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A framed photograph-style poster hangs on a plain wall. On the left, a smiling man with a white sandalwood band and red bindi across his forehead, wearing a red shawl with gold border over white, raises one hand in blessing; a portrait captioned in Tamil identifies a 13th pattam, Sri Lila Sri Sivananda Pulippani, Srimath Bogar Adheenam, Palani. On the right, a standing deity murti of Murugan (Bogar Murugan form) with a spear, a red loincloth, a gold kirital crown, a rudraksha/bead mala and armlets, on a turquoise pedestal with flowers and offerings. Two hanging oil lamps flank the image against a dark hillside backdrop with temple buildings.

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April 16 20182018-04-16A framed painted portrait of a seated, bald sannyasi with a red-and-yellow bindi and rudraksha mala, wearing a pale pink shawl over saffron-yellow lower garments, cross-legged on a leopard-spotted seat. Golden ornate arch frame and teal background. Printed Tamil caption along the bottom edge. Presentation is consistent with a printed depiction of a guru figure; identity is not established from appearance.2012-05-24 +1 copiesA framed printed poster titled "மதுரை ஆதீனம்" (Madurai Aadheenam) in red script on white, with a red and gold decorative border. The central image shows a bare-chested seated figure with a white tripundra on the forehead, rudraksha malas and white beaded garlands, and white markings on the arms, sitting before a gilded arch with an ornate kirtimukha motif and elephant carvings. Blue and white vessels, a kalasha-like urn and a small blue shrine box sit before the figure. A caption below reads a Tamil name line with the Madurai Aadheenam guru title, attributed to the poster's printed caption. The portrait is a depiction, not a live scene, and the figure's identity is not established from appearance.2012-05-11A man stands at a clear acrylic lectern during a satsang discourse. He wears a rust-red unstitched robe draped over one shoulder and bare arms, a long rudraksha mala reaching his waist, beaded bangles and gold hoop earrings. A white vibhuti marking and red kumkum dot adorn his forehead, and a headset microphone is fixed near his face. One arm rests on the lectern while the other gestures. Behind him stands a painted deity murti with a gold crown, gold ornaments and a raised hand holding an object, flanked by pillars with pink and green lotus-style capitals. A brass oil lamp burns on the lectern's base. a person appears as the speaker, identified by the rudraksha mala, red robe and bearing of the discourse setting.2013-10-26A seated man in an orange-red sleeveless garment with a leopard-print belt sits on a red-cushioned throne on a dark stage. He wears a dark turban-like topknot, a beaded necklace, and holds a silver trident-like staff; a silver ceremonial staff and a silver bird-form sculpture stand beside him. Behind him a large backdrop shows a painted portrait of a smiling figure with a red bindi, hoop earrings, rudraksha beads, hands joined in anjali and a trident. A second person in white sits at the lower right edge, partly visible. a person appears as the seated man, identified by his orange clothing, topknot, rudraksha mala, and ceremonial setting; the portrait is a depiction.2018-04-16A man seated on an ornate silver throne on a stage, in front of a large backdrop showing a painted image of a smiling child-like figure with palms joined in greeting, a red bindi, hoop earrings and a rudraksha-bead necklace. The seated man wears a rust-orange sleeveless garment with a leopard-print belt, a thin gold chain, and a dark tall hair-bun. Silver staffs topped with ornate finials stand on either side, a silver peacock-shaped armrest is at his right, and a small silver side table holds a cup and a kalasha-like vessel. A patterned rug covers the stage floor. The setting suggests a peetha-style throne seating during a satsang-style public event.2018-04-16A framed portrait photograph of a standing figure against a radiating pinkish-yellow backdrop. The figure wears a black-and-white striped headband, white forehead markings with a red dot, gold hoop earrings, and a long black rudraksha mala with a gold ornamental pendant. The bare upper torso is draped with a dark maroon shawl edged in gold, and the lower garment is dark with gold bands. Hands are clasped at the waist, with rings visible. The ornate gold frame surrounds the image. Identity is unconfirmed from appearance alone.2012-05-11A bare-chested man with long swept-back black hair, a white tripundra with a red bindi, and dense dark rudraksha mala necklaces and bracelets sits on a silver ornate throne, his right arm resting on the armrest and smiling. Behind him a painted deity figure with a trident-like staff and a crown stands in a forest setting with warm glowing light. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on his long hair, rudraksha malas, bare chest and ornate adornments; the image is a graphic with a copyright notice. Gold earrings and rings are visible.2020-04-16 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-red sleeveless tunic with a leopard-print waist belt and a dark rudraksha-style mala on his shoulders sits on an ornate silver throne on a stage. He wears a gold necklace and has a dark swept-up hairstyle. Silver staffs with trident-topped finials and a silver peacock-shaped base flank the seat. Behind him a large backdrop shows a smiling deity-like figure in red with hands in anjali mudra and a red bindi. A silver cup sits on a small side table. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, a gold necklace and a mala, and sits on a ceremonial throne, so the cues are distinctive enough to use the label.2018-04-16A man in a rust-red saffron-toned shawl with a gold border stands at a clear acrylic lectern, gesturing with his right hand while speaking into a headset microphone. He wears a long rudraksha mala, a white tripundra with a red bindi on his forehead, and a thin gold chain. Behind him, a large painted statue of a deity with an ornate golden crown and gold jewellery stands beside pink and green lotus-style pillars against a blue and yellow framed backdrop, indicating a satsang or discourse hall. Presentation cues are a rudraksha mala and tripundra, but the figure's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2013-09-26A man speaks at a clear acrylic lectern during a talk, gesturing with his right hand. He wears a rust-orange draped cloth over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala of brown beads around his neck, and beaded bracelets on his wrists. A white line and a red dot mark his forehead, and a small headset microphone is clipped to his ear. Behind him stands a colourful deity murti with gold ornaments and a crown, beside a gold oil lamp and a pink and green pillared decoration. The page identifies this as a satsang, and the person's appearance is consistent with the a person label, with his rudraksha mala and saffron-orange attire as cues.2013-10-26A seated man in saffron-red ochre robes with a leopard-print waist sash, a gold chain and a dark headdress sits on a golden peacock-shaped throne on a stage. He holds a silver trident-like staff upright with one hand while his other hand is raised in a namaste-style gesture, with a small brass kalasha on a stand beside him and silver staffs flanking him. Behind him a large backdrop shows a painted red-toned portrait of a young deity-like figure with a red bindi, rudraksha mala and hoop earrings, hands pressed together. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a crown-like dark headdress, a gold necklace and saffron-ochre clothing, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2018-04-16