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A photograph of a blonde woman in a cream embroidered outfit with gold trim, palms pressed together in anjali, smiling warmly at a man kneeling on the right. The man wears an orange saffron garment, a large green and red flower garland, and white vibhuti on his forehead, and holds an open book or booklet while another person nearby offers an object. Behind them, several people in white and yellow ritual clothes wear marigold garlands, and a golden ceremonial stand and a tray of fruit sit in the foreground. The man has long swept-back dark hair and distinctive saffron robes with a golden ornament, matching a person cues, shown here as the presiding figure receiving the visitor.

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A photograph of a woman with long blonde hair in a cream embroidered dress, palms pressed together in namaste, bowing toward a seated figure on a golden throne with a red cushion. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, a long fresh garland of red and yellow flowers, and white tripundra ash on the forehead, and holds a sweet or offering on a plate. A tray of apples sits on a table beside him. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold and rudraksha necklaces stand, and a woman in a yellow patterned sari is at the left edge. A gold-embroidered backdrop and gold draped panels frame the stage.2010-09-18A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing orange-saffron robes and a multicolour flower garland of red, yellow and green blooms, with white tilak on the forehead. A woman with long blonde hair in a cream embroidered dress stands before him with palms joined in greeting, while a tray of apples sits on a gilded side table. Two men in white dhotis with bare upper bodies and white tilak stand behind, and two people stand at the left edge, one in a green floral sari. The setting is a stage with a dark blue curtain.2010-09-18A photograph of a woman with short tousled blonde hair in a green kurta with a rust-coloured beaded necklace, palms pressed together in greeting, facing a man in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl who holds a small white card or paper. Behind them a man in white clothes with a red cord and folded hands stands among other seated and standing attendees. Golden ritual objects are on the table in front, and the setting appears to be an indoor hall. A probable Swamiji is the man in orange, identified by long swept-back hair, orange clothing and a shawl, and is physically present in the scene.2009-12-17October 11 20162016-10-11A photograph of an outdoor gathering on red stone steps. A seated man in an orange-brown robe and gold-trimmed dhoti wears a long red, yellow and white flower garland, a gold pendant, a rudraksha mala and a gold armband, and sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat. He smiles as a woman with light blonde hair, in a white sari with gold borders, offers him a yellow cloth. A young man in orange-brown clothing stands at the left edge. Behind them, rows of people in white clothing sit on the steps, with yellow festoon lights strung above. Count of physical people is more than twenty.2013-07-08July 31 20152015-07-31December 24 20152015-12-24A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes seated on an ornate gold-framed throne with a deep red backrest. He wears a large red and white flower garland and smiles while a woman in a floral blue and green top holds a small grey device toward him, a cord trailing from it. To the left a man in a white shirt watches; to the right a smiling woman in a cream sari with a dark beaded necklace stands beside a patterned red and white wall hanging. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and red garland, with the page noting his presence at the event.2007-02-24A seated figure in an orange sannyasi-style robe with long dark hair and a gold necklace sits on a gilded throne with a lion-like carved base decorated with white and red-yellow flower garlands. A woman in a white embroidered top, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, stands before him with palms joined in namaskar. Behind them, several men in orange robes sit in rows on the floor of a hall with orange-tipped bamboo poles, and a brass oil lamp stands at the lower right. a person's cues include long hair, orange robe and gold necklace, seated in the role of the teacher receiving the devotee.2006-07-11July 09 20152015-07-09A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes with long swept-back dark hair and multiple rudraksha mala strands, reaching out to touch the forehead of a woman with short silver-white hair who wears a white sari with a gold border, several rudraksha and bead malas, a gold bangle and a ring, her palms pressed together in respect. Behind them stands a man in white dhoti with a gold ceremonial necklace and a pendant, and another man partly visible, with a wooden tray of flowers and offerings on a red cushioned seat. A gilded ornate chair back is at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange with long hair, rudraksha malas and a saffron robe is presented as the central figure receiving honour.2010-09-03A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, white vibhuti lines on his forehead, wearing orange clothing, a red-and-yellow flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, holds a sheet of paper and sits on a golden throne with red cushions. Standing beside him, a woman with long braided hair in a gold-patterned green sari holds a dark book-like folder, and a man in an orange robe stands behind the throne. Other people in white and yellow dress stand at the left edge. Behind them are stone temple-style carvings and a painted backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his long hair, orange robes, mala and garland.2010-09-18