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Indoor event photo in a hall with colourful decorative pillars and purple backdrop panels. Centre, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland stands with hands joined. To the right, a bearded man with a yellow tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange shawl, flower garland and a badge, sits in a cushioned chair with hands folded. At left, a shaven-headed priest in red-orange robes and gold-edged shawl, with a rudraksha bead necklace, offers a ritual gesture toward the standing man. Other attendees in white and orange stand and sit in the background. Identity of the seated and standing men is not established from appearance.

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October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18A photo at an indoor event with a galaxy-patterned backdrop and a golden throne-like chair. A person in an orange turban, pink flower garland, gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, wearing a rust-and-gold dhoti, holds out an orange shawl while standing before two older men in orange robes. One elderly man has a white beard and light orange shawl; the other on the right wears glasses, a long white beard and an orange robe with a striped shawl. A tray with offerings is visible at left. a person candidate not confidently identified: the turban-wearing figure shows some cues, but appearance is uncertain.2015-07-19Indoor event hall with ornate pillars decorated with colourful patterns and warm chandeliers above. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron shawl with long dark hair and a yellow tilak bows forward, offering or draping a garland-like sash to a smiling man wearing a rust-red turban, a gold necklace, a brown rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles. On the left, a bald man in glasses and rust-red robes holds a small booklet. Seated audience members fill the background. The orange shawl and turban are visibly saffron and rust colours.2015-10-18A ceremonial scene at a tented event with red carpet and gold-and-red ornate seating. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind wears a red-orange robe, a red-orange turban and a long jasmine-and-marigold garland down the back; their bare arm bears gold bangles. To the left, several men in red-orange turbans, sashes and beaded necklaces stand attentively. Seated on a silver-framed bench in the lower right, an elderly bearded man in saffron-orange robes and matching turban sits with hands together, while another seated attendant in orange sits beside him. Behind them, a gilded throne and colourful flower garlands are visible, with other saffron-clad figures in the background.2015-01-13Indoor event in a hall with a white floor runner and overhead lights. On the right, a seated man with long grey hair and beard, wearing orange robes, a yellow forehead marking and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an orange cushioned throne-like seat. Before him, a man in orange kneels. Two men in maroon turbans and maroon-and-gold robes stand left, one with a gold armband and beaded necklace, the other gesturing toward the seated figure. Behind them, devotees in white and orange clothing stand and sit. A colourful painted pillar and a framed picture appear on the walls.2015-10-18A photograph at a stage event with a blue and orange cosmic backdrop and a gold ornate throne-style chair. A man in an orange-red turban, pink flower garland, gold necklaces and orange-red and gold robes smiles while placing his hand on the shoulder of an elderly white-bearded man in orange robes and an orange shawl. To the right, a bearded man with glasses in a bright orange robe and striped orange shawl stands nearby. A partially visible person in gold-trimmed red-brown robes is at the left edge. The turbaned man wears rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and a red bindi. The setting resembles a satsang or darshan gathering.2015-07-19January 13 20152015-01-13Photograph of a stage ceremony in front of an ornate golden temple-style backdrop with a gilded umbrella and a large floral arrangement of red, yellow, purple and white garlands. A bald, bearded elder in orange robes stands at center, holding an orange cloth and handing it to a younger man in orange robes and a red turban-style cap with a red bead necklace. A woman in maroon and red saree with a multicolour garland stands at right, smiling and touching the cloth. A seated man in orange robes with a beaded mala sits at left on a red-cushioned chair. Several others in red and orange head wraps are partly visible at the right edge.2015-01-13Photograph of a stage event with ornate gold throne and floral garland arrangement behind. A bearded elder in orange robes stands at left holding a small ornate box, while a man in orange robes and a red cap smiles and receives it. At right, a man in a red turban and red robe with multiple beaded malas and a flower garland applauds. Seated at left, a man with a beard wears orange robes and a gold necklace. Seated figures in orange robes sit on the right. The scene reads as a formal ceremonial presentation on a decorated dais.2015-01-13October 18 20152015-10-18A photograph of a ceremonial stage with ornate gold and white decor. A bearded man in saffron robes stands centre with a white forehead band and a red-orange rudraksha-style necklace of beads and gold, holding a red cloth parcel that a younger man in saffron robes offers him. To the right, a person in a red-orange turban and an orange-and-yellow sari with a multicoloured flower garland is reaching out. At left, a seated man in saffron cloth holds a small booklet. a person cue is not clearly established in this scene, so the central figure is described by role only. Colourful marigold-style garlands hang on the throne behind.2015-01-13