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A 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.

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April 01 20082008-04-01A photograph of a ritual setting in a plain room with a white-curtained window and a tiled floor. A bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala stands at left. An elderly priest in white dhoti and shawl with orange-and-green borders, wearing a green bead necklace, holds out offerings. A young person in an orange robe and a long garland of yellow and red flowers stands centre, hands together and receiving a small green item. A bearded man in orange at right holds a green offering. A steel plate of fruit, including bananas and apples, sits on the floor in front. The scene looks like a puja or blessing ceremony.2008-04-01April 01 20082008-04-01A photograph inside a home interior with pale marble floors and a staircase on the right. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with his arm around a long-haired figure in an orange robe and a pink-and-white flower garland, and his hand is placed on that person's head as if in blessing. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at left with her hands folded. Behind them is a small shrine with flower decorations and a lamp. A framed photograph hangs on the upper right wall. The orange-robed figure wears a gold necklace and gold bangles, and there is a wall photo of a person in the top right corner.2010-02-18April 01 20082008-04-01December 20 20062006-12-20A 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.2010-09-20July 13 20152015-07-13December 20 20062006-12-20December 20 20062006-12-20December 20 20062006-12-20A photograph of a small indoor room with plain white walls where a man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a white flower-and-leaf garland stands at right, extending his hands toward an older man in a grey shawl with a patterned brown wrap. Between them a priest in white dhoti and bare chest holds a brass tray of yellow fruits and offerings, while a man in white shirt and glasses stands at left and a bare-chested man with rudraksha beads wearing a white dhoti sits in front. Several other men in white shirts and white dhotis stand around, and a microphone stand is at lower left. The orange-robed figure at right is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including long hair, saffron clothing and a garland, but this identification is appearance-based only.2007-01-12