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A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair and an orange-red turban sits smiling on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a large hall. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial pendant. A silver trident stands upright to his left. Seated devotees in orange, white and colourful saris fill the foreground and rows behind him, and a large screen shows a blurred image above. The orange tablecloth and silver vessels sit on a small table at his right.

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December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A seated bearded man in an orange-red robe and a rust-coloured turban sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, smiling and holding a small rudraksha mala in his hands. A long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant hangs around his neck, and a silver trident stands to the left. Before him is a golden draped table with a silver figurine and small ritual objects. Dozens of seated devotees in saffron, orange, pink and maroon clothing fill the hall, and a large screen behind shows a portrait of a turbaned man in red. Probable Swamiji (probable) in an appearance-based label: the throne, turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold pendant match the candidate cues, though the face is not used for identification.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A seated man in rust-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate red and silver throne in a large hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees. He wears a heavy gold-beaded necklace and a small pendant, holds a microphone-style stand before him, and smiles. Beside him a tall silver trident stands upright. A large screen at upper left shows a close-up of a face. Many devotees in saffron, orange, pink and white clothing fill the foreground and background. A white draped backdrop covers the wall behind.2016-12-12A seated man in a rust-orange robe and ornate gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned silver throne in a large hall, with a silver trident standing to his left and a silver stand and table with lamps and objects before him. He wears a red turban with a crescent ornament and a rudraksha-style pendant, and rests his hands in his lap. Rows of seated devotees in orange, red, green and white clothing fill the foreground and background. A large screen above shows a close-up of a bearded man in a red head covering. The page presents this as a Karthigai Deepam-related gathering, but no lamp-lighting is clearly visible.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12Photo of a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a large hall filled with a seated audience. The central man wears a rust-orange shawl over a bare chest, a rust-orange turban with a silver crescent and ornament, and a long rudraksha-style bead mala with a gold pendant, and sits with hands resting in his lap. A tall silver trident staff stands to the left. Audience members in orange, white and green saris and white kurtas sit on the floor. Behind them a large screen shows a figure in red. a person: long beard, turban, and rudraksha mala cues are present, but the identity is not established by appearance alone.2016-12-12A large hall filled with seated devotees in orange, white and colourful saris and kurtas. At centre, a bearded man in a deep orange robe and orange-red turban with a crescent emblem sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing a gold-toned ceremonial necklace and a long mala; he appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the turban, ornate ceremonial clothing and throne setting. A silver trident stands at left and a large screen behind shows a close-up of a figure in a red turban. Devotees sit on the floor in front rows, many in orange and white.2016-12-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with a crescent emblem sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, holding a rudraksha-style mala and a long silver trident standing beside him. He wears a heavy ceremonial gold-and-beaded necklace. A large crowd of seated attendees fills a white-draped hall, many in white, orange and red traditional clothing. A screen behind shows a close-up of a man in a red headband. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron robes and turban with a crescent emblem, on a throne, is the.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A seated man in an orange-brown robe and matching red-orange turban sits on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold pendant. A silver trident stands at left and silver ritual vessels flank the low table in front of him. Behind him a large screen shows a figure in red. A crowd of devotees fills the hall, many in orange, yellow and white, some holding small bottles or cups. The page links this scene to a Karthigai Deepam event.2016-12-12