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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne in a temple hall, wearing a red-and-white flower garland and a gold necklace, with his hands resting on the armrests. Two tall painted guardian figures with multiple arms and gold crowns flank the entrance. Oil lamps stand on both sides of the hall. In the foreground, a woman in orange sits on the floor beside a ritual tray with flowers and offerings, while a woman in a white top and a woman in a magenta sari sit with folded hands, and an older man in white sits at the right with his palms pressed together. Several saffron-clad attendants sit near the throne. a person is the seated central figure, identified by his saffron robes, flower garland, gold ornaments and throne placement.

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July 14 20132013-07-14A photograph of a satsang or puja in a temple-style hall with a painted stage backdrop. Two tall painted deity figures with multiple arms and crowns stand on either side of a golden throne-like seat, on which a figure in a dark red-brown robe and a red headwrap sits with hands raised. Several devotees in saffron and orange clothing kneel on a stage in prayer, some with folded hands. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a garland sits at the right front, and a kneeling monk in saffron robes with a bald head is seen from behind at the left. Brass oil lamps and offering plates line the stage.2013-08-02Photograph of a temple sanctum interior with a seated guru on a golden ornate throne draped with tiger skin, flanked by two large painted four-armed deity statues in orange and green dhotis holding objects. A seated central figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, with a smaller white-robed devotee and an orange-clad figure seated near the throne. In the foreground at left, a priest in orange cloth tends a tall lit oil lamp stand with many flames, and a lamp and offerings are arranged on the floor. Hanging bells and a golden canopy hang above the throne. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2013-05-15June 09 20132013-06-09August 12 20132013-08-12April 10 20142014-04-10Interior of a temple hall with painted blue walls and pink-and-green pillars. Two large painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with crowns, gold jewellery and red-and-green dhotis stand on either side of a central doorway. Inside the golden-framed shrine, a seated man in a saffron-orange robe and a white-and-gold garland sits on an ornate gold throne. Several women in orange and red saris sit on the floor before him, with a small offering tray in front. Brass oil lamps line the walls, and a young woman in a dark top sits on a red carpet at right. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan.2013-06-30A photograph inside a richly decorated temple hall with painted pink, green and gold pillars and a golden doorway framing a seated figure on an ornate gold throne. The seated figure wears a deep red-brown robe, a long white flower garland and a gold necklace, with hands resting on the throne arms. Two painted attendant figures with multiple arms, orange-red dhotis and green sashes stand on either side, holding lamps and ritual items. In the foreground, a priest in orange at left tends to brass oil lamps, while several women in orange and saffron sit with palms pressed together, facing the throne. Brass lamps with lit flames sit on the floor and along the walls. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan setting.2013-06-30February 10 20122012-02-10A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange head wrap and layered beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in a temple doorway. Two tall painted guardian figures with multiple arms and gold jewellery flank the entrance. A kneeling person in a brown shirt faces the throne, and a woman in a teal sari sits on the left beside a microphone. Hanging brass oil lamps decorate the dark wall, and women and a young girl in purple sit in the foreground. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, an orange head wrap, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial gold necklaces while seated on a gold throne.2012-02-09A photo of a temple-hall darshan scene. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban-style head covering, a large ceremonial gold necklace and beaded bracelets, and smiles while his hands rest on his lap. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: orange robe, ornate gold necklace and turban on a throne. A man in a brown kurta sits on the step before the throne, facing it. To the left, a woman in a teal sari sits near musicians, with a microphone stand and a small hand bell in front. Painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with gold ornaments and raised hands flank the doorway. Brass oil lamps hang beside the throne, and a devotee's hand holds a small item near the step. On the right, a woman in green and a young girl in purple stand at the doorway, watching the scene.2012-02-09A photograph inside a temple shrine hall with red carpet and ornate painted pillars. Two tall painted guardian figures with multiple arms and gold crowns flank the central doorway. In the centre a gilded throne-like seat with a tiger-skin cushion holds a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe. Four people in saffron and orange robes sit before the shrine facing it. In the foreground a white-clad priest seated on the carpet holds an open book and ritual items, wearing a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps stand on either side.2014-04-28