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Photograph 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.

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December 03 2004 - Mass Living Enlightenment initiation in Salem2004-12-03A 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.2004-12-03A 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.2004-12-03A 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 photograph of a stage backdrop with draped pastel fabric, string lights and painted mountain scenery, with a banner reading in Tamil 'Kadhavai thira... kaatru varattum'. On the right, a figure in an orange turban, long swept-back dark hair, orange robe with gold border and rudraksha mala stands beside a white throne, appearing to be Swamiji (probable). On the left, a man in white shirt and white dhoti holds papers, and a man in a pink shirt and beige trousers holds a garland of red cloth and a booklet. A man in white with his back to the camera faces the stage, and another man in white stands behind. The setting is an indoor convention stage.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 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.2004-12-03A photograph on a stage at a satsang event. A figure in an orange-red robe with gold border and a saffron-orange head wrap stands at right with a rudraksha-style mala, facing a man in white dhoti and shirt with a purple and gold patterned shawl who bends forward toward him. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in a white head covering and Tamil lettering in red. To the left a man in white dhoti and shirt walks across the stage, and a seated man in white with a mala holds a small object near a table. Pink and purple flowers sit in a vase by a gold-framed chair, and a red backdrop hangs at left.2004-10-27A photograph of a stage event with a figure in saffron-orange robes and matching turban standing barefoot in front of a large white armchair, hands pressed together in namaskar. A long rudraksha mala hangs over the orange garment. A stage backdrop of painted rock formations, plants and draped brown fabric sits behind, with orange-hued cloth at the base. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis stand at the right edge of the stage, and sandals rest near the platform. Paper signs with red Tamil lettering hang on the backdrop. The figure matches the Swamiji candidate in appearance, with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, turban and rudraksha mala, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.2004-12-03