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A photograph taken indoors under a thatched roof at an early temple-monastery site. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a red upholstered throne-style chair, holding a small object in his hands, with a striped carpet nearby. Beside him, a man in white shirt stands near the throne, and a second man in a grey shirt stands at left, speaking or gesturing. Several seated devotees in the foreground face the dais, and a framed picture hangs on the thatched back wall. Seated and standing people fill the lower foreground, with the orange-robed figure at centre of the dais.

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2001 - KAILASA in Tiruchengode (activities yet to be dated)A photograph inside a round thatched hut with woven palm walls. A figure with long dark hair wearing a saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged on a red throne with red cushions, hands in a meditative mudra. Around them on woven mats sit about seven men in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, one in a light shirt and dark trousers, one with a shaved head and an orange cloth, seated in a half circle facing the throne. A small hand drum and a microphone stand sit at the left, and a pair of decorative lamps with red offerings lies on the mat in front of the throne. Appearance cues on the seated figure (long hair, saffron robe, throne) are consistent with a probable Swamiji, so the figure is labelled as such.2004-04-16A photograph of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes on a raised orange-draped seat, his shaved head bowed and one hand raised near his mouth. Beside him stands a man in white dhoti and white shirt, and behind him a younger man in white shirt and dhoti stands near a small table with papers. A blue electric pedestal fan sits between them, and a red-and-cream patterned cloth hangs in the background amid greenery. Three people are visible. The page indicates this is a Chandi homa in Kavunthapadi, but the clothing shows only ordinary white ritual attire with no distinctive identifying cues for the seated man, so he is described by role as a sannyasi.A stage at an indoor hall decorated with strings of yellow and multicoloured tinsel garlands across the top. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long hair and beaded necklaces, sits on a white ornate throne at the centre under a decorative backdrop with a large colourful sunburst mandala. Flanking the throne are two circular decorative panels with figures in them. A man in a light blue shirt holds a microphone and speaks while another man in a dark shirt and white dhoti stands beside him, and a third man in a white shirt walks across the left edge of the stage. Seated audience members in white and pale clothing fill the foreground, watching the stage.2004-07-26 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor gathering with a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, seated at the right with hands folded in lap before a microphone stand. Beside them on the left, a man in a white shirt with glasses stands holding a microphone and speaking, next to a black speaker. At the far right edge, a man in a dark green shirt stands near a tall arched doorway. Striped curtains hang behind, and audience members in the foreground are seen from behind, with their heads and shoulders at the bottom of the frame. Framed pictures hang on the wall at top right. Probable Swamiji is the saffron-robed seated figure, identified by the orange turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant, with a seated role.2004-07-26 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure with a crown-like headwear, garlanded with flowers, sitting before a shrine on the right, while a man in a teal kurta stands at left speaking into a microphone. Before them, rows of seated students in light blue uniforms and white-shirted adults sit on the floor of a plain room with a cream curtain, a black speaker and framed pictures on the wall. Flower vases and a small altar with a framed image stand on a white cabinet at right, with a red drape behind. +1 copiesJuly 03 20102010-07-03January 09 and 10 2001 - Day 1 and 2 of Chandi Homa in KavunthapadiJanuary 09 and 10 2001 - Day 1 and 2 of Chandi Homa in KavunthapadiDecember 21 20112011-12-21A photograph taken inside a thatched-roof shelter at night, with a smoky, dim interior. A man in orange-saffron robes with a flower garland sits at the centre, holding a lit flame or lamp in front of him, while a woman in a dark sari sits beside him with her hands pressed together. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left holding an offering, and a seated row of devotees, including women in saris and children, sits in the foreground with hands folded. A small altar lamp burns along the back. The scene appears to be a ritual or puja.Indoor satsang in a hall with pastel curtains, a wall fan and framed pictures. A man in a white shirt and trousers stands at left holding a microphone, speaking to a seated audience. Behind him a musician in a green shirt sits at a keyboard near a black speaker. At right, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a shawl sits on a raised seat before a microphone stand, facing the audience. Rows of seated devotees in light blue and white shirts sit cross-legged on the floor, with some in white at the left edge. A vase of flowers is visible at right. +1 copies