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Photograph of a stage event with a red circular backdrop behind a seated man with long dark hair, bare-chested except for an orange cloth draped over his shoulders, wearing garlands of red and yellow flowers and holding a ceremonial staff with his hands joined in greeting. Beside him a deity murti with an orange headcloth, gold-and-jewelled adornments, white jasmine garlands and a trident-like staff stands on the right. In front, several devotees in white and grey clothing sit or stand, and an attendant in orange robes with a white forehead mark and garland stands at the left. A cream banner with Tamil lettering stretches behind the stage. Swamiji (probable) identified by long swept-back hair, orange shawl, garlands and ceremonial staff seated on the red throne.

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Evening stage event with a red arched backdrop and a Tamil banner reading a title with the word சங்கம் (sangam). A man seated on a red throne-like chair wears an orange cloth, rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland, holding up a ceremonial implement and smiling with hands raised. A bald man in orange robes and garland stands at left. At right, a deity murti in orange and gold dress with a silver crown, trident-like staff and white-and-red garlands stands beside the stage. Several devotees in shirts and a woman in a red saree stand in the foreground crowd. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated man in orange with long hair and rudraksha-style garland; this is an appearance-based label only.2012-06-03June 03 20122012-06-03June 03 20122012-06-03A photograph of an outdoor satsang stage with a banner reading in Tamil as a headline, beneath a white tent canopy. A man seated on a red arched throne-like seat wears an orange shawl, a multi-coloured flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a ritual implement in one raised hand; with long swept-back hair and a distinctive presentation, he is a Swamiji (probable) in the role of the satsang speaker. To his left stands a bald priest in orange clothing with a white-and-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. Two decorated deity murtis with gold crowns, silver necklaces and white and red garlands are carried forward by devotees in the foreground, and a crowd of devotees in casual and traditional clothes fills the lower area.2012-06-03A photograph of a man seated on a red throne with zebra-striped upholstery, smiling and gesturing with one hand, at a stage event. He wears saffron/orange robes, a red mala-style garland of beads with yellow flowers, layered gold necklaces, gold bangles, and a red forehead mark. Around him, several people in white shirts, orange robes and bare shoulders reach toward the stage; a bald man in orange robes with rudraksha beads stands at left and a woman in red clothing sits at right. A Tamil-script banner behind the stage shows partial lettering. a person is seated on the throne with ornate gold necklaces, a flower garland and saffron clothing; the throne and garlands alone do not confirm identity.2012-09-29Outdoor evening stage event under a white tent with an orange draped backdrop. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a large floral garland, sits on a red ornate throne-like chair, raising a hand with fingers in a blessing gesture and holding a small object. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing, malas and garlands. Two large decorated deity murti stand to the right, one with a crown, orange cloth, floral garlands and a raised hand holding a staff; the other in red and green garlands with a crown. Devotees in white, striped and pink shirts crowd the stage steps. Banner text in Tamil above the throne. A white fan stands at the right edge.2012-06-03June 03 20122012-06-03A photograph of an outdoor tent stage with orange drapes and a Tamil banner reading a satsang heading. Two large silver-ornamented metal deity murtis wearing green and white garlands and crowns stand in front. Between them, a seated figure in orange clothing with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style garland sits before a red arched backdrop, with raised hand gestures. Two shaven-headed men in orange robes and white garlands stand at the sides, and a crowd of devotees in saris and casual clothes moves past the stage. A purple logo appears in the corner. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, orange clothing and garlands, which is a person appearance, but he is seated among statues and is partly obscured, so the identification is uncertain.2012-06-03September 29 20122012-09-29Photograph of a stage event. A man seated on a large red throne with zebra-stripe patterned upholstery smiles, wearing a saffron-orange garment, a red and yellow garland of beads and flowers, gold necklaces, bangles and an armlet. Beside him at left, a shaved-headed man in saffron robes wears a rudraksha mala. Several people in the foreground, including a man in a white shirt and women with hair tied back, face the stage, with a Tamil-script banner behind.2012-09-29A photograph of a seated man on a red tiger-striped throne before a warm peach backdrop with large red Tamil lettering. He wears a red and white beaded mala, a gold chain, and a saffron-toned cloth over his shoulders, with a red tilak on his forehead. Two ornately dressed deity murti, adorned with crowns, silver jewellery and red, yellow and white garlands, stand in the foreground. Devotees in white and dark shirts stand around them, and a shaved-headed man in saffron robes stands at left. The scene appears to be a ritual or satsang setting.2012-09-29December 08 20112011-12-08