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A photograph in an indoor hall with pink walls and a projector screen. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a wristwatch holds up and unfolds a long green silk shawl with gold zari borders, appearing to present or drape it. Beside him stands a smiling man in white dhoti and white kurta with a yellow shawl, holding a brass plate of white flowers and yellow marigolds. Rows of red chairs and a partially visible person in white are at the left edge.

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A photo in an indoor hall with pink walls, a white curtain and a projection screen. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a red-and-saffron shawl and a beaded necklace drapes a green shawl with gold border over a man in white clothes who bows his head toward him. Behind them stands another man in white with a moustache. On the right, a smiling man in white with a yellow shawl and glasses holds a tray with white flowers and yellow marigolds. Rows of dark red chairs are at the left. Appearance-based label: a person is the robed man in orange with a beard and beaded necklace, presented as a receiver of honour through the shawl offering.2010-09-20A photograph in an indoor hall with a pinkish wall, a projector screen and a small notice board in the background. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a red-bordered shawl and a rudraksha mala places a white jasmine garland with yellow marigolds around the neck of an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a green-and-gold shawl. A second man in white and a yellow shawl holds a brass tray of fruit and flowers on the right, and another person's arm is visible behind the garland recipient. The saffron-robed man has a gold bracelet and wears glasses.2010-09-20October 12 20142014-10-12A photograph in an indoor hall with pink walls, a projection screen and folding chairs. A man in white clothes and a green shawl with gold border bows forward while receiving a white jasmine garland with red flowers. In front of him, a man in an orange robe with a red shawl and a rudraksha mala holds his palms together in namaskar. To the right, a bespectacled man in white with a yellow shawl smiles, and another man in white stands in the background. The visible scene shows a garlanding and greeting gesture.2010-09-20Indoor photo of a man in orange sannyasi robes with long swept-back hair draping a green and gold shawl over the shoulders of an older man in white dhoti and shirt, who bends forward with glasses, appearing to receive it. A second orange-robed figure stands behind. A framed portrait above shows a man in orange with a long mala and crown-like hair, with a red-and-white garland. Red-cushioned chair, brass lamp, fruit and bottles on a side table, white cushions on a stone shelf, and cane chairs. Floor mat reads partly in Tamil-style lettering. The orange-robed man in front has distinctive long hair and orange clothing, so he is a probable Swamiji in person.2011-01-16A photograph of an indoor ritual space with white walls. In the center, a figure in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl stands with long dark hair, facing a red-draped table or seat. To the left, a man in white shirt and white dhoti stands barefoot beside another man in orange robe holding a folded green and gold cloth. On the right edge a bald man in white and orange is partly visible. Behind them, a framed photograph shows a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and raised hand, and a brass oil lamp stands at right beside a tray of fruit and offerings. a person (appearance-based): the central figure in saffron with a gold-bordered shawl, long hair and a rudraksha-style mala. Chairs and a small rug are in the foreground.2011-01-16A photograph in a room with orange and pale lavender striped backdrop and green floor. A smiling man with a short hair style, a white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, bare-chested and wearing an orange-brown dhoti, holds up a large saffron-orange cloth with both hands. Beside him, an older man with white hair and beard, wearing white clothes with a cream shawl and a red-and-green border, is seated in a wooden chair with his hands open. Behind them stands another figure in orange robes. Two people are visible in the scene.2013-02-08A stage event where a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban places a long white and red flower garland around the neck of an older man wearing a white dhoti-style outfit and a gold-bordered red shawl. Beside them, another saffron-robed figure holds a brass plate with offerings. A man in a white shirt smiles nearby, and a brass lamp with a flame stands at the right edge. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban, labelled as a portrait, behind the stage.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event with a man in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron top and dhoti, with long dark hair and a white-and-orange garland held in his hands, draping a golden-bordered maroon shawl over an older man in white dhoti and shirt. Behind him, a bald man in orange robes and an orange shawl holds a tray, and a man in a striped white shirt and dark trousers stands at right. A large brass lamp stands at left and the background shows a dark curtain and a pale wall. The appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), an in_person candidate with a saffron turban, long hair and ceremonial garland, giving a shawl to a devotee; identity remains uncertain.2010-09-20March 03 20092009-03-03December 20 20062006-12-20Indoor ceremonial welcome in a room with burgundy velvet drapes, a bamboo screen, and a wooden stand holding small brass figures. A smiling man with long swept-back hair, a vibhuti forehead mark, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold-thread necklace wears a maroon garment and embraces a seated figure whose head is covered by a green and gold brocade cloth; that figure wears an orange robe and a white flower garland. Behind them a man in a maroon robe with gold borders holds a brass bowl, and on the right a man with rudraksha beads and a gold-bordered yellow shawl holds a pink wrapped gift.2014-10-12