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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.

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Photograph 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.2009-07-23Photograph 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.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 copiesJuly 23 20092009-07-23Photograph 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.2009-07-23A 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.2009-07-23A festive outdoor event with a long-haired figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands, smiling and clasping hands with an older man in a white dhoti and shirt who leans forward. Behind them, a man in white with a red-orange shawl stands bent over, a man in orange robes holds a tray of red flowers, and several men in white and orange clothing crowd the background. A carved lion figure sits at the throne's base, and a backdrop with a rocky hill and Kannada text is visible at the top. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron-orange turban, long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a gold beaded necklace on a throne.2009-07-23Two saffron-robed men sit facing each other on ornate golden thrones draped with floral garlands of white flowers and pink and orange blooms. The man on the right wears an orange turban, orange top, long dark hair and heavy gold necklaces with a red shawl. Swamiji (probable), with his distinctive turban, flowing hair and ornate gold chains, smiles while touching the forehead of the older bald man on the left in orange robes with a red tilak. Behind them a man in a green shirt and a seated man in orange stand near the throne, and a partially visible person appears at the bottom right. A wooden lion-faced carving sits beneath garlands in the foreground, with a temple tower in the background.2009-07-23A 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.2009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23A felicitation event under a banner with Kannada script and a painted backdrop of Shiva and Parvati. Seated on an ornate red-cushioned throne decorated with white jasmine garlands, orange flowers and pink blossoms, a bald man in saffron robes sits with hands folded in his lap and white ceremonial marks on his brow. Beside him on a gilded chair, a person in an orange-red turban and saffron robe wears a large orange-bead mala. Behind them, saffron-clad monks stand. In the foreground, men in white shirts and dhotis sit on the floor, one wearing a rosette ribbon on his shirt. Cream-and-white cloth and a folding chair frame the lower right, with gold-trimmed chairs and red-cushioned seating visible throughout the hall.2009-07-23