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A photograph of a seated figure on a low white-covered platform on a green carpeted stage. The figure wears saffron-orange robes and a saffron head covering, with a microphone in front and a small amplifier beside. Behind the stage is a large printed banner in Tamil with a portrait of a long-haired man with white face markings and a mountain backdrop, and an orange, white and checked draped backdrop. A few women in saris stand on an upper balcony at the top right. Garlands and small offerings sit by the platform. Two people in the scene are visible: the seated figure and the women on the balcony. The banner's Tamil text is printed on it and attributed to the banner.

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January 12 20072007-01-12A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a white-covered sofa on a green-carpeted stage, hands pressed together, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him a large white banner with Tamil text shows a mountain landscape and a circular portrait of a smiling man with long hair, red bindi and beaded necklace. Two grey cooler units stand at the sides of the stage under a white ceiling.2007-01-12Indoor event photo in a hall with a green floor and an orange-and-cream patterned backdrop. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a draped orange shawl stands at the centre, facing a group of men in white dhotis and shirts who gather around them. A white sofa draped in white cloth sits to the right, and a portable air cooler stands on the left. A large banner on the right reads the Tamil headline about a 30th birth day celebration and a dhyana satsang, with a mountain image beneath. Several onlookers watch from a balcony at the top left.2007-01-12Photograph of a stage event in a hall with a red-draped platform and green carpet. A banner behind the stage reads in Tamil and shows a circular portrait of a smiling long-haired figure in orange robes, with a mountain backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head covering sits on a white sofa, with a small white table beside them. A speaker stands at a white podium on the left, with a flower arrangement at its base. Rows of audience members in white and light clothing sit on white plastic chairs facing the stage, with two air coolers flanking the stage.2007-01-12A photograph of a large indoor hall filled with seated audience members, mostly women and some men, in white and pastel clothing, many with hair in braids and flowers. On a raised green-and-red stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a white throne-like seat in front of a mountain backdrop. A banner above the stage shows a framed portrait and a mountain scene. A camera on a tripod films the event, and speakers flank the stage. Orange and white draped decorations line the walls.2007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12A stage event with a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing many flower garlands, with hands raised in greeting. Several men in white dhotis and shirts bend forward to touch the feet of the seated figure, and gold plates with flowers sit on the green floor in front. A younger man in white with an orange shawl sits beside the seated figure. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling portrait of a man with long hair and a red bindi, with Tamil text, and a mountain backdrop. A cooler stands at the right edge. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the role is described as a seated guru receiving devotion.2007-01-12A photograph of a stage event with a large banner behind it. Three men stand together at center: a man in white dhoti and shirt on the left holds one end of a small white-wrapped gift box, a central man in a saffron-orange robe and orange head wrap smiles while holding the other end, and a man in white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl stands on the right. The central figure wears a rudraksha-style mala and a bead necklace, and his hands are clasped near the box. Behind them a banner with Tamil text shows a large portrait of a smiling long-haired man in orange with a red mark on his forehead, a mountain backdrop, and a white sofa-like seat on the green stage floor. Confetti-like balloons appear at the left edge.2007-01-12July 30 20082008-07-30 +1 copies2004 - sacred collections uncategorisedA seated figure in an orange robe and orange headwear with a garland of yellow and white flowers receives padapuja, as a man in white dhoti and shirt kneels on the green floor washing or offering to the feet on a tray. Brass trays and plates with flower petals lie on the floor, and garlands of pink and green flowers sit beside the seat. Standing attendants in white clothing, including women in white saris with gold borders, watch. Behind is a banner with Tamil text and a mountain image, and the seat is draped in white cloth. The rites suggest a padapuja ceremony at a satsang event; the seated figure has orange robes and a saffron headdress with a garland, and appearance cues are moderate, so identity is uncertain.2007-01-12A photograph of a stage event with a large printed banner behind. Three men stand on green carpet. The man on the left wears white dhoti and shawl with gold-red border and is barefoot. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, orange head wrap, and a gold necklace, with hands folded. The man on the right wears white dhoti and red-gold bordered shawl and holds up an open book or printed card showing photos. Behind them a white sofa sits in front of a banner with a large circular portrait of a smiling figure with long hair and an orange garment, over a mountain backdrop. A balloon decoration appears at the left edge. a person: the central saffron-clad figure with an orange head wrap and gold necklace, standing centre stage during a felicitation presentation.2007-01-12