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A photograph of a stage event with a large backdrop depicting a temple with painted deity figures and garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands joined in front of the chest. Five devotees in white and cream sarees and dhotis kneel on an orange cloth before the throne with hands folded in prayer, one in a white dhoti with his back to the camera. A man in orange on the far left holds a microphone, and blue-purple cloths and small brass lamps lie on the stage. Dark blue curtains frame the scene.

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A stage event photograph in a hall with black drapes and a large backdrop showing a temple-style deity image with a golden arch and garlands. A standing man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, flanked by golden side ornaments. Before him on an orange mat, several women in white and yellow saris sit in a semicircle, and a man in white clothes sits with his back to the camera. At left, two shaven-headed men in white dhotis with gold necklaces sit at a microphone and stand, holding papers. Small brass lamps and offerings sit on the orange floor cloth, and two fans stand on either side of the stage.2010-11-30A stage photograph of a satsang on an orange-draped platform before a large backdrop painting of a temple gateway with a deity and floral garlands. A standing man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands before an ornate gold-and-red throne, a person candidate by his orange robe, long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads. Six women in white and cream saris with yellow borders kneel on the orange mat with hands folded in prayer, and a bald man in white sits at the front. At the left edge, a monk in orange with folded hands sits by a microphone stand. Two standing fans and dark blue curtains frame the stage, and a small brass tray with offerings sits at the front.2010-11-30October 26 20102010-10-26A seated figure in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned golden throne on a raised stage, with a large backdrop of a temple gopuram and a deity murti. a person is seated centrally, wearing orange saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala. Around him on the floor, a group of devotees in white and yellow garments sit in a semicircle, several with palms joined in namaskar. Ritual items such as brass bowls, a bell and a lamp are arranged on orange and red mats in front, and a fan stands at the right edge.2010-10-21A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on a stage. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a large gold ornate throne with red cushions, hands joined in front of his chest. Behind him is a large backdrop printed with a temple gopuram-style stone arch and a deity murti. Seated on the floor in front are several women in white and yellow saris and a woman in a white sari with a red border, some with hands folded in namaste, with brass puja plates, flowers and oil lamps arranged on a red carpet. A standing woman in white stands at the left, and two men in orange sit with microphones at the left edge. A standing fan stands at the right, and a laptop is visible at the right on the floor.2010-10-21October 26 20102010-10-26December 31 20102010-12-31A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red and gold ornate throne on a raised stage, backed by a large printed temple backdrop with carved pillars and a deity murti. Before him, several people sit on orange and red mats in white and yellow traditional clothing, some with their hands folded in prayer, others with cymbals and small brass vessels in front of them. A floor setup with orange offerings and oil lamps lies in the foreground. A woman in white stands at the left edge beside navy curtains, and a standing fan sits at right. The setting appears to be a satsang or puja gathering.2010-10-21Photo of a satsang on a raised stage before a large printed backdrop of a temple gopuram with deity murtis. A central figure in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, a person, seated as the speaker. A woman in white sari stands at left holding a microphone and speaking. Around the stage, devotees sit on orange cloths: several men in white dhotis with ceremonial gold necklaces and forehead markings at left, and women in white saris with yellow, orange and red borders, some wearing orange shawls. Brass lamps and a silver plate with offerings sit at the front of the stage.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage event with a seated speaker on a gold-and-red throne at centre, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala. He is flanked by devotees seated on an orange cloth on the stage floor, mostly women in white and yellow saris and red blouses. Two men in white with orange shawls and rudraksha malas sit at microphones on the left. Behind the throne is a backdrop of a temple-like shrine with a decorated deity murti garlanded with flowers, and brass lamps. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge.2010-10-23September 12 20102010-09-12A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions sits in front of a painted temple backdrop showing carved stone pillars, a deity murti decorated with garlands, and forest imagery. The figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a leopard-print shawl, with a long dark hair and a beaded necklace. Around the throne on the orange floor, a group sits in a semicircle: several men and women in white dhotis and saris, some with yellow sashes, folding hands in anjali, with bowls of offerings and rice in front. Two men seated at left hold microphones. Decorative striped cloth banners hang on either side of the backdrop. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange robes with long hair and a shawl, in a satsang setting.2010-09-19