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Photograph of a seated stage gathering with two saffron-robed sannyasis on ornate gold-and-red thrones draped in white and orange floral garlands. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, long swept-back hair, and has hands folded in greeting; the figure beside him wears an orange robe, has a shaved head, and sits with hands clasped in his lap. Standing behind them are several monks in orange robes, and an elderly man in white clothes sits at the lower right with hands pressed together in namaskar. A banner behind the stage shows a Kannada date line reading 23-07-2009 and a mountain landscape. The setting suggests a satsang or public discourse. a person appears as the figure on the left, identified by his long hair, orange turban and beaded necklace.

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A stage event with two seated saffron-robed men on ornate golden thrones decorated with white and orange flower garlands. On the left, a younger man wearing an orange turban with a red tilak, long swept-back hair, a gold-beaded mala and an orange robe sits with hands clasped. On the right, an older bald, white-bearded man in an orange robe sits on a red-and-gold throne, hands folded. Behind them, a shaven-headed attendant in orange stands near a carved lion-shaped support. Several people in white shirts and dhotis sit or stand in the background, and a banner with Kannada text and a date of 23-07-2009 hangs behind the stage. A mountain landscape is painted on the backdrop.2009-07-23Photograph of two seated men in saffron-orange robes on a stage. On the left, a young man in an orange-red turban and orange robe wears a long gold-bead necklace and sits on an ornate gold throne-style chair with his hands clasped. On the right, an older bald man with white beard and orange robe sits on a carved wooden chair with a red floral backdrop. Between them a carved wooden lion figure rests on a base decorated with white and orange flower garlands. Behind them stands a bald man in orange robes, with white and orange flower garlands hanging on the chair. A partial banner with the text 2009 is visible at upper left. Visual cues for the left figure (turban, long hair, gold necklace, throne) are present, but identity is uncertain.2009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23A photograph of a public stage event with a seated saffron-robed figure on an ornate red and gold throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands and pink blossoms, shown barefoot with hands folded in the lap. A standing man with a long swept-back hairstyle and an orange turban-like wrap in orange clothing gestures toward the throne, while a shaven-headed attendant in orange stands nearby. An elderly bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala stands at left, and a row of men in white and orange clothes sit or stand in the background. A large banner above reads Kannada text and a date, with a mountain backdrop painted on it. The swami on the throne appears to be the honoured guest, consistent with a visible throne and garlanded seating; the standing man in the orange turban is a candidate for a person on appearance cues alone.2009-07-23Outdoor stage event with two seated figures on ornate gilded thrones decorated with white and orange flower garlands. On the left, a young man in orange robes wears an orange turban, a long rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, and is seated on a gold-framed throne. On the right, an older bald man with a white beard wears orange robes and sits on a carved wooden throne with a red floral backrest, hands resting in his lap. In front, a man in a gold shirt places his hand on his chest. Standing behind are men in white and orange shawls, and a kalasha-like flower decoration sits at the base of the thrones. A banner behind reads partially in Kannada script. +1 copiesA photograph of a seated gathering in a hall with a banner above showing Shiva and Parvati and Kannada-script heading text. On the right, an ornate golden-and-maroon throne decorated with orange and white flower garlands is occupied by an elderly bald man in saffron robes. Beside it, a long-haired man in saffron clothing, a red turban and a gold-beaded necklace sits on a gold chair; this appearance is consistent with a person presence, though not certain. Around them sit and stand devotees in white shirts and dhotis, some clapping, and several monks in orange robes. A man in white sits cross-legged on the floor in the foreground.2009-07-23A photograph of a stage event with two seated saffron-robed figures on ornate gold-and-red thrones decorated with white and orange flower garlands. On the left, a smiling man with long hair, an orange turban, a red undershirt and a gold beaded mala sits on a gilded chair holding a small booklet, with the appearance of a person (long swept hair, orange turban, saffron clothing and ornate mala as cues). On the right, a bald elder in orange robes sits barefoot with eyes closed and hands folded. Behind them, standing attendants in orange and white robes and a man in a khaki uniform look on, and a white-robed man gestures at the lower right. A Kannada banner above reads a title about an honorary doctorate and an inauguration, and a mountain backdrop is partly visible.2009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a stage backdrop with green and red banners bearing large red Kannada-style lettering. A seated elderly man in orange robes and a red-and-orange flower garland sits on an ornate red-and-silver throne. A younger man in an orange turban, orange robes, a long necklace of gold beads and long swept-back hair stands at right with his hand on the throne, appearing to honour the seated man. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban and ornate gold necklace while performing the honouring role. Beside them, a bald man in orange robes with hands clasped stands at right, and a man in white with a white shirt and a bearded man in white stand at left, along with a man in white clothes and an older bearded man in orange at far right, all visible as standing attendees.2007-01-30A photograph of a seated ceremony in a hall with a large banner behind the dais showing Shiva and Parvati figures and Kannada text. Two ornate gold-and-red thrones are decorated with orange and white flower garlands. On the centre throne a bald, white-bearded man in orange robes sits with his feet resting on a white cloth, while a devotee in a pale kurta sits on the floor beside him. To the left, a person in a saffron robe and red-orange turban wears a gold beaded necklace and holds a notebook. Nearby, devotees in white shirts and dhotis, orange-robed monks and women in a sari stand or sit around the stage, and scattered flower petals cover the floor. Rows of deity murtis are depicted on the upper panel.2009-07-23A photo of a seated event on a stage with a large banner behind it showing Shiva and Parvati and Kannada text. Two central figures sit on ornate golden thrones draped with white and orange flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, orange robes and a gold necklace, and sits with hands folded. Beside him sits an older bald man in saffron-orange robes with his hands clasped in his lap. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis sit on the floor, and a shaved-headed monk in orange stands behind the thrones. A man in a red chair and several people in white shirts crowd the stage edges.2009-07-23Photograph of a seated ceremony on a red floral-patterned dais with an ornate gilded throne backed by garlands of white jasmine and orange marigolds. On the left, an elderly bald man with a red bindi and white beard, wearing orange robes, sits and looks toward the right. On the right, a younger man with long dark hair and an orange turban, wearing an orange robe and long gold beaded necklaces, leans forward with hands joined and smiles. Behind them stand a man in a green shirt with a gold necklace, a bald man with glasses in an orange robe, and a man in white at the upper right. A carved wooden lion and pink flowers sit in the foreground.2009-07-23