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A photo of a discussion inside a hall with plain pale walls and ceiling fans. On the left, a bald man in rust-red robes with a red rudraksha mala holds a handheld microphone toward an elderly white-bearded man in a pale orange kurta with an orange shawl, hands on his hips, who is speaking. Between them stands a man in a black turban wearing a yellow and orange marigold garland, a rudraksha mala and gold beads, hands clasped. Behind them, a man in white robes and other people in orange clothing are visible, along with a few seated attendees in the background.

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A photograph taken indoors in an evening hall with white ceiling fans and pillars. A bald man in red-orange robes and rudraksha beads holds a microphone toward an older bearded man in pale orange-pink robes with an orange shawl. Beside them stands a man with a black turban, marigold garland and orange robe, hands joined in greeting. A man in white with a skullcap stands nearby, and other robed people in orange sit or stand in the background. The scene resembles an interview or satsang exchange.2016-07-15July 15 20162016-07-15A photograph of three men standing together at night beside a red doorway and white pillar. On the left, an older bearded man with white hair wears an orange shawl over orange robes and has a vertical mark on his forehead. In the centre, a bespectacled white-bearded man wears orange-red robes and an orange shawl with a patterned border. On the right, a bearded man wearing a black turban-style head covering, a red bindi, a yellow and orange flower garland, gold ornaments, gold armbands and a dark maroon robe smiles toward the camera; the probable Swamiji cues are the dark head covering, flower garland and ornate gold jewellery. Two other partial figures appear at the edges.2016-07-15Photograph of four men standing together in a dim interior beside a red-painted wall and a white pillar. On the right, a smiling man with a black turban and a brown-red robe wears a yellow and orange marigold garland, multiple gold necklaces, gold bangles and a rudraksha-style mala, a person candidate on the basis of the turban, garland and ornate gold adornments. To his left, a white-bearded man in a red robe and orange shawl wears glasses and a dark mala. Further left, an older white-bearded man in an orange shawl with a red tilak holds his hands together in greeting. A fourth man in orange stands partly behind them, and a few figures are visible at the edge of the frame.2016-07-15September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesThree men stand close together at an indoor doorway with a red wall and a white pillar behind them. On the left, an elderly man with white hair and a long white beard wears an orange shawl over orange-saffron robes and has a red tilak on his forehead. In the centre, a white-bearded man with glasses wears an orange-red robe and an orange shawl. On the right, a man with a tall dark turban-style headdress, a red bindi and a long beard wears a yellow and orange marigold garland, a gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant, gold armlets and a dark maroon robe. a person is the man on the right, identified by his tall dark headdress, ceremonial gold necklace, garland and maroon robe.2016-07-15A photograph of a crowded sadhu gathering at an outdoor Kumbh Mela setting with a dark backdrop and warm lighting. A bald man with glasses and a rudraksha mala, wearing a rust-red dhoti with gold border, leans in holding a black microphone toward a man in an orange-red turban, gold-bordered rust-red dhoti, and a large gold pendant on a beaded necklace who points forward. To the right, a bearded man with hair tied back wears an orange kurta and rudraksha mala. Other saffron-clad sadhus and devotees stand behind, with a decorated altar and flags at upper right.2015-09-14A photograph of a ceremonial exchange at an outdoor-style pavilion with a dark backdrop and purple stage lighting. In the centre, a person in orange robes with long dark hair in a bun gently holds the face of a bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala. On the left, a bald man in rust-red robes with a gold-bordered dhoti holds a microphone. Beside him, a man in a rust-red turban and gold-bordered dhoti stands with bead garlands. On the right, a bearded older man in orange robes wears a large ornate gold necklace and holds a tilak on his forehead; behind him, silver ornamental canopies and red and pink cloth hangings are visible. Several people in pale pink and orange clothing stand in the background, and a plain white and red carpet covers the floor.2015-09-14July 21 20152015-07-21Indoor hall with white ceiling lights and a red patterned carpet. A bare-chested man on the left wears a reddish-brown wrap, a bead necklace and a large rust-coloured turban, seated and smiling. Beside him stands a man in orange robes with a bright orange knit cap, thick white beard and glasses, holding his hands together. To the right, an older man in a pink-red turban and orange shawl smiles while hands offer a folded red and purple cloth. Behind them a man in white with a rudraksha mala and other attendants move around the room, with a floral arrangement on a stand and a camera on a tripod at left.2014-03-21Indoor photo of seated sadhus in a small room with framed portraits on pale walls. A man in the centre wears a rust-red turban, a gold-bead necklace and a maroon wrap with gold trim and holds his hands together. Beside him a bald man in orange robes and a white-bearded man in orange shawl with rudraksha beads sit with hands folded. At right, a long-haired bearded sadhu in orange robes and a black rudraksha mala sits. A framed garlanded portrait of a saint hangs at upper left with a yellow marigold garland, and a white-bearded man in glasses with orange clothes sits at lower left, with a head seen at lower right. Five to six people visible.2015-09-15 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a smiling man in a red-orange turban with a vermilion tilak, wearing a reddish-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala over his shoulders, walking among saffron-clad sadhus. Beside him an elderly white-bearded sadhu in orange cloth holds a metal vessel. A boy in a blue shirt stands at left and a bald man in a gold-chained orange garment is behind them. A white wall with a red-and-white banner overhead suggests a procession or gathering. Mood is cheerful and ceremonial.2016-04-22