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A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a multicoloured woven mat at a microphone stand, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and a dark turban-like head covering. Behind him stand rows of dark stone or metal statues of seated sages, each garlanded with yellow and red marigold garlands. A silver ritual lamp stand and a silver bowl sit in the foreground. On the right, a low table draped in green and orange cloth holds framed portraits flanked by marigold garlands. The setting is an outdoor evening gathering with warm lighting, consistent with a satsang discourse.

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Night outdoor satsang scene. A bearded man with a tall black crown-like headdress, white forehead marks, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits cross-legged on a raised seat in orange-red robes, one hand raised, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him a row of dark stone deity murti and statues are draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. On the right a green silk-draped platform holds framed portrait photographs garlanded with marigolds and a red-and-gold cloth. Silver kalasha-style vessels and a silver oil lamp stand on a colourful striped rug in the foreground.2018-03-03A seated man in saffron-red robes and a black turban with a tilak on his forehead sits on a striped multicolour mat, smiling, with a rudraksha mala draped over his chest and a microphone stand before him. Behind him is a row of dark stone or metal murti statues, many draped in yellow-and-red flower garlands. To the right, a green and orange cloth covers a platform holding framed photographs garlanded with flowers, and a tall silver lamp stands beside them. Silver puja vessels sit in the lower left foreground. The man appears to be a person, given the turban, rudraksha mala and saffron robes, though the image is uncertain.2018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03A seated man in a rust-orange robe sits on a colourful woven rug in front of a row of dark stone or bronze deity murtis, many decked with yellow and orange marigold garlands. He wears a black turban with a red and white headdress accent, a long rudraksha mala, a white tilak on his forehead, and bangles. A metal microphone stand is in front of him, with silver ritual vessels and a silver lamp stand nearby. To the right, framed portraits sit on a teal and gold-bordered dais decorated with flower garlands. The setting appears to be an outdoor evening satsang. Swamiji (probable) is seated as the speaker, with cues of a turban, rudraksha mala and saffron robe.2018-03-03A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala across his chest and a black turban-like headwear with a tilak on his forehead, sits at a microphone on a colourful woven mat at night. Behind him, a row of black stone statues draped in yellow-orange marigold garlands stands on tiered steps against a dark hillside. At right, a silver-framed table holds framed photographs garlanded with marigolds, draped in teal and maroon cloth. Silver lamps and a kalasha-style vessel stand in the foreground. The scene suggests a satsang or evening talk; the seated man appears to be a probable Swamiji by his saffron robe, rudraksha mala and turban cues.2018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03A man with long dark locks tied up on his head and a white tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print upholstery and lion-head armrests. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces and a rudraksha bracelet. A silver trident stands beside him, a white mug printed with a small portrait rests on the armrest, and a microphone is in front of him against a gold-latticed backdrop. He looks to the side while speaking during a satsang talk. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in person on the throne.2018-02-27Photo 11716400 +1 copiesA puja in a pillared hall with a red-and-white striped floor and painted wooden pillars. A long-haired man with a beard, bare-chested and wearing a reddish-brown dhoti and shawl, stands with palms joined before a golden-draped seat decorated with pink and white flowers and garlands. Nearby, a silver vessel and a small lamp sit on a golden cloth. Several attendants in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand behind him; one holds a tray of flowers and another stands with hands folded, and a cameraman films the scene. Men in white dhotis stand at the right with hands joined.2018-05-30March 03 20182018-03-03A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped cushion, wearing a brown silk garment, a long multicoloured flower garland of red, pink, yellow and white blooms, a white vibhuti mark with red kumkum on his forehead, a bangle-style armband and earrings. Behind him hang brass bells and oil lamps, and in the lower right are silver bowls of flowers and lamps. A small partly visible head sits at the bottom edge.2013-10-28Night outdoor ritual photograph at a temple-style site. A priest in orange-saffron robes, with a rudraksha mala and a dark cloth headband, sits cross-legged on a colourful striped woven mat, holding a lit flame or lamp near a microphone stand. Behind him a tiered stone stepped platform holds many dark murti figures, most with yellow and orange marigold garlands, some with red and white garments and a few with decorated crowns. A central multi-armed deity figure in pink and blue stands among them, with red and white garlands framing the top. In front, silver kalasha pots, a silver lamp stand, brass vessels and trays of grains, rice, flowers and offerings are arranged on the mat. On the right, a draped green and red cloth-covered altar bears framed portrait photos decorated with garlands.2018-03-03