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A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a decorated hall with red and gold drapes and colourful tassel garlands hanging from arches. A man in an orange-brown robe with an orange turban and a red garland stands at left, holding a white gift bag and smiling as he hands it over. Beside him a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands, and a young boy in orange robes and rudraksha beads sits on a red cushion. A man in a pink kurta bends forward to receive the bag. A gold ornate chair with a red-and-zebra-patterned seat sits at left, and a decorated deity murti with flower garlands stands at right. Several seated women in orange and saffron saris and devotees watch at right edge.

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October 08 20132013-10-08October 11 20132013-10-11A stage ceremony with colourful tassel decorations hanging from the top and a gold throne edge at left. A man in an orange turban, orange shawl, brown-orange garment, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a red-pink flower garland smiles and reaches to receive a white envelope from a man in a blue-grey kurta at right. Between them stands a man in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, holding the envelope. A young girl with a white forehead marking and a woman in orange sari watch from behind.2013-10-08October 11 20132013-10-11Indoor photo of a ceremonial setting with red and pink tassels hanging from the top of the frame and a garlanded deity murti on the right. A tall man in an orange-brown wrap, with a red and white beaded garland and a gold-bordered cloth, stands at left and leans forward to hand a white gift box to a young boy in a blue checked shirt. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with vibhuti and a rudraksha mala assists, while a woman in a colourful sari and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers lean in to watch the exchange. The scene appears to be a gift or prasad distribution near a decorated altar.2013-10-13October 11 20132013-10-11A photograph of a man in a brown-orange dhoti with gold border and a long multicolour flower garland, standing at a golden ornate throne draped with a red cushion and tiger-striped cloth. He holds a white gift bag while smiling. In the foreground a man in a blue shirt and jeans bends down holding a white bag with a tree logo. Behind them a woman in an orange sari and rudraksha mala stands beside a man in a white shirt. Colourful tassel decorations hang from the arches, and a golden deity murti sits near the throne. The setting is a decorated ashram stage.2013-10-12October 11 20132013-10-11A photo in a temple room with a gold-framed deity shrine and flower garlands behind. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at left, guiding a young boy in a yellow shirt who reaches toward a small white packet tied with string. A younger woman in a yellow shawl and a girl in a green top stand behind. Centre, a monk in orange robes, a saffron head covering and a long gold-and-bead necklace with a medallion holds the string. At right, a figure in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a pink-and-white flower garland, wearing a wrist mala, leans forward smiling, touching the packet. A carved gold throne-like seat is visible, and a bouquet sits on the golden table. Swamiji candidate is the right-hand figure, identified by long hair, orange clothing, a flower garland and a gold-adorned setting; appearance is consistent but not fully certain.2009-12-24October 25 20152015-10-25December 29 20092009-12-29December 24 20092009-12-24