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A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a golden deity murti and a large golden backdrop behind it. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange-saffron robes with a yellow sash, wearing a multi-strand gold necklace and beaded rudraksha-style malas, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a floral garland of white, orange, pink and purple flowers draped over him, smiling as he hands a decorated gold-and-purple box. On the left, a woman in a beige shawl and black embroidered blouse, wearing a visitor badge, reaches out to receive it. Behind them, saffron-robed attendants and onlookers stand, and a golden lion-shaped figure sits at the base of the throne.

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July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A young man in a pink striped collared shirt smiles broadly while handing a gold gift box with a blue ribbon to a man in a rust-orange turban, orange-and-saffron robe and a long garland of white flowers with green, red and orange accents. The orange-robed man wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace, gold ornaments and armlets, and also smiles widely. Behind them is a large backdrop showing a golden deity murti adorned with gold jewellery, with a brass oil lamp (deepa) and a golden lion-faced ornament in the foreground. a person is the orange-robed man with the turban, garland and bead necklace, receiving the gift.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A seated figure in a deep red-orange robe and matching turban, with long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas, sits on a gold-and-yellow throne in an ornate temple-style hall. Behind him hangs a large garland of yellow, orange and green flowers, and a gilded lamp stand is visible at left. An elderly woman in a cream sari, wearing gold bangles and glasses, kneels and offers a white cloth to the seated figure's extended hand. Beside her, a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and a younger woman sits at the right near gold ritual vessels. A man in white stands at far left near an air conditioner, and a further person is partly visible behind the throne. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable), with the red turban, long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas as cues, receiving a devotee in a blessing-type exchange.2015-07-31January 12 20152015-01-12January 12 20152015-01-12A man in a pale pink collared shirt and grey trousers receives a framed certificate from a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange-and-gold robes and a gold-bead mala, who smiles broadly. The seated figure wears a long garland of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers and sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Behind them stands a large gold deity murti and a brass lamp with a tray is held at left. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated at right, with the saffron turban, ornate gold necklace and orange robes as visible cues, presenting the award. The certificate reads 'Lifetime Achievement Award'. Two other attendants in orange robes stand near the lamp.2015-07-26A seated figure in an orange-brown saffron robe and orange turban, wearing a long rudraksha mala, gold necklace, and a large white-and-pink flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and tiger-striped fabric. He extends his hand over a gold vessel while a woman in a yellow sari with a red bindi and glasses, holding a small white packet, stands before him. Behind them a man in white ritual clothing holds a gold trident-staff, and another man in glasses stands nearby; a man in a blue shirt and a photographer are at left. A gold-and-red backdrop with ornate gilded carvings completes the scene.2016-05-01A man in an orange kurta and jeans stands at left, smiling and holding a white certificate with gold border toward a seated figure at right. The seated person wears a saffron-orange turban with a red bindi, a saffron robe, a thick gold-beaded necklace and a long garland of white, green, orange and purple flowers draped over the shoulders. The setting is a stage with a golden deity murti behind them, a brass oil lamp at left and gold-ornamented chairs. a person is present: the turban, saffron clothing, ornate gold necklace and garland match the appearance cues, though the figure is seated and partly obscured by the garland.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26