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A photograph of a ceremonial worship scene in a hall with a red floor covering. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a white garland sits centrally on a decorated throne-like seat framed by yellow and white flower garlands, smiling and raising one hand in blessing. Two men in white dhotis and white shirts bend forward in devotion, one touching the seat's base near a tray of flowers and offerings. A brass oil lamp, a brass plate with fruit and betel leaves, and framed photographs with garlands sit on a draped table at right. A large backdrop shows a smiling figure in orange with a rudraksha mala, and Tamil lettering reads a commemoration heading. Flower petals scatter the floor.

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A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring on a stage with a red-carpeted step. A person in a saffron-orange robe sits on a white-draped seat, bare feet forward, with a white and red flower garland around the neck, smiling as a devotee in an orange garment bends to touch the feet. Men in white dhotis and white shirts stand around, one holding a hand near the seated figure. Behind is a large orange-robed banner image, a wooden podium with fruit on top, and a floral arrangement of white daisies, orange gerberas and purple blooms in front. Counting only visible physical people, about six are present.2010-02-15A stage event with a seated figure in orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a white and red flower garland, sitting on a white-draped throne with an orange cloth backdrop. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand and bow near the red-carpeted platform, one with hands folded in namaskar. Floral arrangements in yellow, red and white flank the stage, and a second figure in orange stands behind the throne. A banner with large Tamil lettering frames the scene.2010-02-15A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an orange-cushioned seat, wearing an orange shawl over orange robes and draped in long garlands of white and red flowers. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis bend forward to offer or adjust flowers at his feet. Behind him stands a white statue of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, also garlanded, beside an ornate gold throne with a red and gold canopy. Brass lamps, a copper vessel, a brass bowl of petals, an open book on a stand, and a tray of bananas and sweets sit on the altar platform. A man in white with an orange shawl stands at the left edge.2010-07-06A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gilded throne with a carved red-cushioned back and a small gilded lion-form footrest. A tiered gilded umbrella hangs above him. He wears a long red and white flower garland with a yellow flower pendant and a red forehead mark, and he smiles with eyes closed. In front of him a man in white dhoti and shirt kneels on a white-draped platform with hands in anjali. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a dark pendant necklace stands at the left. Behind them is a large red and silver backdrop with a purple bird logo at upper left. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing, which are appearance cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so the seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji in person.2007-02-24February 01 2009 Kalpataru Convention at Coimbatore City2009-02-01A photograph on a stage under a white tent. A standing figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban wears a long white flower garland with red flower clusters and a rudraksha mala, smiling and looking down. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, his hand on the head of a seated man in white clothes. Another person lies prone on the red stage floor at bottom. Behind them a red banner shows Tamil text and a rocky hill backdrop. White draped chairs and a yellow-draped table sit at right. The page lists this as a Seeragapadi stage function with a person not present per the page, so the standing figure is an unidentified saffron-clad person and is described by role only.2010-02-18A stage event with a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing many flower garlands, with hands raised in greeting. Several men in white dhotis and shirts bend forward to touch the feet of the seated figure, and gold plates with flowers sit on the green floor in front. A younger man in white with an orange shawl sits beside the seated figure. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling portrait of a man with long hair and a red bindi, with Tamil text, and a mountain backdrop. A cooler stands at the right edge. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the role is described as a seated guru receiving devotion.2007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12February 01 2009 Kalpataru Convention at Coimbatore City2009-02-01December 25 20082008-12-25Indoor stage event with a large banner behind it. The banner shows a smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi, set against a dark mountain silhouette, with Tamil text printed beside him. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a yellow-orange turban or headwrap receives flower garlands, one white-and-orange, while a man in white kneels before him, possibly on a white cushioned seat. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand around, one bending to lay flower garlands and marigolds on the floor. Gold trays with offerings sit on the green carpet. A white cooler stands in the foreground and a small wall lamp hangs above.2007-01-12A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, draped in white and yellow garlands, with a long-haired figure in saffron clothing and white garlands receiving offerings. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands holding a silver tray of fruit and flowers toward the seated figure, while another man in saffron robes and a standing attendant in white clothing are nearby. Flower arrangements in red, orange and white decorate the backdrop, and green carpet covers the floor. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with long hair and orange ornate clothing, receiving a tray offering. Several people are visible.2009-01-28