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Photograph of a stage session in front of dark red draped curtains. A white upholstered chair with a white cushion and bolster sits at left, with a microphone on a stand and silver oil lamps on the floor. Two men stand close together at center-right. The man in front wears a saffron-orange robe with a darker maroon border and a matching orange head wrap, bending forward and holding a small silver object in his hands. The man behind him, with long dark hair, wears a rust-red robe and is turned toward him. Two people are visible.

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A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual on a stage with dark red curtains. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a short-cropped head sits on a white cushioned throne-like chair with a white rounded back, feet resting on a small red-and-gold cushion. A person in white clothing, with hair pulled back, bends forward to tend the seated figure's hand or feet. Yellow and red flowers sit in vases on either side, a microphone stand stands at right, and a red-and-orange patterned rug covers the floor.2009-08-25July 28 20102010-07-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes on a large white cushioned throne-like seat in front of dark red velvet drapery. He has short dark hair, a red bindi, and is smiling with his right arm extended toward a standing man at left. The standing man, shown from behind-left with long dark hair and a beard, wears an orange robe and holds a small object in his hand, reaching toward the seated figure. White bolster pillows, a microphone on a stand, and green foliage with flowers appear on the stage. A Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam style meditation-programme setting; the seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by his saffron clothing and central seated position on the throne.2009-08-29July 28 20102010-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 21 20092009-07-21A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with gold chain necklaces sits cross-legged on a white cushioned throne-style chair on a stage with a dark red curtain. A man in white kurta and dhoti stands at left, handing papers toward him. A small vase of pink and white flowers sits on a side table at right, and a red and white cushion rests on the floor before the chair. a person is the central figure, identified by orange saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, seated on the peetha as a guru at a satsang-style event.2009-08-29August 29 20092009-08-29August 29 20092009-08-29A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a raised stage with dark red drapery. A seated figure with long swept-back hair, a saffron-orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on a large white throne with a red cushion, holding an orange fruit and smiling. A kneeling man in orange robes with a red shawl leans toward his feet, while a bald man in white with an orange shawl stands at the side of the throne, and another man in white with a yellow shawl stands behind him. A standing man on the left wears an orange dhoti and shawl. Fruits and offerings sit on a white table beside the throne. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, and is being honoured with padapuja.2010-07-27February 13 20072007-02-13June 30 20092009-06-30A stage event under a white tent canopy with an orange carpet. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits in an orange armchair with white flower garlands on the lap. A standing man in a rust-orange robe and orange turban bows low with hands joined and touches the seated figure's feet. Two more saffron-clad attendants stand at left, one in an orange turban, and a white-robed man in a white turban stands with joined hands behind. Gold ornate decorations and a red-and-white backdrop appear at right, with a younger boy in cream clothes and an orange sash standing nearby. Visible people count is about six. A padapuja-style foot honour appears in progress.2015-01-13