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A photograph of a festive ceremony beneath a tall floral arrangement of white jasmine garlands with orange and yellow marigold strands framing a central throne-like seat draped in dark red. A smiling woman in an orange sari reaches forward with both hands to touch the head of an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with folded hands. Beside them a person in orange holds a video camera at the left edge. Other seated people wear saffron-orange robes, and one woman in a white sari stands at the right. Orange and maroon draped fabric hangs behind, with thin wooden poles rising near the bowing man. Several onlookers are visible at the lower edge.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange-and-red flower strings around a tall floral canopy. A seated figure in long flowing hair and an orange robe with a gold necklace extends a hand to bless or touch the head of a woman in a white saree with a gold border, who bends forward in front of him. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and orange ornate clothing, a probable Swamiji cue consistent with the page, and is therefore marked as in person. Nearby, a seated devotee in orange holds a ceremonial staff, and several saffron-robed attendants with shaved heads sit at the right beside tall bamboo poles hung with orange cloth. A videographer with a camera on the left wears orange. A large red-and-gold throne is visible, and orange draped fabric hangs from the upper right.2006-07-11Photograph of a festive satsang-style event in an ornately decorated hall. A seated figure with long, dark, swept-back hair and an orange saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned throne framed by white jasmine garlands and red-and-yellow flower strings; this figure matches the page's Swamiji reference through hair, saffron clothing and throne (Swamiji (probable)). He extends one arm toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds offerings in both hands. Beside them a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right. A cameraman in orange clothing films at left, a shaved-headed attendant in orange kneels in the foreground, and a few onlookers appear at the bottom edge. Orange ribbons hang from bamboo poles at right.2006-07-11A flower-decorated throne with a red cushioned seat and garlands of white jasmine and orange marigolds stands on a stage. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace sits on it, reaching out to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt who bends forward. Beside them a robed attendant in orange holds a metal pitcher, and another in orange holds a brass bowl. Along the right, rows of shaven-headed sannyasis in orange sit with bamboo staffs topped with orange flags, with brass lamps in front of them. Orange and patterned cloth hangings hang from the ceiling, and a videographer with a camera stands at the left edge.2006-07-11Photograph of a ceremony beneath a flower-decorated canopy with white and orange-yellow garlands and a red cushioned seat. A seated figure with long dark hair and bare upper body wears an orange cloth and receives an offering from a person in orange robes. A camera operator in orange clothing films at the left. An elderly man in a white kurta with white hair presses his palms together at the right. A woman in white with a long braid folds her hands in the foreground, and a seated devotee in orange appears at the lower edge. Orange flags on bamboo poles stand at the right, and a decorated orange kalasha-like pillar rises above. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a distinctive presentation, but the identity is uncertain.2006-07-11Photograph of a ceremonial event on an ornate flower-decorated throne draped in white and red garlands. A long-haired man in orange robes and a gold necklace is seated on the throne, reaching out to touch the face of an older man in a white shirt and white trousers who bows before him. Around them, saffron-robed attendants sit on the floor, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and tall bamboo poles with orange flags stand in the background beside brass oil lamps. a person: the seated long-haired figure wears orange robes, a gold necklace and long swept-back hair on a garlanded throne. Several attendants in orange and a seated devotee in white complete the scene.2006-07-11A ceremonial event in a hall decorated with white and orange flower garlands framing a throne. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits on the throne, smiling and extending his hands toward an older bearded man in a white kurta who kneels before him and offers something in his palms. Behind the throne, saffron-clad attendants stand near tall bamboo poles with orange pennants. A camera operator in orange clothing films the scene at left, and seated devotees fill the lower foreground. The seated man shows distinctive long hair and saffron robes with gold ornament, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji (probable) as the figure on the throne.2006-07-11A photo of a stage event with a long-haired figure in orange robes and a gold necklace seated on a red-cushioned throne in front of a floral backdrop of white and orange garlands. The seated figure extends a hand toward the head of a woman in a white sari with gold border who kneels in front. A cameraman in orange at left films with a shoulder camera. Other devotees in orange and white stand or sit nearby, and a shaven-headed priest in orange sits at right near tall poles with orange cloth streamers. a person is seated on the throne, identified by long swept hair, orange robes and gold necklace.2006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11A seated figure in long swept-back hair and an orange robe with gold ornaments sits on a red-cushioned throne decorated with white jasmine and marigold garlands. Devotees in white and orange kneel and reach toward him, one with hands joined near his feet. A camera operator stands at the left edge, and a row of orange-clad sannyasis and a woman in white stand at the right near tall bamboo poles with orange streamers. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with ornate gold adornments, and is receiving a devotee's gesture of reverence in a flower-decorated ceremonial setting.2006-07-11A photograph of a ceremony on a decorated stage. A long-haired figure in orange robes, wearing a gold necklace and bare-armed, sits on a throne draped with white and multicolored flower garlands and touches the forehead of a white-clad elderly man kneeling before them. Behind them, seated sannyasis in orange robes hold tall bamboo poles with orange flags, and an orange cloth hangs above. Several people are visible in the foreground and background, including a figure in orange with a red sash at left.2006-07-11A photograph of a Guru Poornima event with a large ceremonial seat decorated with white jasmine and orange-and-yellow marigold garlands and a deep red backdrop. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and sits on a gold-coloured throne. In front, a figure in an orange shawl is seen from behind, and a man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward holding an offering. At right, saffron-robed sannyasis stand holding long bamboo poles with orange flags. A cameraperson in an orange garment films at left, and several heads of seated devotees are visible at the bottom edge.2006-07-11Indoor ceremony on a raised stage hung with white and orange flower garlands and a red-and-blue backdrop. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange cloth and a gold necklace, sits on a throne-like seat and extends his hands in blessing toward an older man in white clothes with grey hair who sits with palms joined. Probable Swamiji with long hair, orange cloth and gold necklace, seated and giving blessing. Around them, shaven-headed sannyasis in orange robes sit cross-legged behind rows of tall bamboo poles with orange flags, and small brass oil lamps sit on the floor. A cameraman at the left edge films the scene, and orange fabric panels hang from the top of the stage.2006-07-11