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A photograph of a stage backdrop with draped pastel fabric, string lights and painted mountain scenery, with a banner reading in Tamil 'Kadhavai thira... kaatru varattum'. On the right, a figure in an orange turban, long swept-back dark hair, orange robe with gold border and rudraksha mala stands beside a white throne, appearing to be Swamiji (probable). On the left, a man in white shirt and white dhoti holds papers, and a man in a pink shirt and beige trousers holds a garland of red cloth and a booklet. A man in white with his back to the camera faces the stage, and another man in white stands behind. The setting is an indoor convention stage.

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A photograph from a stage event with a draped fabric canopy and string lights above a painted backdrop of red and orange mountain peaks. On the right, a person in an orange-saffron robe with gold-edged border and an orange turban stands with palms pressed together in greeting, long dark hair visible. In the centre, a man in a pink shirt with a red silk shawl and beige trousers and belt bends forward with hands extended toward the figure, receiving blessing. Behind him, a man in a white shirt holds a paper or envelope, and other men in white shirts and trousers stand at the left edge.2004-12-03Photograph of a stage event with draped fabric ceiling, string lights and a painted backdrop of rocky hills with a red peak. On the right, a figure in an orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala stands smiling beside a white throne-like seat; the wearer is an appearance-based a person candidate. Center, an older man in white shirt and dhoti holds up a blue book with a photo cover, while a man in white holds a folded purple and gold shawl and a man in white stands at the left holding a small plaque. Other men in white and light shirts stand in the background. A Tamil banner with 'Kadhavai Thira Kaatru Varattum' hangs behind them.2004-12-03December 03 2004 - Mass Living Enlightenment initiation in Salem2004-12-03Photograph of a stage event with a painted backdrop of stylised grey and pink mountains, palm trees and a glowing sun, draped with pastel fabric and paper cloud signs. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with a matching orange head wrap, long dark hair and a gold-edged orange shawl stands at right, smiling and touching the shoulder of a bowing man in a white shirt and a patterned gold-and-mauve shawl. At left a man in white shirt and trousers stands with his hand on the head of a bowing man in white, while another man in white bows nearby. Attendees in white ritual clothes surround the blessing.2004-12-03A stage event under a draped fabric canopy with string lights and painted rock backdrop. On the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head covering, with rudraksha malas and a gold-edged orange shawl, stands smiling beside a white chair; this is an appearance-based candidate, and the visible cues (long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas) qualify him as a person. In the centre, a man in white holds up a book whose cover shows a smiling saffron-turbaned figure, while others in white dhotis stand near him. Speech bubbles on the backdrop read the event title and a Salem satsang label.2004-12-03December 03 2004 - Mass Living Enlightenment initiation in Salem2004-12-03A man in a white shirt and blue patterned shawl stands on a stage, holding a small red-and-pink gift box toward a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban, seen from behind. Behind them a backdrop shows painted grey rock peaks and green foliage, with a banner reading in Tamil. A second man in white stands at the left edge wearing an identity badge. The saffron-robed figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and orange ceremonial dress, a person cue, though the face is not visible; the presenter is a devotee offering a gift.2004-12-03A stage event with a large backdrop showing a portrait of a man in a white turban and Tamil orange lettering. Three men stand at the centre: two in white and beige shirts and dhotis presenting a small blue-covered book together, and on the right a young man with long hair, an orange turban, rudraksha mala, and an orange and gold shawl and dhoti. A white chair with a white cushion sits to the right. A man in white stands at the far left. The printed backdrop and cover show the portrait with a caption. The right-hand figure has long hair and saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered shawl, though the identity is uncertain.2004-11-05A stage event in a hall with a row of ceiling spotlights and a yellow banner with Tamil lettering behind the stage. A man in white shirt and trousers stands at left with palms pressed together in greeting, a garland of red and yellow flowers around his neck. Next to him a figure in orange robes and a long orange shawl with gold border, wearing a beaded necklace, smiles. In the centre a man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers wears a white jasmine garland and accepts a small book from a bald figure in orange robes and a white headband at right. Another orange-robed person stands at far left edge. A white draped backdrop, a flower arrangement and a microphone stand are on the stage.2005-11-22 +1 copiesA photograph from a mass initiation event on a stage backdrop draped with pink and mauve fabric and painted rock formations. On the right, a figure in an orange turban, orange robe and long dark hair places a hand on the head of a bald, bespectacled older man in a white shirt. A man in a white shirt with a red-and-maroon patterned shawl bows with hands pressed together beside them. Two other men in white shirts stand in the background, and a Tamil banner with a printed caption reads 'Kadhavai thira... kaatru varattum' with a second label reading 'Dhyana Satsangam Salem'. Whether the orange-robed figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2004-12-03November 05 20042004-11-05November 22 20052005-11-22