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A photograph of a devotional darshan at a stage. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, with a garland at the base. A man in a white kurta bends forward to clasp the seated figure's hand, while a woman in a red and beige sari and several men in white and pastel shirts stand in a line behind, some with palms pressed together in namaste. On the right, a standing sannyasi in orange robes with long hair watches. Behind them a backdrop shows a colourful painted temple gopuram, and a dark curtain and wooden pillar frame the left side. a person: the seated figure in orange on the golden throne has long dark hair and a sleeveless orange robe, a cue-consistent presentation, though the appearance is not conclusive.

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August 26 20092009-08-26A photograph of a devotee receiving a blessing during a darshan-style gathering. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a orange shawl sits on a gold throne with red cushions, with red flower garlands at the feet. A man in a white shirt and blue jeans stands before the seated figure, who touches his forehead with one hand while holding a small object in the other. To the left, a man in white kurta with an orange shawl and other men in white and checked shirts stand watching. Behind the throne is a large colourful painted temple-gopuram backdrop, and fruit sits on a white table. The seated figure has distinctive long dark hair, orange saffron clothing and an orange shawl, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) presentation in a throne-seated blessing role.2010-02-10August 26 20092009-08-26August 06 20092009-08-06August 29 20092009-08-29August 26 20092009-08-26A photograph on a stage in front of a large printed backdrop of a colourful, densely carved temple gopuram. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a folded paper and looking down. Standing before him, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers presses his hand to the seated figure's forehead, while a man in a red t-shirt and an orange-robed man with hands folded watch nearby. On the right, a woman in a lavender-and-purple sari and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stand with hands folded in devotion. The setting suggests a pada puja offering with the seated figure receiving blessings.2010-02-10August 29 20092009-08-29August 21 20092009-08-21A photograph of a padapuja in a temple-style hall. A seated figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, their bare feet resting on a red platform. Before them a devotee in a white shirt and blue jeans bends forward with hands in anjali, while another devotee in an orange garment leans in beside them. Behind them stands an elderly man in white kurta with an orange shawl, and a row of men in white and light shirts watch with hands folded. A man in a grey plaid shirt stands at right. Red and pink flower garlands lie at the base of the throne, and a carved temple mural fills the background.2010-02-10August 29 20092009-08-29July 23 20092009-07-23