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A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban, with a white floral garland and beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. A golden lion-headed throne armrest is in the lower left. Nearby, a man in a white shirt bends forward, and a devotee in a white dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha beads kneels in the lower right. Behind them, a crowd stands under a white tent canopy with speakers, a cooler and a red pillar. The seated figure's distinctive orange turban, garlands and beaded necklaces fit the a person appearance cues on a throne receiving devotees.

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July 26 20152015-07-26A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with a white flower garland and rudraksha bracelets, extends his right hand in blessing over the head of a bowed man in white kurta and rudraksha mala. The blessing figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion-head armrest. Around them, saffron-clad attendants and white-clad devotees sit or stand under a white tent, with a standing fan and speakers visible. The scene resembles a darshan blessing, with a kalasha-like offering held by the devotee.2015-07-26Indoor satsang-style gathering under a white tent with white drapes and hanging fan. In the foreground a figure seated on a gold lion-headed throne wears an orange-red turban, orange robe, flower garland with red and green beads, and beaded bracelets; his raised hand is pressed to a devotee's forehead. A woman in orange and gold sari with rudraksha mala kneels close, and a man in white shirt bends forward. A seated man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala watches nearby. Behind, a large crowd of devotees, many in white and orange, sits in rows beside speakers and equipment. a person: the throned figure wears orange turban, saffron robe, garland and beaded bracelets.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban, wearing a white garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, extends a hand in blessing onto the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Behind him, a woman in a red-brown sari with a rudraksha mala and a woman in orange clothing lean in, while a gold ceremonial object is visible in the lower left. Under a white tent, a large crowd of devotees stands and sits watching; a white fan, black speakers and a red-and-white banner are visible. The seated figure matches Swamiji (probable) by saffron turban, orange robes, garlands and rudraksha cues, presiding over a darshan blessing.2015-07-26A photograph of a large indoor tent event at night, with white draped walls, hanging lights and a crowd of many people behind a raised seating area. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban and saffron garment with a white and orange flower garland sits on a red cushioned seat beside a golden lion-headed armrest and a brass oil lamp. Facing them, a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha beads takes a seated devotee's head in her hands, blessing them. Another person in white with a golden-bordered shawl sits nearby, with a man in white shirt and glasses at the right edge. The orange-robed figure is a possible a person by appearance, with a turban, saffron clothing and garland, while the blessing woman and seated devotee are devotees.2015-07-26A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange garments with a white and red flower garland and beaded rudraksha-style necklaces sits before a gilded lion-headed throne arm. Around him, devotees in white and maroon attire hold papers and folded notes toward him; a woman in a maroon sari with a beaded mala stands near center holding a paper, and a man in white with a red-and-gold shawl offers a folded paper. Beneath a white tent canopy with a fan and speakers, a crowd stands behind a railing. The scene resembles a darshan session where petitions are handed up.2015-07-26A photograph of a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and saffron-orange wrap, wearing a white jasmine garland with red flowers, on a red and gold throne with a gilded lion-head armrest in the foreground. The figure extends a bare arm to take a small folded paper from a woman in a dark maroon top with a red bindi, while another woman in white, wearing an identification badge, reaches in from the right. Behind them a large crowd of seated devotees fills a white-draped tent with a pedestal fan and speaker. A white sign with red lettering hangs at the upper right.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron robe wears a white and red flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded bracelets, smiling on a throne with a gold lion-headed armrest in the foreground. A woman in a dark patterned top stands beside him, and a person in a white and gold-bordered sari with rudraksha malas and a red shawl raises a hand toward him, appearing to bless or offer kumkum. Behind them a large crowd of devotees, many in white and saffron, sits under white tent drapes beside a fan and speakers. A printed banner on the tent wall shows text. The scene looks like a darshan or satsang gathering.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26