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A photograph at an indoor event where a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala and a white vertical forehead mark stands with palms pressed together before a tall brass oil lamp with several lit wicks. Behind him, a second saffron-robed man with a white forehead mark stands beside a man in a white shirt. On the right, a man in a cream shirt with glasses holds his hand toward the lamp, which sits on a tray of pink flower petals on a white-draped table. Behind them, a black-and-white photo of a mountain and a crowd hangs on a dark backdrop, with red-and-yellow banners reading Rotary and Tiruvannamalai nearby, and a camera operator is visible at the top left.

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A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala stands at left, with a vertical tilak on his forehead, beside another saffron-robed man with a tilak. A third man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands behind a table holding a paper. At right, a man in cream clothing lights a tall brass oil lamp with several flames, set on a brass tray of pink flower petals. Behind them a banner shows a night scene with a full moon over a hill and a crowd, with Tamil text on a red poster. The setting appears to be an indoor event with other people at the edges.2008-08-03August 03 20082008-08-03August 03 20082008-08-03August 03 20082008-08-03A photograph of a man in a sleeveless orange robe with a black-patterned shawl stands at a brass oil lamp (kuthuvilakku) lit with a flame, resting his hands near its base on a white-draped table. The lamp sits on a brass tray scattered with pink flower petals. He has long, dark, wavy hair and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead. Behind him a banner shows a black-and-white photograph of a large seated gathering of white-clad people, and a portrait of a smiling man with long hair is visible at left. To the left stands a man in glasses and a pale yellow shirt with an ID badge, and another man in white stands further back. A Tamil banner at upper right reads ஸ்ரீ ஜெயேந்திர and இலவச ஆ. Swamiji (probable): the man at the lamp has long swept-back hair, a saffron robe and a rudraksha-style shawl, so he is identified by these cues as a probable candidate for Swamiji.2008-08-03August 03 20082008-08-03A photograph of an outdoor stage event under a white tent with a red stage cloth. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, while a man in a saffron-orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala holds a brass oil lamp (kuthu vilakku) with a tall stem wrapped in white flowers. Beside him, a bare-footed man in an orange robe and dark-red border lights or steadies the lamp. Behind them a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands, and at right a man in white with a yellow sash watches. At left a white chair sits on the stage and a cooler unit stands on the red floor. A banner behind the stage shows the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam logo and Tamil text.2010-02-18A photograph taken at an evening stage event under a decorated canopy with orange and white drapes. A man in an orange saffron wrap with a long rudraksha mala, a kumkum mark on his forehead and an orange turban stands with his palms joined in front of him. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti at right lights a large brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top. Behind them is a dark banner with large gold Tamil lettering and a small table holds flower arrangements in orange, yellow and pink, and a laptop.2010-01-19A photograph of a lamp-lighting ceremony on a red-carpeted outdoor stage under a white tent. Three central figures and one partial figure stand around a tall brass lamp decorated with white flower garlands and pink blossoms. On the left, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with hands near the lamp. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange-saffron robe with a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala reaches toward the lamp's flame. On the right, a figure in an orange robe and orange-and-maroon shawl holds the lamp's base with both hands. Behind them, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands, and on the far right a man in white with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala holds his hands together. A white chair with a white cover sits at far left, and a red banner with Tamil lettering, a dove-like logo and a mountain image hangs behind the stage. A white cooler unit sits on the stage.2010-02-18A stage event under a decorated canopy with orange and green paper streamers and flowers. A man with long hair, wearing an orange robe, orange turban and a white and red flower garland with a rudraksha mala, stands at a tall brass oil lamp, lighting it with a shared flame. Beside him an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds the lamp's lighting stick, and a younger figure in an orange robe and shawl stands at right. Behind them is a dark banner with Tamil lettering and an orange chair, flower arrangements and a microphone stand. The scene suggests a lamp-lighting opening ceremony.2010-01-20A photograph of an evening stage event under a decorated canopy with orange and green paper garlands. On the left, a figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban, with a long rudraksha mala around the neck and hands pressed together, smiles toward the lamp. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a tall brass oil lamp with a lotus-shaped base, lighting it as a lamp-lighting ceremony. On the right, a man with long hair in an orange robe stands with hands joined. Behind them is a banner with Tamil lettering and a peacock-feather design, flanked by flower arrangements on wooden tables and a laptop on a side table.2010-01-19A photograph at an evening event under a red-and-orange floral canopy. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at right, lighting a tall brass standing oil lamp (deepam) with a flame. Beside him, a person in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala stands with hands clasped, watching the lamp. Behind them are a red carpeted stage, a wooden table with papers and a laptop, and a backdrop with Tamil lettering. Orange and white marigold garlands hang from the canopy, with flower arrangements at the left. The lighting of the lamp suggests a lamp-lighting opening of a satsang.2010-01-19