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A photograph of a crowd surrounding an elderly bearded man in orange robes being interviewed by reporters holding microphones with channel logos. Beside him stands a younger man in an orange turban and orange wrap with long hair. Behind them a uniformed police officer in khaki stands with arms folded, and men in white shirts and a man in pale pink dhoti and shawl watch. A cameraman films at lower right. Nothing about the identity of any person is asserted.

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Crowded indoor exhibition hall with a dark ceiling and lights. In the foreground, an elderly bearded man in saffron-orange robes sits before a cluster of microphones with network logos, including Raj and Sun TV, while reporters hold recorders. Beside him, a woman in an orange-saffron head covering and saffron shawl bends forward. Behind them, men in white shirts with red lanyards, a uniformed security officer in khaki with a red-trimmed cap, and a man in a light pink shawl stand among onlookers, some holding phones. The scene reads as a press gathering at a spiritual service event.2009-02-06A photograph of a press scrum at an outdoor event. An elderly bearded man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head covering and wire-rimmed glasses speaks into several microphones held up by reporters, with news channel logos on the mics. Beside him stands a younger man in an orange turban and orange wrap with long dark hair, looking down. Behind them, people in white shirts and khaki uniforms, one wearing a red lanyard badge, crowd close with a camera operator in the foreground.2009-02-06A crowded indoor event hall where a bearded elder in an orange saffron robe and orange-framed glasses sits at the centre, surrounded by reporters holding microphones labelled Raj and STV. Beside him a young woman in an orange shawl and orange head wrap stands with her hands folded. Behind them a uniformed police officer in khaki and a red-banded cap stands with arms crossed, while men in white shirts, a man in a pink kurta and men in olive shirts press close, some holding phones and cameras.2009-02-06A photograph of an interview in a temple interior with carved stone pillars and a gilded throne-like seat at right. A man in an orange saffron robe and orange head wrap sits at right, speaking into several microphones held by reporters, including one with a Raj News and a Tamil-language station logo. Beside him sits an older bearded man in orange robes with a white forehead band, glasses, and a rudraksha mala. A reporter in a white-and-striped shirt crouches at left holding microphones toward them. Standing behind are men in white shirts and dhotis, one wearing a rudraksha mala. A person's hand holds a microphone at lower right. The orange-robed man at right has distinctive long swept hair covered by the wrap, with rudraksha beads visible; this matches the page's a person reference only in part, so identity is uncertain.2012-05-08May 07 20122012-05-07A press scrum inside a temple-like hall with gold-coloured decor at left. At centre, a man in a peach-saffron wrap with a red bindi sits surrounded by microphones from several Tamil TV channels, including Sathiyam, Raj, Makkal, Sun, Polimer, Kalaignar and Gemini-style logos. To his right, a woman in white with large dark-rimmed glasses and a long necklace looks toward the press. Behind them, men in white shirts, orange shawls and dhotis press close; a man in a maroon shirt with a white shawl, a vibhuti-marked forehead and a gold pendant gestures at left. About ten to twelve people are visible.2012-05-07May 07 20122012-05-07A photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes with an orange cloth wrapped over his head speaks into a cluster of microphones held by reporters. Microphone flags read Makkal, Raj News 24x7 and Tamilan Seithigal. Beside him, an elderly man with a long white beard and white forehead markings wears orange robes, glasses and a rudraksha mala, and sits near an ornate golden throne-like seat and temple pillars. A third bearded figure sits partly behind them.2012-05-08 +1 copiesMay 08 20122012-05-08 +1 copiesFebruary 06 20092009-02-06A press scrum at a temple-like setting. A man in a saffron-peach turban with a red bindi and a peach shawl sits centrally, gesturing while speaking, surrounded by microphones from Tamil TV channels including Sun TV, Raj TV, Sathiya, GTV and others. To his right a woman in white with dark-framed glasses and a long beaded necklace sits close, and men in white shirts with orange shawls press in from behind. Several microphones are held up by reporters at the lower edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure wears a saffron-peach turban and shawl with a red forehead mark, matching the page's claim of his presence, though the appearance is only partly clear.2012-05-07A seated man with long swept-back dark hair and a tilak on his forehead sits in front of an ornate gold-framed backdrop, smiling. He wears an orange saffron wrap and multiple rudraksha malas with ceremonial gold beads. Around him stand saffron-robed sannyasis and men in white dhotis with gold borders, some holding a gold staff. Several reporters hold microphones toward him, including ones marked Raj and a Tamil channel logo, while a video camera is visible at right. The setting appears to be a press meet inside a temple-style hall. The person seated is a person by appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron wrap, and rudraksha malas, though this is uncertain.2012-04-11 +1 copies