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A photograph of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti leaning in to greet a seated figure with white tilak marks on the forehead, a rudraksha mala, and a gold-bordered shawl, holding a palm raised in blessing. The man holds a small booklet with a portrait of a woman. Around them stand saffron-robed monks, one holding a brass vessel, and several men in white and light shirts, with garlands of white flowers visible. A caption-like printed notice in the corner reads a copyright line and archive source. a person: the seated figure in gold-bordered shawl and rudraksha mala is a candidate by appearance, though identity is uncertain.

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A man in a white shirt and white trousers leans in and holds up a printed booklet showing a portrait of a woman with short dark hair and a dark top, pointing at it with one hand. Beside him, a seated man with a white forehead mark wears a gold-bordered cream shawl over a dark garland of white flowers and holds a hand near his lap. Around them, several men in saffron-orange robes, one with a wooden rudraksha mala, stand in a small white-walled room, and a brass pot and a small bowl sit on a table. Other men in white shirts and glasses watch closely.2012-05-22Indoors in a plain room with cream walls, a seated person in a gold-bordered yellow shawl with a white tilak and a garland sits at the centre while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans in, holding a small book and touching the seated person's hand. Behind them, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand, one holding a silver bowl of offerings and another with a shaved head and tilak. Other onlookers in white shirts stand around, one wearing glasses. A gold-coloured vessel with a white cloth sits in the foreground. Visible: seated devotee in yellow shawl, saffron-robed attendants, a white-clad man with a book.2012-05-22 +2 copiesMay 22 20122012-05-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a book presentation indoors. On the right, a man in an orange-red turban and rust-orange garment with a gold-beaded mala and a dark-toned ornate necklace hands a red-and-white covered book to a man in a light blue shirt with a visitor badge. On the left, an older man with glasses and a moustache, wearing a white shirt and peach shawl, stands with palms pressed in namaste. Behind them, a man in white and others are standing, with framed photographs on the wall and a red-draped stage visible.2015-08-09May 12 20122012-05-12 +1 copiesA bare-chested man with a long swept-back hairstyle, a red-maroon headband, saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder and a ceremonial gold necklace of beads laughs broadly while seated on a red cushioned seat beside a gold ornate throne back. He holds a framed certificate with a gold border and a printed portrait of a saint at its top, and a man in a white shirt with rudraksha mala gestures toward him while speaking. Around them stand men and women in white ritual clothes, one bald man in an orange cloth with a gold necklace and white tripundra marks on his forehead, and a man in white with a red-and-white forehead mark. Polished marble pillars and wall lights form the setting. The person with the long hair and saffron cloth is a person candidate based on the swept-back hair, headband, saffron cloth and gold necklace.2012-05-12 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair and a gold ornamental necklace sits on an ornate gold-framed throne with red cushioned upholstery, raising one hand toward a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who offers a framed photograph or plaque. The man wears a rudraksha mala and bracelets and smiles. Around them stand several people: an older man in white, a woman in a cream sari with maroon border, a young girl with a braid, and a woman in a white and orange sari holding a framed item. A dark curtain forms the backdrop, and a water bottle and small items sit on a white table.2010-01-02 +1 copiesMay 22 20122012-05-22 +2 copiesA photograph of a small plain room with cream walls, a shelf holding a metal pot and a cloth bundle, and a low table at right. A long-haired person in a saffron-orange wrap over a red garment, with a red forehead mark, stands with palms pressed together while speaking. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and forehead mark are the qualifying cues. Around them, a group of men in white shirts and dhotis and one in a pale yellow shirt listen; one holds a hardbound book with a photo cover. A bald man in the foreground and a bearded man in orange at right, also with saffron clothing, complete the group.2009-08-08May 22 20122012-05-22 +2 copiesIndoor satsang scene in an ashram hall with ceiling fans and a golden framed backdrop. A smiling man in orange robes with long rudraksha malas and a heavy gold necklace raises his right palm toward a group of men on the left, while a devotee in orange and a man in a white striped shirt press hands together in greeting. The central figure wears white vibhuti and a red bindi, and a gold earring. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace) is performing blessing-like gesture with several devotees around him.2012-09-17 +1 copiesMay 12 20122012-05-12