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Indoor stage photograph against a navy blue curtain with a pale grey wall at left. A bald man in white ritual clothing, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet, sits on a black chair holding a white cloth and smiling toward a kneeling performer. The performer wears an ornate gold crown, a long dark wig, an orange-gold silk garment and a red and green flower garland, and holds a microphone out to the seated man. A small purple logo appears at upper left.

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A kneeling performer in an ornate gold crown with red jewels, black wig, golden saffron-yellow garment and red floral garland holds a black microphone toward a bald, bare-chested seated man. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold bangle, and holds a small flashlight in his hand while looking down at the performer. Dark blue curtains hang in the background.2010-09-08A stage scene with a navy blue curtain behind two people in conversation. On the left, a man kneels in an ornate gold crown studded with red and green stones, with long dark hair, a red flower garland, gold bangles and a saffron-orange cloth draped over his bare upper body, holding a microphone toward the other man. On the right, a bald man sits bare-chested on a black chair with a red seat, wearing a white dhoti and shawl and a brown rudraksha mala, with gold bracelet on his wrist, his hands folded in his lap as he listens and responds. The setting is a plain stage with a light backdrop.2010-09-08A photograph of a stage event against a dark blue draped curtain. A person kneeling on the left wears an ornate gold crown with red and green jewels, long dark hair, and a golden-orange shawl over an orange garment, holding a handheld microphone and gesturing toward a seated man. The seated man on the right is bald, bare-chested, wears a white dhoti-style cloth draped over his lap and shoulder, a rudraksha mala, and a bangle, sitting on a black chair with a red seat and speaking into the exchange. The scene appears to be a discourse or satsang style exchange.2010-09-08A photograph of a seated bald man in white dhoti and white shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet, with a wristwatch, sitting on a black chair with a red seat in front of a dark blue curtain. A kneeling performer in a gold ornate crown, golden-orange shawl over the shoulders and a red flower garland rests his forehead on or kisses a dark stone object held in his hands, while the seated man covers his face with one hand. A woman in red sari stands at the right edge. Two people are visible, with a stage or hall setting.2010-09-08A stage performance photograph in a hall with a dark blue curtain and a red-brown backdrop. On the left, a performer with long dark hair wears a gold crown, an orange-yellow dhoti and shawl, and a red and multicolour flower garland, holding a microphone in folded hands. Facing him on the right, a shaved-headed man in plain white dhoti and shawl with bare chest holds a microphone and joins his palms in greeting. A red chair sits at the right edge. Both stand barefoot on a glossy floor.2010-09-08A kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with short grey-flecked hair and a stubbled beard, extends cupped hands toward a seated figure on a gold-trimmed red throne. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders, a long swept-back black hair style, a white horizontal tilak on the forehead and a dark rudraksha mala with a gold-toned necklace. The seated figure hands a small white object into the man's palms. Standing behind them are devotees in white, including a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a saffron-trimmed chain, with hands folded. Gold-framed red cushions and a dark-brown wooden floor complete the setting. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron shawl, swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, receiving the devotee's kneeling offering.2012-05-14 +1 copiesA stage performance against a deep blue draped curtain. On the left, a standing performer with long dark wig and white flower in hair wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red-and-gold border, with a red-and-white garland, bending forward and holding a pink cloth. Seated on a black chair at right, a performer in gold and yellow costume with a gold crown wears a red and yellow flower garland and a gold armband, lowering his head while the standing figure reaches toward his forehead. Bare feet on a glossy grey stage floor.2010-09-08Seated on a red-and-cream cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold backdrop, a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala with a gold necklace receives a white and red flower garland. A shirtless man in a purple and gold dhoti with a white shawl stands at left, holding the garland up and offering it. Red velvet curtains hang behind, with a microphone at right. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated and being garlanded as the honoured speaker.2015-11-22May 14 20122012-05-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on a stage before a gilded throne. A seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban, a bare upper body with a rudraksha mala and gold armlets, places his hand on the head of a young man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, who bows forward with hands joined. Behind them stands a golden throne with a red cushion, an orange and red drape, and a carved gold lion-like finial. To the left, a man in white kurta and glasses and a woman in a green sari stand holding a purple cloth bundle. Carved pillars and a painted backdrop fill the background.2011-12-10A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, sitting on a white-cushioned throne-like chair against a dark red velvet curtain. A shaved-headed man in a white dhoti and white shirt kneels on a white sheet in front, his palms raised toward the seated figure. A white-draped table with a small brass lamp, a cup and a microphone stand is at right, and a white cloth bundle and a wooden staff lie at left. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robe and bindi, consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated as the teacher. Two people are visible.2007-02-13 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20072007-02-24