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A photo of a covered open-air hall with exposed brick pillars and a teal wall with latticed windows, where a seated group listens to a talk. In the centre a man in a bright orange turban and orange garment sits on a low cushioned seat, speaking to the assembly. Behind him a woman in an orange shawl stands near a draped table with glasses and a small candle. Many attendees sit on wooden benches and floor cushions wearing orange scarves and white or colourful clothing, some with notebooks and water bottles. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the left edge. The setting looks like a satsang or discourse session.

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August 11 20112011-08-11August 10 20112011-08-10August 11 20112011-08-11A seated man in saffron-orange turban and orange garments, wearing a large rudraksha mala, sits on a cushioned seat holding a folded white paper. Around him a seated crowd of devotees, many in orange shawls, listens in an indoor hall with brick walls. A woman in a red floral top and red trousers covers her face with her hand; a woman in a white top with an orange shawl holds a small object. The orange-turbaned man appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, and his role is that of the seated speaker addressing the gathering.2011-08-11A photograph of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala, sitting on a cushioned bench in a brick-columned veranda. He is addressing a seated gathering of devotees wearing orange shawls. In the foreground a person in white kurta kneels and bows low with hands extended toward the bench, apparently in a padapuja-style obeisance. Several people in white and orange sit on the stone floor, and others stand in the background near the doorway.2011-08-11August 11 20112011-08-11A seated man in an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a cushioned sofa in a brick-pillared veranda and gestures with his right hand while speaking. In front of him, a younger man in orange robes kneels with palms pressed together and head bowed. Around them, a seated and standing gathering of about 30 devotees in orange shawls, white kurtas and colourful salwar sets listens attentively, some with hands folded. A paper and an orange cloth lie on the sofa edge. The scene looks like a satsang or personal blessing session. a person's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the seated teacher is described by role.2011-08-11A covered open-sided pavilion with a dark wooden beam ceiling and stone floor, where a group of roughly twenty-five people sit on low sofas and around glass-topped tables. Several people wear saffron-orange shawls and dhotis, and one man in the centre-right wears a bright orange turban and orange robe. A woman on the right in a pink-and-white outfit with an orange shawl stands near the back. Water bottles and bags sit on the tables, while a chef in white uniform stands near a buffet laid with silver chafing dishes in the background, with trees and greenery beyond the open sides.2011-08-10A seated man in an orange robe and orange turban sits on a low wooden sofa in a brick-walled hall, holding a long stick and rudraksha beads, facing a seated audience. Around him, a group of about twenty people sit on the floor and on cushions, many wearing orange shawls; some wear saffron scarves and others wear everyday clothes. A low wooden table with a small vase, a bottle of water and papers sits in front of him, and a white-covered table with a microphone stands behind. The scene looks like a session or satsang with participants.2011-08-10 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor pavilion with brick pillars and a wooden ceiling, where a seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a low cushioned couch. A kneeling man in a light green shirt and grey trousers, barefoot, places his hand on the seated man's head. Around them a seated gathering of about twenty devotees wear orange shawls and saffron-coloured robes, while others in white and green clothes sit on the floor and nearby chairs.2011-08-11A open-sided pavilion with wooden beams and a brick wall, with green trees behind. A seated man in an orange turban, orange shawl and beaded necklace sits on a sofa at the centre, appearing to address a group. Around him, about a dozen seated participants in orange shawls and casual clothes face him, including a woman in a red cap and another in a purple top. A man in a striped shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, and a woman in a white patterned top and orange shawl stands at right. Behind them, buffet chafing dishes are set on a long table with water bottles.2011-08-10A photograph of a seated group in a room with brick accent walls and beige curtains. A man in a red and orange robe with gold ornaments sits on a white-draped couch at right, holding a small object and speaking. Around him, roughly thirty people sit cross-legged on the carpet wearing orange shawls and scarves; some are in white or colourful kurtas, others in casual clothes. Water bottles sit on the floor at left.2011-08-01