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A group photograph of devotees posed in front of a colourful temple-style backdrop with a gilded arch and a golden deity murti with multiple arms and a crown. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a white flower garland, a long necklace of flowers, a crown-like headpiece and bangles, stands beside a gold-and-red throne. He is joined by hands in greeting. Around him stand men in white shirts and a man in a blue shirt, plus women in orange and lavender saris and children in pink and white clothes, all with palms pressed together in namaskar. The scene suggests a ritual welcome or felicitation. a person's appearance is probable here given the throne, saffron clothing and floral garlands, though the face is not clearly distinguishable at this size.

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A group photo on a stage before a colourful painted temple backdrop with a large orange-yellow deity murti with raised arms and a flaming crown. A bare-headed man in white shirt and dark trousers stands at left among several family members. A central figure in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a flower garland, a crown-like floral headpiece, rudraksha-style red necklaces and gold armlets, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in namaste. Standing beside him are a man in white shirt, a man in checked shirt, and a man in blue shirt, all with folded hands. Women in orange and purple saris and children in pink and white outfits pose at the sides. a person is the seated figure in saffron with garland and gold armlets on the throne; the other figures are devotees.2012-05-01May 01 20122012-05-01 +2 copiesMay 01 20122012-05-01A group photo on a stage in front of a colourful painted backdrop with a large orange and yellow deity murti rising behind them, flanked by pink and gold pillars. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a flower garland and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands centre-right, hands in namaste, in front of an ornate gold-and-red throne. He has a white flower garland and gold bangles, and appears to have long, swept-back hair. Beside him, two men in white shirts and dark trousers stand with hands folded, and a man in a blue shirt and dark trousers stands at far right, hands in namaste. To the left, a woman in an orange sari, a woman in a lavender top and a boy in a white T-shirt stand with two girls in pink dresses. a person appearance-based cue is present: the figure in saffron with garland and throne. Hanging brass lamps are visible at upper right.2012-05-01May 01 20122012-05-01A group photograph in a brightly painted temple-style hall with a golden throne and painted deity figures on pillars. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a white floral garland and a flower crown stands centre-right, hands raised in greeting, with a golden peetha behind him; the figure has distinctive long hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, a probable Swamiji candidate. Around him stand about nine people in white shirts, a checked shirt, a blue shirt and orange and pink saris and dresses, including several children in pink and white. A deity figure with a flame-like crown and a trident appears on the left pillar.2012-05-01A group photograph in a temple-style hall with painted multi-armed deity murtis flanking a gold-framed throne. A man in saffron and orange ochre robes with a gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads, bracelets and a flower garland stands centrally, smiling and raising one hand in blessing, beside an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Around him stand several men in white shirts and dark trousers, a man in a light-blue shirt, a boy in a striped top and two girls, one in a pink dress with a pearl necklace and one in a dark pink dress. The floor has a red patterned carpet. Central figure's cues include long hair, saffron ornate robe and gold necklace; treated as probable Swamiji.2012-05-01May 01 20122012-05-01May 01 20122012-05-01May 01 20122012-05-01September 15 20132013-09-15A photograph of a devotional event in an ashram hall with a painted backdrop of a fierce multi-armed deity figure with a flaming halo and a gilded throne-like seat on the right. A man in orange robes with a flower garland stands on the right, wearing a long orange garment and multiple beaded necklaces, arms adorned with bangles, and a garland of flowers on his head. Beside him a man in an orange robe presses his palms together in greeting. In the centre, men in white shirts hold a red woven basket of offerings while another man in a checked shirt holds a garland and presses palms. A girl in pink and a child in a striped shirt stand on the left with people in saris and white shirts, all with palms joined. The floor has red and patterned rugs.2012-05-01