stands centre with palms pressed together in greeting. On his left, a man in orange and green shawl also joins his palms. On his right, a bald man in a maroon kurta and orange shawl holds his hands out toward the centre figure. A bystander in a cap appears at the right edge. The centre figure wears a rudraksha mala and displays a distinctive orange turban and garlands, which are the appearance cues for a person, though his identity is uncertain.2011-05-24Photograph of a ceremonial moment on a stage with orange chairs and a dark blue curtain. A shaved-headed elderly man with long grey dreadlocks, wearing an orange and red shawl with gold border, receives a long garland of yellow, white, pink and purple flowers. A younger man with long dark hair, bare-chested and draped in an orange cloth, lifts the garland toward him while holding a golden bowl of fruit and offerings with a pineapple. Two more garlanded figures sit to the right, and a bright orange hanging is visible above.2011-02-13A 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.2011-05-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban at a dais draped with a white cloth and white and orange flower garlands. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi, and smiles while speaking. Beside him, a man in a red kurta with a gold-bordered orange shawl sits with a red mark on his forehead. Behind them, other seated figures in orange and red clothing are partly visible, and a large painted backdrop of ornate deity imagery with red and gold jewelled designs fills the background. a person: the central seated man in saffron robes, turban and rudraksha mala is a presentation candidate for a person, seated and speaking in a press setting.2011-05-24A photo of a stage event in front of a large painted banner with Kannada script reading "ಹಿಂದೂ" (Hindu) and a depiction of Krishna driving a chariot pulled by white horses. A central man wears an orange turban and orange shawl over a cream garment, with white and red garlands around his neck, and presses his palms together in greeting. A man on the right in a maroon kurta with an orange shawl gestures toward him with open hands. On the left, a man in an orange-and-gold shawl and red kurta stands with palms joined, and partly visible men in orange clothing stand at the edges. Several people in the crowd are visible at the lower right.2011-05-24