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Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered among stone sculptures in a garden setting. A shaved-headed man in rust-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala stands at centre, one arm raised and pointing, addressing the group. Around him, young men and women in white and light clothing, a woman in white with a head covering, and a man in white holding an orange cloth to his face listen closely. Behind them are weathered stone statues on a grassy lawn.

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Outdoor photo of a long-haired man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-trimmed sash and a dark rudraksha mala, his arm extended toward the crowd. Around him stand a large group of devotees in white kurtas, sarees and salwars, with red and orange shawls, beaded malas and bindis; one woman in a white sari holds a red shawl and a young curly-haired boy in white stands near him. A man in a white crocheted-style kufi-like cap and orange-clad attendants stand nearby, with trees and a white structure in the background. The setting appears to be a dirt clearing at an ashram-like site. The man in orange with a long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and sash is a probable Swamiji candidate appearing to address the group.2013-07-14August 23 20152015-08-23Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered on grass near stone temple sculptures and statues in a yard. A shaved-headed man in an orange-and-gold saffron-toned wrap, with a rudraksha mala and sandalwood-marked arms, stands at centre-right, facing a group of devotees. Around him, men in white shirts and lanyards, a woman in a green shawl and floral top, a woman in a pink sari with a braid and handbag, and a young boy in a white shirt with beads stand close. Several young people in dark clothes crowd the foreground. Behind them are concrete statues and a fenced construction area. a person is the saffron-clad man, shown in a group conversation setting.2015-08-23August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesOutdoor gathering on bare red earth under a open metal-framed shelter, with a large crowd seated on the ground and on chairs. Seated devotees wear white, orange and red-bordered shawls, and a child in a yellow shirt stands holding a stick. Other men wear white kurtas and saffron scarves, and several women wear white saris and salwar kameez. Trees and open land are visible behind.2013-07-14August 11 20092009-08-11Outdoor photograph on a grassy hilltop beside a pale yellow temple wall with carved pilasters. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching turban, with a tilak on his forehead, a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, extends his right arm toward the distance while a crowd watches. The crowd includes a woman in a white blouse and pink-and-white checked sari with a red bindi and beaded necklace, several men in white kurtas and dhotis, and a man in a pale striped shirt with an orange-and-white cloth over his shoulder, arms folded. Hazy sky and town in the background.2002-01-01August 23 20152015-08-23Outdoor photo of a crowd standing on dry, bare ground near a building and trees. In the centre, a man wears a saffron-orange shawl draped over one shoulder and a saffron-orange dhoti with gold-edged borders, with long swept-back dark hair, a tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and sandals; he stands with hands clasped, which is an appearance-based candidate for a person. Around him, men wear white shirts and white dhotis, one holding a tablet, women wear sarees including white and patterned ones, a girl wears a blue checked top, and an orange-robed figure stands at the right edge. About 15 to 20 people are visible.2012-04-02Night-time outdoor gathering at an ashram with a large crowd of devotees. In the foreground a bare-chested figure with long swept-back dark hair and an orange wrap, holding a microphone, faces the crowd and speaks. Around them many people wear white ritual clothes and orange shawls, with several young girls and children in front. On the right a man in white raises a video camera. A string of lights and a dark tree line appear behind. The figure's appearance matches the page's Swamiji cues (long hair, orange wrap, bare chest), so this is a probable identification with the page's claim of Swamiji present; the figure is a presiding teacher speaking to devotees.2006-10-21Outdoors on a lawn under trees, a large seated crowd gathers around a stone platform. In the centre, a man in orange robes with a gold pendant and beaded mala holds a microphone and gestures while seated on the stone. Beside him, a man with long dark hair wears white kurta and dhoti with a yellow shawl and holds a mala. Surrounding them, many devotees wear orange caps, orange shawls and white clothing with lanyards. Some use umbrellas against the sun, and more people stand further back on the grass.2008-06-09Outdoor photo beneath a large tree at a work site with stacked dark tanks and blue barrels. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl over an orange garment and a white and red flower garland, stands in the centre speaking to a group. Around him, a woman in a mustard blouse and white floral sari faces him, a man in a white shirt gestures, another man in a pink shirt stands with his back to the camera, a man in white with an orange shawl stands to the right, and an older man with glasses in white stands further back. A wooden structure and a large cylindrical object appear at left. Several people are visible, and some may be partly obscured.2006-09-19