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A photograph from a mass initiation event on a stage backdrop draped with pink and mauve fabric and painted rock formations. On the right, a figure in an orange turban, orange robe and long dark hair places a hand on the head of a bald, bespectacled older man in a white shirt. A man in a white shirt with a red-and-maroon patterned shawl bows with hands pressed together beside them. Two other men in white shirts stand in the background, and a Tamil banner with a printed caption reads 'Kadhavai thira... kaatru varattum' with a second label reading 'Dhyana Satsangam Salem'. Whether the orange-robed figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.

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December 03 2004 - Mass Living Enlightenment initiation in Salem2004-12-03A photograph from a stage event with a painted backdrop of reddish mountain peaks and palm-like trees, draped with pink and orange fabric and paper lanterns above. On the right, a smiling person in a saffron-orange turban and long saffron robe with golden trim, with long dark hair, places a hand on the head of an older man in a white shirt and purple-gold shawl who bows low with eyes closed. Tamil banners on the backdrop read the event phrases and a Dhyana Satsangam Salem label. Swamiji (probable) is a candidate for the standing figure in the saffron turban and robe with long hair, adjacent to the blessing gesture; the identification is appearance-based and uncertain.2004-12-03Photograph of a stage event with a painted backdrop of stylised grey and pink mountains, palm trees and a glowing sun, draped with pastel fabric and paper cloud signs. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with a matching orange head wrap, long dark hair and a gold-edged orange shawl stands at right, smiling and touching the shoulder of a bowing man in a white shirt and a patterned gold-and-mauve shawl. At left a man in white shirt and trousers stands with his hand on the head of a bowing man in white, while another man in white bows nearby. Attendees in white ritual clothes surround the blessing.2004-12-03A photograph from a stage event with a draped fabric canopy and string lights above a painted backdrop of red and orange mountain peaks. On the right, a person in an orange-saffron robe with gold-edged border and an orange turban stands with palms pressed together in greeting, long dark hair visible. In the centre, a man in a pink shirt with a red silk shawl and beige trousers and belt bends forward with hands extended toward the figure, receiving blessing. Behind him, a man in a white shirt holds a paper or envelope, and other men in white shirts and trousers stand at the left edge.2004-12-03A man in a white shirt and blue patterned shawl stands on a stage, holding a small red-and-pink gift box toward a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban, seen from behind. Behind them a backdrop shows painted grey rock peaks and green foliage, with a banner reading in Tamil. A second man in white stands at the left edge wearing an identity badge. The saffron-robed figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and orange ceremonial dress, a person cue, though the face is not visible; the presenter is a devotee offering a gift.2004-12-03December 03 2004 - Mass Living Enlightenment initiation in Salem2004-12-03A stage event under a draped fabric canopy with string lights and painted rock backdrop. On the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head covering, with rudraksha malas and a gold-edged orange shawl, stands smiling beside a white chair; this is an appearance-based candidate, and the visible cues (long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas) qualify him as a person. In the centre, a man in white holds up a book whose cover shows a smiling saffron-turbaned figure, while others in white dhotis stand near him. Speech bubbles on the backdrop read the event title and a Salem satsang label.2004-12-03Photograph at an outdoor community gathering under a corrugated roof. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and orange robes and a saffron turban and white flower garlands, sits on a chair with palms pressed together in greeting, a microphone stand in front of him. Two older men in white dhotis and white shirts bow with folded hands toward him; one wears a striped rosette ribbon. Behind them stand men in white shirts and an orange-robed attendant. A pedestal cooler and a banner reading 'Vaazhga Sengunthar' hang in the background, with yellow and red flower arrangements in the foreground.2004-10-03A stage event with a painted rock-mountain backdrop and draped fabric canopy with hanging lights. On the right, a man in an orange-saffron top and ornate gold-bordered orange cloth, with a saffron turban and long dark hair, stands beside a white armchair and smiles. Center-left, a man in white shirt and grey trousers with a patterned shawl holds a small object, while a man in white dhoti hands a tray with fruit and offerings. Two elderly men in white with shawls stand at left, and red plastic chairs sit on the stage. Painted banner text reads Kadhavai Thira Kaatru Varattum and Dhyanasatsangam Salem. Probable Swamiji (orange turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala, long hair) appears in person at the right.2004-12-03Photograph of a stage event with draped fabric ceiling, string lights and a painted backdrop of rocky hills with a red peak. On the right, a figure in an orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala stands smiling beside a white throne-like seat; the wearer is an appearance-based a person candidate. Center, an older man in white shirt and dhoti holds up a blue book with a photo cover, while a man in white holds a folded purple and gold shawl and a man in white stands at the left holding a small plaque. Other men in white and light shirts stand in the background. A Tamil banner with 'Kadhavai Thira Kaatru Varattum' hangs behind them.2004-12-03December 03 2004 - Mass Living Enlightenment initiation in Salem2004-12-03Three men stand on a stage in front of a white banner with red Tamil lettering and a mountain backdrop. A man in a white dhoti and shirt, wearing a red and gold shawl and vibhuti marks, holds out a book titled in Tamil to a central figure in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban, wearing a long gold ceremonial necklace and with long dark hair, who takes the book. Another older bearded man in a pink-orange robe and red-gold shawl steadies the book from the right. a person is the central figure, presented here as receiving the book with a long gold necklace, saffron robe and turban. A small silver vessel sits on a white-draped table at the lower left.2007-01-12