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A photograph of a satsang setting in front of a temple-style pillared structure with gold ornamental lamps. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe, wearing a white flower garland and a long dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and smiles while clasping the hand of a standing man in a white shirt and khaki trousers. To the left, a woman in a white sari with a red border and a dark beaded necklace stands beside them, and a hand is visible at the bottom edge near a row of small lamps. Behind the throne, a deity murti is decorated with yellow and purple garlands and an orange cloth. Overlaid at the top left is a faint circular emblem and at the bottom right a printed copyright credit.

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A photograph of an outdoor temple setting. A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back hair, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans forward to greet him, holding his hand. A woman in a cream sari with a red border and a rudraksha mala stands behind them. Behind the throne is a deity murti decorated with yellow and purple garlands and a gold crown, with brass lamps and a metal railing in the background.2010-11-01A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long white flower garland with red blossoms and a rudraksha mala with a red tilak on his forehead, seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward and offers him an orange fruit, held out in one hand. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a dark beaded necklace stands beside another person in white. A gold decorated temple railing, stone pillars and a deity murti draped in garlands and purple fabric are visible in the background.2010-11-01Outdoor temple-style setting with carved stone pillars, golden lamp stands and a red railing. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling. Long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi mark him as a person by appearance, though the identification is uncertain. A bald man in a white shirt leans in to touch his shoulder and hand, while a woman in a white sari with a red border and a dark mala stands behind. A decorated deity murti with garlands and a tall orange headdress appears in the background. Watermarked copyright text overlays the image.2010-11-01A seated man in an ornate gold throne with carved floral details wears an orange saffron shawl, a white and red-flowered garland, and has long swept-back hair and a red tilak; he smiles broadly while a man in a light beige shirt and khaki trousers bends forward to receive something from his hand. A man in white kurta with palms pressed together stands at left. Behind the throne are a red and orange draped backdrop, yellow marigold garlands, and a brass kalasha-like ornament; gold lamp stands frame the scene, with a tray of fruit at lower right.2010-08-01August 05 20102010-08-05A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes with a long dark rudraksha mala and a white flower garland with red accents, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A man in white kurta and a woman in a white sari with a dark mangalsutra-style pendant stand before him, the man bowing and bringing his face toward a fruit being offered. Behind the throne is a deity murti draped in purple and yellow flower garlands with an orange turban, beside golden oil lamps and a red-and-gold temple railing. The seated man has long swept-back hair and appears to be a person based on the distinctive saffron robes, rudraksha mala, ceremonial garland and ornate throne, though this is uncertain.2010-11-01October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and multiple gold necklaces, smiling broadly on an ornate gold-and-red throne. A man in a white kurta, standing at left, bends forward holding his hands. A woman in a yellow sari sits partly visible behind the throne, and a microphone stand is at the right. The seated figure has the appearance of a person, given the saffron robe, long hair, gold necklaces and throne, though the identification is uncertain.2011-01-23 +1 copiesNovember 12 20102010-11-12A photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions. He wears white and red-and-purple flower garlands and a red tilak on his forehead, with long swept-back hair. A man in a white-and-grey checked shirt and grey trousers stands at left, reaching out with both hands to the seated figure in a gesture of respect. At left edge, another person in orange garments is partly visible. Behind the throne, a large deity murti in orange drapery is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, and brass lamps stand in the background. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, garlands, throne) is seated in person, receiving the devotee's gesture.2010-08-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded garland of coloured beads sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, in front of a painted backdrop of a large tree. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward with his hands cupped, receiving or offering something to the seated figure, who extends a hand toward him. Standing to the left is a person in orange robes and another in white with a yellow shawl; a woman in a white garment with a yellow shawl stands behind, near a table holding fruit and a water bottle. The ritual appearance suggests a devotee receiving blessings. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robes, a beaded mala and a gold throne, which are appearance cues for the page's Swamiji claim.2009-12-16A photograph of a padapuja ritual at a temple setting. A man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, smiling and extending his hand toward an older woman with grey hair in a white top and pale blue sari. She holds a small tray or offering plate on a gilded stand with brass items, reaching toward him. Behind the throne stands a deity murti dressed in yellow and purple cloth with purple and yellow garlands. A second man in orange robes stands behind the woman, and gilded pillars frame the scene.2010-08-05