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A stage with a large painted mountain backdrop in orange and blue tones. A woman in an orange sari with a leopard-print shawl stands at right, holding an open book, beside a gold-upholstered armchair with carved dark wood trim. A man in an orange robe stands at centre holding a white paper bag printed with a tree. A man in a maroon kurta and white dhoti lies prostrate on the floor in front of a white pedestal holding a brass bowl, in an act of obeisance. Marigold and flower garlands in yellow, orange and purple border the stage floor in front.

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A stage event in front of a large painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a sunset sky. On the right, a long-haired man in orange robes with a leopard-print shawl stands by a gold-upholstered throne, extending his right hand in blessing toward a man bending forward in a maroon kurta with a yellow sash and white dhoti, who holds a white plate. Behind them, a man in an orange robe and shawl holds a paper or framed item. Marigold flowers lie on the stage floor and a water bottle sits on a white table. The right figure shows distinctive visible cues of long swept-back hair, orange robes and a leopard shawl, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) depiction of the presiding guru, though the appearance is not conclusive.2010-02-12A photograph of a ceremonial stage in front of a gilded throne draped with white and pink flower garlands and orange-yellow blooms. A man in orange robes with long dark hair and a flower garland bends forward, holding a small dark object toward the seat. Behind him stands another orange-robed figure wearing a saffron-orange garment, a long beaded necklace and a cloth-wrapped book. In the foreground a woman in a green silk sari with gold border kneels and touches the carpet with both hands in a gesture of reverence. Navy curtains form the backdrop.2009-12-23A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate yellow throne-style chair on a stage. The figure wears orange saffron robes, a draped orange shawl, a long gold-beaded necklace and a small red-and-yellow forehead mark, with long swept-back dark hair. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a gold beaded necklace, seated in the central position of honour. A kneeling man in a white kurta leans forward to hand a small printed card or paper to the seated figure, while a younger man in orange with long hair and a gold necklace kneels to the left. A microphone stands on a stand at the right of the throne, and a painted backdrop of pale pink and orange hues fills the background.2010-02-12December 22 20102010-12-22A stage event with a long-haired figure seated on an ornate yellow throne with black carved armrests, wearing an orange saffron shawl and orange garment, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a red-and-gold forehead mark and bare feet. A man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels in front of him, offering a folded paper or card with both hands. Beside them, a second man kneels in an orange top with a yellow-and-green garland, and a few people stand in the background, including a woman in pink. A painted backdrop of soft clouds and sky fills the stage, and a microphone stand sits at the right edge.2010-02-12December 27 20142014-12-27A seated man on an ornate gold and red throne, dressed in an orange saffron robe with a matching shawl over a red undergarment, sits behind a garland of yellow and red flowers. A man in an orange robe with a bare upper body and a red cloth at the waist stands at left, bending over with hands near the seated figure. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels on the red carpet, bowing his head onto a gold footstool heaped with yellow and red flower petals. A woman in a white sari with red-and-gold border stands at right with hands clasped. The backdrop is a large red-toned image of tree roots or cave-like pillars. Three people are visible.2009-08-30A photograph of two men in a room with a painted forest backdrop of large banyan trees. On the left, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears a dark reddish-brown cloth and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace of beads and pendants; he smiles and places his hand on the shoulder of the other man. On the right, a bearded man with slicked-back hair wears a bright orange shawl and orange robe, bowing forward with hands together near the first man. A red curtain hangs at the left edge and a beige cushion is visible below. The right man is a devotee in orange, bowing.2013-02-12July 25 20122012-07-25August 30 20092009-08-30January 12 20152015-01-12January 12 20152015-01-12