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Outdoor satsang at a pada yatra event. A man in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style beaded mala sits smiling on an orange cushioned throne, raising one hand in greeting, with a red and white stepped platform and an orange-brown wall behind him. a person candidate by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and beaded mala, seated as honoured guest. Around him, devotees in white with orange or yellow shawls press forward; one holds a video camera at left. A bald devotee in white and a man with a rudraksha mala stand in front. Other people stand in the background near a dark deity-like statue on a pedestal.

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A photograph of an outdoor event on an orange-painted platform with red-and-white striped steps. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, orange shawl and a multi-strand beaded garland, sits smiling in an orange armchair; the page indicates Swamiji (probable), with cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland, and he is seated as the honoured guest. Around him, devotees in white kurtas with orange or yellow shawls stand with hands folded in namaskar, and a man in white holding a video camera on the left films the scene. A large dark stone-like object stands behind the seated figure, and an orange-cloth-covered table with fruit is visible. Several people in white and yellow stand behind the platform.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor satsang on a raised platform with red-and-white striped edging and a steel-framed orange cushioned chair. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange shawl, orange ceremonial garments and a rudraksha mala with gold necklace, sits on the chair with one hand raised in gesture while smiling and speaking. Several men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls stand or sit around the platform, and devotees in white with hands folded in namaste face him from the foreground. Banana leaves and a potted plant frame the scene, with a few people standing in the background near a building.2010-07-24Outdoor photo of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long orange shawl and a garland of beads, sitting on an orange cushioned chair before a crowd of devotees in white clothes with orange shawls. A bald man in white with an orange stole gestures toward the seated figure, and a dark-haired man in white holds a small wooden box. Behind them, a cameraman films with a video camera, and a man in yellow stands by. Orange-and-white painted steps and a doorway with banana leaves and coconuts frame the background.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor-looking hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. In the foreground a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl and orange garment, sits in a white chair on an orange mat, facing left. Around him, several men in white dhotis and shirts with orange shawls stand or move about; one man in front holds his hands together in greeting, and another in white with an orange shawl and a shaved head stands near. Photographers and videographers are at work, one filming with a camera on his shoulder and another kneeling to shoot. A framed photo display hangs on the wall behind, and a man in orange robes stands at the right. A yellow shawl and garlands are visible on some attendees.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor event at a temple-style entrance decorated with mango leaves and hanging yellow and green ornaments. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a gold-bead garland, sits in an orange chair at the centre. Around him, men in white shirts and yellow or orange shawls stand, one holding a camera. A woman in a white sari stands in the background. Several devotees in white and a seated older man in white press close, a man in white placing his hand on the seated figure's shoulder. A hibiscus-decorated woman with a flower-adorned braid is in the foreground. The seated figure appears to be a person with long swept-back hair, orange robe and gold garland, so this is an appearance-based candidate only.2010-07-24Outdoor scene at an orange-walled compound. A long-haired figure in orange robes with an orange shawl and a white-and-gold beaded garland sits smiling on an orange armchair, bare feet resting on a small orange footstool strewn with marigold petals. A bald man in white kurta and dhoti stands at left holding a tray with offerings. Behind, a man in white with an orange shawl stands near a cameraman in white shirt filming with a video camera on a tripod-style mount. A red banner reads Guru Purnima with Kannada text, and a second banner shows a portrait of a man in orange turban. Another person in white and a boy in dark shirt stand at right. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robes, orange shawl and ceremonial beaded garland, seated on a throne-like chair.2010-07-24Outdoor photo of a seated figure in saffron-orange robe with a gold necklace and long, swept-back dark hair, smiling broadly on an orange cushioned chair in front of an orange-washed wall with a sign reading Sri Nandeshwar. A probable Swamiji candidate by appearance: long hair, saffron robe and gold ceremonial necklace. Behind him stand two men in white with yellow shawls, one with a rudraksha mala; a cameraman on the left films, and several seated men in white shirts face the chair from the foreground. Garlands of marigolds and a banana plant decorate the entrance.2010-07-24Outdoor photo of a ritual darshan at a raised orange-cushioned seat beside a red-and-white striped wall. A smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a gold necklace of beads and a red tilak, and sits in the seat. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, several with orange or yellow shawls, stand around. In the foreground, a devotee in white with a rudraksha mala holds his hand to the seated man's feet while others fold their hands in prayer. Two people appear seated or stooped near the seat. A camera is visible at left.2010-07-24Outdoor photo of a padapuja ceremony. A man in orange robes with a long gold-bead necklace sits on an orange-cushioned throne-like chair beside a red cushion, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Orange robes and a neck garland mark him as a central figure, with a probable Swamiji identification based on his long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklace. A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward, washing or touching the feet with a framed photograph held nearby, while a standing man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala watches. Other devotees in white crowd in from the left, and a cameraman films at upper left. Background includes white-clad people, a kalasha-like yellow cloth and a palm-tree-lined yard.2010-07-24A photograph at an outdoor temple entrance with an orange-brick wall and a sign reading Sri Shiva temple. A central seated figure in orange robes and a marigold garland sits on an orange cushioned chair, raising one hand in greeting and smiling. Around him stand men in white kurtas with orange shawls, one holding a camera on a tripod, and a man in a yellow shawl at right. A Shiva lingam stands near the steps, and a crowd of people in white clothes gathers in the foreground with hands folded. a person is the seated figure in orange with long hair and a garland, appearing as a central seated figure receiving devotees at a pada pooja.2010-07-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long gold-and-beaded garland sits on an orange throne with dark carved wooden arms, raising one hand in greeting. Long swept-back hair, a crown-like adornment, and ornate ceremonial clothing are visible, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance in the central role of honoured guest. Around the throne, devotees in white with yellow and red shawls stand and sit, one man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala smiles at the front, and a woman in a cream-and-gold sari sits at right.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated man in orange robes on a white-cushioned chair on an orange cloth-covered floor, with a flower garland around his neck and a wooden box of fruit beside him. He has long dark hair and gazes to the side. Orange flower petals and a marigold-decorated object lie at his feet. In the background, men in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls stand near a wall; one man in a white shirt holds up a camera, and a photographer kneels at the lower left filming the seated figure. A sign on the wall lists names.2010-07-24