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A photograph at an outdoor evening event under a canopy. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red saffron-toned robe, with a red and white beaded garland and gold-toned bangles, leans forward and extends an arm to rest a hand on the shoulder of a man in a grey t-shirt, who kneels close and holds a small card or paper in his hands. Behind them hang a green cloth with gold leaf patterns and a red draped cushion. At left a gilded ornament and folded pink towel sit on a red cushion.

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A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron cloth, wearing a red and blue flower garland, a gold ceremonial necklace and gold earrings, sits on a red-and-gold cushioned seat under a green cloth canopy. A man in a grey t-shirt and a red thread on his wrist bends forward and offers something small from his hand, while the seated figure extends a hand to receive it. A brass plate stands nearby and a gold lion-headed carved ornament is at the left edge. Appearance cues are consistent with the a person label, though his face is not clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.2015-08-09A seated figure in an orange-red turban, shirtless with a red-and-orange cloth, wears a long red and blue beaded garland with a gold pendant, gold bangles and gold earrings, and holds a small phone toward an older bearded man in a beige short-sleeved shirt with grey hair who stands with palms pressed together in namaste, bowing before them. Behind them is a green and gold brocade cloth, a gold lion-shaped ornament at left, a dusk sky and palm trees, and a pale ceremonial setting.2015-08-09A seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a gold ornate throne, wearing a long garland of orange, white and red flowers with a blue bead ornament, and bangles on the wrist. The figure holds out a small gold-edged card to a man in a white short-sleeved shirt with a white tilak on his forehead and a visitor badge, who reaches forward to receive it. Behind them a gold-and-red ceremonial setting, a green-and-orange hanging cloth, and a person in orange robes and rudraksha beads stand in the background, with a small brass vessel and rose petals on a tray in the foreground. Two people in white shirts with tilaks and badges stand at right. The figure's appearance with turban, saffron clothing, garland and throne is consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated and giving a blessing to a devotee.2015-08-09July 21 20152015-07-21A seated guru in an orange-red turban and red-and-gold shawl, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with his palms pressed together in namaste. The guru sits on a gilded throne-like seat with ornate gold carving, beside a red curtain and a small tray holding apples. A man in white ritual clothing with a red sash walks in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated guru wears an orange-red turban, layered malas and a red-and-gold shawl while receiving a devotee's respect from a throne, which is consistent with the page's reference to a darshan event. Photo caption2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25July 21 20152015-07-21A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-gold saffron robes, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and glasses who is bowing forward. The throne behind is ornate gold with red velvet cushioning. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass lamp stand nearby, and a red curtain backdrop is visible. Several other figures in red and white attire are partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces on a golden throne, while the man bowing is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-10-08 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe with gold borders sits on the left, wearing a multi-strand copper-coloured beaded necklace, gold bangles and beaded wrist bands. The figure extends the right arm to place an object into the cupped hands of a young man in a light blue button-up shirt who kneels on a red patterned carpet on the right, smiling. Behind them, several people in saffron-red robes with rudraksha malas stand, one in white holding a handheld microphone, and a gilded ornate pillar stands at the upper right. The scene appears to be a devotional darshan with a pada-puja style exchange.2015-07-21August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange turban with a green gem ornament and an orange-red robe draped over one shoulder, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a heavy gold beaded necklace. He smiles while raising his right arm and touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt standing in front of him. Behind him stands a gold ornate throne with a red cushion and greenery. A young man with dark hair stands at the left edge. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. a person cues visible: orange turban, rudraksha mala, gold ornate necklace and saffron-orange clothing.2016-07-11A seated man in an ornate golden chair smiles warmly while reaching out to clasp the hands of a kneeling devotee. The seated figure wears a red turban with a small red tilak on the forehead, a long saffron-orange robe, a thick rudraksha mala and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace. The kneeling devotee, bare-chested with a white and gold-bordered dhoti draped at the waist and a red garland around his neck, faces him with hands joined. Gold-carved throne details, ornate gilded pillars and a shining decorative backdrop surround them.2015-09-12