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A figure in a flowing saffron-orange garment with a red undershirt stands barefoot on a red stage with gold floral embroidery along its edge, raising both hands palm-forward beside their head. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders and a small red mark is visible on the forehead. Behind is a white-draped backdrop, a white upholstered chair with an orange shawl draped over one arm, and a vase of yellow and white flowers with fern fronds on a white-covered table. A chrome-stand microphone stands to the right and a few books are on the left edge. Probable Swamiji cues include the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and forehead mark, consistent with the Erode event. One person is visible on stage; a partial head appears at the bottom-left corner.

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January 31 20092009-01-31February 03 20092009-02-03A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe standing on a red stage carpet with both arms raised overhead, palms open. Behind is a draped orange backdrop, a white sofa, a small white side table holding flowers and two metal cups, and stacked books at the left edge. Flower arrangements frame the stage. In the foreground, seated audience members in white garments and a seated figure in a white turban occupy the lower edge of the frame.2009-02-03February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14A standing figure in a flowing orange-saffron robe stands on a red carpeted stage, one arm raised and the other hand raised near the face, apparently in a blessing or energy-transmission gesture. Behind them is a white-draped backdrop, a white sofa with an orange cloth, a golden urn with tall yellow-tipped plumes, stacked books, and yellow and white flower arrangements on a gold-patterned stage skirt. Seated and standing devotees in white clothing with white headbands sit on the red carpet in the foreground, facing the stage during the programme.2009-01-31A person in a flowing saffron-orange robe stands on a wooden stage raising one hand high while holding a handheld microphone in the other. Behind them, a brown draped curtain hangs in rippled folds. A white-covered chair with tasselled cushions and a vase of yellow flowers sit to the side, and a second person in white with an orange shawl stands near the chair, appearing to take photographs. A standing microphone on a tripod stands at right. The person's long hair falls past their shoulders and they wear a visible forehead mark.2009-02-14A figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe stands barefoot on a red stage with a gold-patterned cloth, arms raised palms outward before a white draped backdrop. A white armchair with a gold-tipped base sits behind, flanked by flower arrangements of yellow and white blooms, stacks of books and tall gold-based vessels with cream-coloured fronds. A microphone stand is at the right. The figure has long dark hair and a red tilak on the forehead, and a saffron shawl lies on the side table. The swami-like appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and a tilak qualifies as a probable Swamiji presence on stage during the discourse.2009-01-31A man with long, dark, wavy hair stands barefoot on a green carpet over a red runner, holding a handheld microphone at chest height and smiling. He wears a loose saffron-orange garment wrapped over the shoulders and body, with a red bindi on his forehead and a red undershirt visible at the neck. Behind him hangs an orange cloth backdrop and a white sofa with a white cover and orange-trimmed armrests. To the left stands a small white-covered side table holding a vase of pink and yellow flowers and a steel cup. The setting suggests a stage talk or satsang, though no audience is visible.2009-02-03January 25 20092009-01-25A standing man with long, loose black hair and a small red tilak on his forehead wears a flowing saffron-orange robe wrapped over one shoulder and raises both palms outward in a blessing gesture on a stage. Behind him stands an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, garlanded with yellow, red and white flowers, beneath pink and turquoise drapery and a floral canopy. The stage is covered in red carpet with a white draped table at left. Appearance-based label: a person, with the same role of a robed figure giving blessing before the throne. In the foreground a blurred camera or equipment is visible. Event context matches a Kalpataru convention at Erode, Tamil Nadu.2009-01-31A standing man in an orange-saffron robe draped over his body stands barefoot on a red cushion placed on an ornate gold throne with carved gilt detailing and red-and-black tiger-striped upholstery. His long dark hair is partly covered by a crown of orange and white flowers, and he has a red bindi on his forehead. He raises both open palms toward the audience with a calm smile. Behind him hang swagged red velvet drapes and white pleated curtains, with garlands of orange gerbera and white flowers decorating the throne. On side tables covered in white cloths sit fruit, pineapple, coconuts and small packaged items. The red-carpeted stage suggests a public programme.2009-02-15A man in a loose saffron-orange robe over a red inner garment stands barefoot on a red carpet aisle, both arms raised with palms open, smiling. A small red bindi marks his forehead and his hair falls to his shoulders. Seated rows of white-clad audience members wearing white headbands face the stage, with white plastic chairs lining the aisle. A red and gold stage backdrop with Tamil script and a projection screen stand behind him.2009-07-25