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A photograph of a stage at a book release function, decorated with white and magenta draped fabric, pink and white flower garlands, and white orchid arrangements along the front edge. Several people stand in a row on the platform: a man in a light shirt and white dhoti on the left holding a small book, a man in a cap and khaki shirt, a woman in a white sari, a man in a lavender shirt, a person in a saffron-orange robe who appears to be a sannyasi, and several men in white and red shirts holding papers. Red-cushioned chairs and tables with flowers and books stand behind them. The person in orange is an appearance-based candidate only; the printed event context does not establish identity, so the label is unsure.

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March 03 20092009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03A stage event under a floral canopy with draped cream, maroon and purple fabric and white and pink flower garlands. On the left, a person in an orange robe holds a book and stands beside a man in a grey shirt and white dhoti who holds up a framed photo. Seated in red-cushioned chairs behind a table of fruit trays and flower arrangements are a man in a khaki cap and shirt, a woman in a white sari, and a man in a blue shirt clapping. Beside them, a person in an orange robe with long hair and a saffron shawl stands clapping, followed by men in white and dark shirts. Six or more people are visible; the exact count cannot be confirmed from the frame.2009-03-03A stage decorated with cream, maroon and purple drapes, white and pink flower garlands and a white floral carpet along the front. Eight people stand in a row behind a table with fruit and flower offerings. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair holds up an open book toward the audience, a central figure who matches the Swamiji (probable) profile by saffron clothing and long hair. Beside him, a woman in a white sari, several men in white dhotis and shirts, and men in dark trousers and bright polo shirts stand with arms folded or hands together. Red-cushioned chairs sit behind the group. A dark board with white Tamil-script text stands at the left edge.2009-03-03A stage at a book release event decorated with white, pink and purple flowers and draped cream, maroon and gold fabric. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with long hair stands with hands folded in greeting. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers and sunglasses holds a book, while a man in a red shirt and khaki trousers stands to the right. Another man in a maroon shirt claps at the far right. Left of centre, a woman in a white sari and an older man in white dhoti and grey shirt stand near a display board. Long tables with fruit and flower offerings stand in front, and white orchid arrangements line the foreground. About seven people are visible.2009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03A stage at a book release event decorated with white and pink flowers, purple and maroon drapes, and gold-and-cream curtains. A saffron-robed man in the centre holds a book aloft with both hands, while a saffron-robed attendant beside him extends a hand toward it. A woman in a white sari with a red border and five men in casual shirts and trousers stand in a row behind a table of fruit and offerings, several with hands folded in greeting. a person (long hair, saffron robe, ornate setting) is the central figure presenting the book; appearance cues are present but the face is not clearly visible in this image.2009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03A decorated stage at a book release event, framed by a swag of white, pink and red flowers over gold and maroon drapes. In the centre, a monk in saffron robes with an orange turban stands among a line of people, some in white dhotis, a woman in a cream saree and a man in a grey shirt. A monk in saffron stands at the far left. Two ornate red-and-gold chairs sit on the right, and white orchid arrangements fill the foreground. A man in white and a man in a maroon shirt stand at the right edge. Several people are visible, and the scene is a ceremonial presentation of a book.2009-03-03A book release ceremony on a decorated stage with a floral backdrop of white, pink and red flowers and draped maroon, cream and gold fabric. A man in an orange robe and a saffron-orange turban-style head covering stands center-left, facing a second man in an orange robe who extends a red-and-orange cloth or book presentation to him. Beside them, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at center, with other men in white, red and dark clothing and a woman in a white sari standing along the stage. Tables with offerings and flower arrangements lie in front of the men, with red chairs behind. Eight people are visible in total.2009-03-03