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A stage event with a seated figure in orange robes and an orange headcloth, wearing garlands of pink and white flowers, receiving padapuja as a man in white kneels and washes or touches the feet on a green-floored stage. A woman in white with a purple-bordered sari holds a brass plate, while other people in white stand by, some in white with rudraksha malas. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling portrait with a red bindi and Tamil text, with a backdrop of orange and cream panels and a ceiling with floral motifs. Pink rose petals and brass trays lie on the floor.

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A stage event with a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing many flower garlands, with hands raised in greeting. Several men in white dhotis and shirts bend forward to touch the feet of the seated figure, and gold plates with flowers sit on the green floor in front. A younger man in white with an orange shawl sits beside the seated figure. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling portrait of a man with long hair and a red bindi, with Tamil text, and a mountain backdrop. A cooler stands at the right edge. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the role is described as a seated guru receiving devotion.2007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12Indoor stage event with a large banner behind it. The banner shows a smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi, set against a dark mountain silhouette, with Tamil text printed beside him. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a yellow-orange turban or headwrap receives flower garlands, one white-and-orange, while a man in white kneels before him, possibly on a white cushioned seat. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand around, one bending to lay flower garlands and marigolds on the floor. Gold trays with offerings sit on the green carpet. A white cooler stands in the foreground and a small wall lamp hangs above.2007-01-12A seated figure in an orange robe and orange headwear with a garland of yellow and white flowers receives padapuja, as a man in white dhoti and shirt kneels on the green floor washing or offering to the feet on a tray. Brass trays and plates with flower petals lie on the floor, and garlands of pink and green flowers sit beside the seat. Standing attendants in white clothing, including women in white saris with gold borders, watch. Behind is a banner with Tamil text and a mountain image, and the seat is draped in white cloth. The rites suggest a padapuja ceremony at a satsang event; the seated figure has orange robes and a saffron headdress with a garland, and appearance cues are moderate, so identity is uncertain.2007-01-12A seated man with a shaved head, wearing a dark garment and orange cloth, receives garlands on a stage at a birthday event. Two women in white saris with gold borders stand on the left, one holding a tray and another offering something. A man in white kneels at the right of the seated figure while another standing man in white with an orange shawl stands beside him, and a younger man in white with an orange shawl kneels near the centre. Gold plates with offerings sit on the green floor, and a large banner behind the stage shows a smiling bearded figure with long hair in orange and a Tamil title about a 30th birthday celebration. A pedestal fan sits at the right edge.2007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and ornate white-and-red crown or headdress, garlanded with flower necklaces, receives reverence on a green carpet. A man in white kurta and white dhoti bends forward, holding a tall ornate golden staff topped with a white flower, while another attendant in white and orange-shawl stands behind. Foreground: a man in white with a rudraksha mala leans in, and gold-rimmed plates with flower petals are arranged on the floor. Behind, a red-and-orange patterned backdrop and a banner with Tamil text. Several other people in white stand at left.2007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12A photograph of a seated saffron-clad figure receiving honour at an indoor satsang hall with a green floor. The central seated person wears an orange turban and orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and layered garlands of red, white and yellow flowers; the appearance cues are consistent with the candidate Swamiji (probable), seated and receiving devotees' respects. Several men in white dhotis and shirts kneel or bend forward before him, one pressing his palms near the seated figure's feet amid scattered petals and brass trays of offerings. A younger man in white with an orange shawl kneels at the right, and another standing man in white and orange stands behind. Background includes an orange-and-white patterned drape, a large banner with Tamil text and a mountain image, and a garlanded decorative stand. Total visible people about nine.2007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12A photograph of a seated man in orange robes and an orange turban, garlanded with yellow, white and purple flower garlands, on a white-covered seat. A man in white shirt and grey trousers kneels before him, washing or touching his bare feet, while a woman in a white and orange sari stands at left holding a tray. A young man in white with an orange shawl sits at right, and a bowl of flowers and gold-rimmed plates lie on the green mat. Behind them hangs a banner with red Tamil text on white. A cooler stands beside the group.2007-01-12