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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, on a white-covered chair with gold trim. A devotee in a white shirt and white garment bows low and touches his bare feet, which rest on a brass plate decorated with pink and red flowers. Behind them a bearded man in white with an orange shawl holds a small brass vessel, and at right another man in white with an orange shawl gestures. The background is a carved stone wall, and a silver-topped stand with a microphone is visible. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, showing a swept-back long hair style, orange robe and rudraksha mala cues.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a white shawl with green-gold border, smiling and gesturing with his hands, seated on a white-draped chair beside a walking stick. In front of him a devotee in white clothes bends forward to touch his bare foot resting on a silver plate decorated with flower petals and garlands. A second man with a grey beard, white clothes and an orange shawl sits behind a microphone stand, and another person in white sits at the right edge. The background is a grey stone wall with carved floral motifs.2007-07-28A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back dark hair, smiling, on a white-draped chair in front of a stone temple step with carved panels. A man in white with a saffron shawl and a grey beard sits to the left, and a man in white with an orange shawl sits at the right edge. A devotee in white kneels and bows his head toward the seated man's feet, which rest on a brass plate with flowers. A brass bell and a flower-decorated tray sit on the steps behind. The seated man's distinctive long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala are visible cues, so this is a person appearance, shown in person.2007-07-28A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair swept back and a red bindi, sitting on a white-draped chair beside a walking cane. A man in a white shirt kneels and bows his head onto the seated figure's feet, which rest on a silver tray decorated with pink and yellow flower garlands. Behind them stand two men in white kurtas with orange shawls; one bearded man smiles and the other claps with palms together. A microphone stand, a grey stone wall with carved panels, and a brass kalasha with marigold garlands sit in the background.2007-07-28A seated man in an orange robe, with long dark hair swept back and a rudraksha mala, sits on a white-draped chair with a walking cane beside him. A devotee in white clothes and a white shirt kneels and bows his head to the man's bare foot resting on a silver plate decorated with a red flower and pink garlands. Behind them, another man in white with an orange shawl and a woman in white stand or sit. A peacock-feather fan is at the left edge, a microphone stand stands before a stone wall, and a brass lamp sits on the ledge above. The scene shows padapuja, a foot-worship ritual, with the figure in orange being honoured as the central figure.2007-07-28A photograph of a padapuja at an outdoor stone platform. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a red tilak sits smiling on a white-draped seat, holding a black walking cane. A devotee in a white shirt kneels and bows his head to the seated man's bare foot, which rests on a brass plate with flower petals. Behind them, two men in white shirts with orange shawls sit beside a microphone stand, and a brass lamp and flowers appear at the top edge. Ornate carved stone panels line the background.2007-07-28A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair, a red tilak and a draped orange shawl sits on a white-draped seat, smiling, with a walking cane leaning beside him. A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward, forehead touching the bare foot resting on a silver tray decorated with a red flower, white blossoms and pink petals. Behind them a bearded man in white with an orange shawl sits near a microphone stand, and a white-clad attendant stands at the right edge. Stone carved architecture forms the backdrop.2007-07-28A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala around the neck and a red-and-white forehead mark, smiles from a white-draped throne-like seat in front of a stone temple platform. A devotee in a white shirt kneels and bows his head to the seated figure's bare feet, which rest on a silver tray decorated with pink and yellow flower petals. Behind them, a man with a grey beard in an orange shawl over white clothes holds a small brass cup, and a younger man in white with an orange shawl claps at right. A golden fan-shaped object and a brass lamp with flowers sit in the background. The scene reads as padapuja at a darshan for padayatris.2007-07-28A seated figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair falling past the shoulders sits on a white cushioned chair with gold-bordered cloth draped over its back, a silver-topped walking cane leaning beside him. A devotee in a white t-shirt bows deeply, pressing his forehead to the seated figure's feet while the seated figure smiles and rests a hand near the devotee. Behind them an older bearded man in an orange shawl smiles, and a microphone stand stands at left against a carved stone wall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, a darshan scene where he receives a devotee's pranam.2007-07-28A photograph of an outdoor devotional scene. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair and a long rudraksha mala sits on a white cushioned chair beside a black walking cane, a probable Swamiji by these cues. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows deeply with his forehead touching a large silver tray decorated with yellow and pink flowers and garlands. Behind them, two men in white with orange shawls sit smiling, one with a beard and a white cloth. A microphone stand stands nearby, and a man in a white Dhyanapeetam t-shirt stands at right beside a stone wall with carved panels. A striped purple and green mat lies on the ground.2007-07-28A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe with a long rudraksha mala draped over the chest, long dark hair falling past the shoulders, and a red bindi on the forehead, sitting on a white draped chair with gold-edged fabric. A man in a white shirt bends forward, forehead touching the feet of the seated figure, which rest on a round silver tray decorated with red and pink flowers. A second man at left in an orange shawl over white clothes holds a small brass bowl. The seated figure's hand rests on the bowed man's back. Stone carved wall panels and a striped mat are behind, with a metal stand at left. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha cues, so the appearance is a probable Swamiji match, seated in darshan with a devotee performing padapuja.2007-07-28A photograph of a darshan moment outdoors. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sits on a white-covered seat, his hands extended over a kneeling devotee. The seated figure has a red-brown forehead mark and long dark hair; the appearance is a probable Swamiji (probable) candidate, with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas as cues. The devotee in a white shirt bends forward, forehead touching a silver tray decorated with red and yellow flowers and pink garlands. Behind them stands another man in white with an orange shawl holding a small brass bowl, and a microphone stand is visible. A striped woven mat lies in the foreground, and the stone wall is carved with ornamental patterns.2007-07-28A seated man in an orange saffron wrap with a bare chest and a long rudraksha mala hangs over his shoulder, smiling at the camera with a red bindi on his forehead and long swept-back dark hair. He sits on a white draped seat beside a silver-topped walking cane. Beside him, an older man in a white shirt with white ash marks on his forehead leans in, touching the seated man's orange-clad lap. Behind them are a microphone stand, a brass bell, bowls, yellow marigold garlands and a stone temple platform. a person is shown in saffron with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, seated as an honoured guest, while the older man in white acts as a devotee attending him.2007-07-28