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Indoor photo in a hall with maroon and white draped fabric hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground a long-haired person in a sleeveless orange top sits with back to the camera, one hand raised in gesture, facing a row of men in white shirts and trousers, several wearing rudraksha malas, some holding rolled papers. At the right, a man in orange robes sits beside a tray of bananas and flowers, and another man in orange and white stands nearby. Fruit offerings and a red cloth are visible at the lower right. The scene looks like a discourse or darshan with devotees standing in a semicircle.

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July 23 20102010-07-23August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesIndoor darshan scene under a white tented ceiling with a bright ceiling light and draped red curtain at right. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits at right, extending a hand and holding a small yellow fruit, while a bespectacled older man in a white shirt and a younger man in a blue shirt stand before him with hands cupped to receive. Behind them a man in a white kurta with a red shawl and another man in orange robes stand among onlookers. Near the seated figure is a white cushioned seat with a red cloth. a person appearance is noted here: long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing, seated as the central figure giving darshan.2010-07-14A photograph inside a hall with white lattice ceiling and yellow-and-blue decorated pillars. In the foreground, a figure with long dark wavy hair wears a saffron-orange sleeveless top and gestures toward a group of men. Standing nearby, a man in a white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha-style necklace listens, while a bespectacled man in white shirt and white trousers gestures with his hand. A man in a white shirt and trousers with a name badge points upward, and a seated man in a white shirt gestures in conversation. A woman with a flower in her hair and a dark beaded necklace stands at left, and a man in a striped shirt is at lower right. In the background, a deity image is visible on the wall, and people sit on orange mats near the far side of the hall.2010-07-13A photograph inside a decorated hall with hanging colourful pennants and a white canopy. In the foreground, a long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment sits and extends his hand to offer something small and yellow to a group of men. Around him stand several men in white and pale pink shirts, a man in orange, and younger men in white with yellow and red shawls. Men in front hold out their cupped hands to receive the item. A folded orange cloth and a white towel lie on a low surface in the lower foreground. The scene looks like an informal devotee interaction during a darshan-style gathering.2010-07-14Indoor hall with a white draped ceiling and decorated pillars with painted panels. On the right, a man in orange robes and an orange shawl with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a pale green cushioned seat before a maroon curtain; he reaches out to a visitor's hand. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange ochre robes and shawl, seated in a ceremonial chair. Standing in front are three men: a man in a white shirt and dark trousers, another in a striped shirt with hands clasped, and a bald man in white with an orange shawl. A silver tray holds bananas and sweets on the right, and a few other people are visible in the background.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA photograph taken indoors at a temple hall with striped decorative pillars and white draping overhead. In the foreground, a person with long dark curly hair wears a sleeveless orange top and sits with their back to the camera, facing a group of men. Standing around them are several men: one in a pink shirt on the left, one in a light blue shirt, a man in a white shirt and black trousers gesturing with his right hand, and a younger man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl and a red mark on his forehead, raising his hand. Behind them a man in white and yellow garments stands in the background. Some people are speaking and gesturing as if in conversation or discussion.2010-07-14A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange robe seated on a red-cushioned throne with an ornate gold back, smiling and extending his hand toward a man in a white shirt who bends low at his feet to offer respect. Behind them, an older man in white with an orange shawl gestures, and a monk in orange stands nearby. A white table holds a tray of bananas, an apple and flowers. Several men in white shirts stand around the scene, and a small purple bird logo appears at upper left.2010-09-05July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph inside a large hall with white walls, white curtains and a colourful painted pillar hanging from the ceiling. A seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on a raised orange-covered seat, a bare-armed orange garment draped over the shoulder, a tray of bananas in the foreground. Around him, a bald man in a white shirt and orange shawl stands close, and several men in white kurtas, some with yellow shawls and white ritual garments, crowd around with hands raised in greeting or folded in reverence. A devotee in a white shirt and mala beads kneels at the front with palms pressed together. A golden deity figure is visible at the far left edge among onlookers. The scene suggests a darshan gathering.2010-07-24A photograph of a plain white-walled hall with a ceiling fan and small windows. A seated figure in the foreground, wearing an orange robe and with long dark hair, sits on a red cloth and holds a fruit in one hand while another orange-robed person stands at left holding a tray of fruit. A circle of standing men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with white forehead markings, face the seated figure and hold fruit or join hands in front of them. One man at right wears glasses and a rudraksha-style necklace. The scene looks like a ritual offering being presented.2011-01-16A photograph taken indoors in a plain white-walled hall with ceiling fans and a metal-framed window. A figure in orange ochre robes sits cross-legged on a red cloth at left, gesturing with one hand toward a standing group. Behind him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray of fruit and offerings. Around them, about a dozen men in white dhotis and white shirts stand in a loose circle, several with hands clasped or arms folded, one holding fruit. Visible props include oranges, a water bottle and a small bowl at lower left. The seated figure has long hair tied back and a crown-like appearance is absent; he is described only by his role as a seated teacher in orange robes.2011-01-16