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A photograph taken at an indoor hall at night. On the left, a figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with long dark hair tied back sits on a raised platform and reaches forward to touch the hands of a man in a white short-sleeved shirt, grey trousers and a wristwatch, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a woman in a pink sari with a blue border wears a gold necklace, and several men in white shirts and dhotis stand among a seated audience. A floral garland and draped red and gold fabric decorate the stage area, with a cooler unit and bright lights overhead.

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A photograph taken inside a large hall with a corrugated roof and bright stage lights. In the foreground a sleeveless saffron-orange-robed figure with long dark hair tied back sits on the floor, extending his hand toward a man in a white shirt and grey trousers, who holds a small red-tinted object in both hands. Beside him a woman in a pink sari with a gold necklace stands watching, and a woman in a dark green-and-black sari stands near him. Behind them a crowd of men in white shirts and a woman in white stand in the hall, and a cooler unit sits at left. Pale flowers and a floral cushion appear in the lower left.2010-02-14Indoor event under a large metal-framed roof with a draped cream and red backdrop and a floral garland decoration on a pillar. In the foreground a figure in a flowing orange robe sits with back partly to camera, a dark braided bun visible, and clasps the hands of a smiling man in a white short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers who bends forward to greet them. To the right an older man in a white shirt and light trousers, with a wristwatch, stands with hands clasped. Other people stand and sit in the background, some in white and yellow garments, and a white floral-patterned cushion lies at the left edge.2010-02-14A photograph taken in a large covered hall with metal roof trusses and stage lights, with a crowd seated in white chairs in the background. In the foreground, a figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange top sits at left, with long dark hair swept back, palms pressed together toward an older man in a white short-sleeved shirt, dark belt and gold wristwatch, who stands at right with his hands clasped in greeting, both smiling. Another person's arm rests on his shoulder from the right edge. The orange-clad figure's cues are long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, but the face alone is not used to identify them; the appearance is ambiguous, so the a person label is uncertain.2010-02-14A photograph of an indoor programme gathering. In the foreground, a bald man in a white kurta kneels and clasps the hands of a person in an orange-saffron garment with long, swept-back dark hair who smiles broadly; the figure in orange sits on a white-covered chair with a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible. Behind them, a crowd of women in sarees and salwar kameez stands closely, many wearing white name badges on their clothing; a corner stage backdrop with red and white draping is visible at upper left. Appearance-based label: a person in the saffron-clad person with long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads, seated and receiving a devotee's greeting. Smiling devotees and attendees surround them.2006-07-20February 07 20102010-02-07A photograph inside a large hall with a metal roof and fluorescent lights. A man in an orange sleeveless robe with a pink and teal flower garland sits and places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and white trousers. The older man wears a rudraksha mala, a wristwatch and a bracelet, and bows with his palms joined. Behind them, seated devotees, a woman in a white sari with a black beaded necklace, and people in pale clothing watch. A brass plate or tray with offerings lies on the floor at right.2010-02-14July 20 20102010-07-20Outdoor evening darshan at night under floodlights. A person wearing a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron-orange robe sits on a cream-coloured raised seat with long, curly, shoulder-length hair, extending a hand to greet an older man in white dhoti and shirt with a lanyard, whose palms are pressed together in greeting. Around them, devotees in white, a woman with grey hair in a cream sari, and a young man in orange scarf watch. Plastic chairs and a white air conditioner are visible behind. The saffron-clad figure matches the a person appearance cues of a turban, long hair and saffron robes, so this is a person in person.2010-02-17June 28 20102010-06-28A photograph taken at an evening event under bright hall lights. In the foreground, a figure seated on the floor faces away from the camera, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with dark hair tied back in a bun. Facing them, a smiling man in a white shirt and white trousers, with a red tilak on his forehead, extends his hands in greeting. To the left, a woman in a white sari with gold border and a lanyard stands beside him. Behind them, men in white and in orange garments stand and watch in a crowd. The scene appears to be a devotee welcoming a seated saffron-clad figure at a gathering.2010-02-14February 07 20102010-02-07A photograph of an event on a stage. A smiling man with swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron garment, a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and a red tilak on his forehead. A man in a white shirt and light trousers with a black belt bends forward and grasps his hands in a gesture of reverence. A man in a pink garment with a silver bangle is partially visible at left, and another person is at the right edge. Behind them is an orange backdrop and a brown panel with a white dove motif.2010-02-15