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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a red flower garland on a gold ornate throne. A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward and touches the seated man's head with his hand while folding his other hands in reverence. Behind the throne are white and red floral garlands, a gold lion-shaped sculpture on the left, and a striped tiger-print cushion. To the right stands a shaved-headed attendant in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold-bordered shawl. A banner with Tamil lettering hangs in the background under a grey canopy.

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Ceremonial stage scene with an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped in fresh garlands of white, red and pink flowers. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange-red garment and a red-and-white garland, smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. In front, a man in white kurta and dhoti bows low toward the throne, touching its base. On the right, a bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. Yellow cloth covers the stage front and a brass vessel sits near the base.2012-07-03A photograph of a ceremonial stage at an outdoor satsang. Centre, a figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe, a gold-and-beaded necklace and a red bindi sits eyes closed and smiling on an ornate gold throne draped with garlands of red, white and green flowers, with a tiger-striped cloth on the seat. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with gold border kneels and touches a folded red cloth placed on a flower-garlanded stand. To the right, a bald man in saffron robe and beaded mala sits smiling with folded hands. A painted backdrop shows a deity face with crown and necklaces, and a Tamil banner stands behind. Golden lion-carved armrests flank the throne.2012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03A seated man in an ornate gold throne is central to a stage setting under a tent canopy. He wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and a garland of marigolds, with long swept-back hair and a crown-like headpiece. The throne is draped with red and white flower garlands and a floral footrest garland sits in front of it. A bald man in white ritual dhoti kneels at the left edge, bowing toward the throne, and a bald man in orange robes sits at the right, both appearing to pay respect. A banner with Tamil script and a portrait of a deity form appears behind. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by his orange clothing, rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair.2012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial garland of white and orange flowers, sits on an ornate gold throne heaped with red, orange and white flower garlands. A bald man in orange and yellow robes sits to the right with palms pressed together in greeting, and a man in white with a garland stoops at the lower left near the throne steps. A yellow cloth lies on the platform, and a flower-garlanded footstool sits in front. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop with Tamil script and a deity portrait. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, ceremonial garlands) seated on the throne.2012-07-03A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red bindi, gold earrings and a rudraksha mala, wearing a heavy garland of red, white and orange flowers. He smiles and raises his right hand to touch the head of a bowing devotee in a white kurta. The seat is a gold-embellished throne with a zebra-striped cushion, backed by garlands of marigold and rose. Behind them hangs a brown banner with large white Tamil script. The probable Swamiji depiction is shown in person as the seated figure receiving the devotee's bow, marked by the saffron robes, long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands.2012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red, white and orange garlands, hands folded and smiling broadly. He wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a gold ceremonial necklace, and a tiger-print cloth lies on the seat. In front, a bald man in white dhoti kneels and offers flowers on a gold-edged stand. Saffron-robed attendants sit on the green-carpeted stage, one holding a microphone and papers, one clapping at right. Tamil script on the backdrop reads a banner with a turbaned portrait, under a white tent canopy.2012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03