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A figure in an orange turban and saffron robe, with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala, stands on a stage smiling while receiving a framed painting from a man in a dark maroon kurta with an orange shawl on the right. A man in white on the left and another man in red-and-green-bordered orange shawl hold the frame's edges. Behind them a large backdrop shows painted figures in ornate gold and red attire, including a charioteer with a whip and a blue-skinned deity wearing a garland and crown. The framed painting depicts a bearded figure in white seated with a halo. A partial red Hindi-style logo appears at the top left.

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A photograph of a ceremonial presentation in front of a large backdrop painted with Hindu deities, including a figure with a bow and a blue-skinned deity adorned with garlands. A man in a saffron-orange turban, orange robe and long dark rudraksha mala stands centre, receiving a framed picture of a seated figure with a halo; two men in orange and red shawls and a man in white kurta and gold bracelet hold the frame, and an older man in maroon kurta and orange shawl with a red tilak on his forehead reaches in from the right. The orange-robed man is a candidate for a person based on his saffron turban, rudraksha mala and ornate clothing, but the identification is uncertain.2011-05-24A photograph on a stage in front of a large painted banner of Krishna driving a chariot pulled by white horses, with Kannada script in red letters at the top. Four men are present. On the left, a man in a white shirt and white trousers reaches toward a framed picture. Next to him, a man in a red-and-gold shawl holds one side of the framed picture, which shows a blue deity seated in a golden setting. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron cloth, an orange turban and a dark rudraksha mala, and has a red tilak on his forehead; he is a person candidate with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues, and is receiving the framed gift. On the right, a man in a maroon kurta and orange shawl, with a vermilion mark on his forehead, extends his hand to the framed picture.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.2011-05-24May 09 20152015-05-09A 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.2011-05-24September 14 20152015-09-14 +1 copiesStage event photo with a dark blue backdrop showing a green-faced deity murti with a golden crown and a starburst behind it. A bearded elder in saffron-orange robes and turban, left, holds his hands together and receives an offering from a man in white dhoti and orange shawl, right. In the centre, a smiling man in a deep red shawl, orange-red turban, rudraksha-style flower garlands and a gold armband stands with a headset microphone. A golden throne and a silver trident are visible behind, and a bald man in orange-brown robes stands at far right.2015-05-09A photograph inside a tent with orange fabric walls and large devotional posters of Shiva with trident and snakes behind the group. A bearded man in orange robes and sunglasses holds a gilded framed painting of a seated bearded sage with a kamandalu, while a man in a maroon-and-gold dhoti and a red turban with gold armbands receives it. A bearded man in orange on the left wears a rudraksha-style pendant, and another bearded man in orange with gold beads stands at right. Cushions with red and gold patterns cover the floor. Some of the men resemble a person figure in the maroon-and-gold garments with a red turban, but the appearance is uncertain, so this is recorded as unsure. Four people are visible.2015-09-14 +1 copiesStage event against a dark backdrop with a glowing green deity murti head crowned with an ornate gold crown. A man in orange and peach robes and an orange turban on the left holds his cupped hands out over a small offering. In the centre, a figure in an orange turban, red shawl and multiple flower garlands, with a gold-coloured ornate chair behind, stands with hands cupped. Beside them a man in white kurta with an orange shawl holds a silver trident. At far right a bald man in glasses wears an orange garment and rudraksha mala. Scene suggests a ritual offering on stage.2015-05-09A stage event before a large green-faced deity mural with a golden crown and a starry red backdrop. A man in an orange turban and saffron-orange robes, with a saffron shawl, stands at left helping drape a red silk shawl over the shoulders of a central figure. The central figure wears an orange turban, a brown robe, a white and orange flower garland, and a red silk wrap, and holds a small object. At right, a man in white kurta with an orange-yellow shawl holds a trident-like ritual staff and a leaf, while a bald man with glasses and rudraksha beads stands behind. A gold-trimmed chair is partly visible. Four people are visible.2015-05-09Photo of a stage event before an ornate golden arch and a framed portrait with flower garlands. A woman in a rust-red turban and orange robe sits on the left in a red throne-style chair, smiling and holding a white paper. A man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads sits centre on a red throne, a folded certificate in orange and yellow held out to him by a man in a white shirt and green shawl. Behind them a young man wears a white turban and orange shawl, and an older man in a white cap and pink shawl stands at right. Another man stands behind in white. Several people stand in the background.2015-01-13Outdoor 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.2011-05-24