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Wide photograph of a stage event with a large ornate throne at centre, decorated with floral garlands, golden arches and a decorative backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on the throne, flanked by a portrait photo above of a man in a white turban. Rows of people in white and orange sit on the raised platform on both sides, with saffron-clad sannyasis to the right. Brass lamps and a kalasha-style vessel with offerings sit before the throne, and striped banners with elephant motifs hang from the ceiling. A fan and speaker equipment are visible at the edges. a person is the seated orange-robed figure on the throne, a candidate shown by saffron clothing and beaded necklace; the portrait above is a depiction.

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July 11 20062006-07-11A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate decorated throne with flower garlands and a large floral-patterned backdrop, in a stage setting with tall patterned banners hanging at the sides. Above, a large portrait shows a man with a white turban and dark hair. Before the stage, a row of people in white clothes sit on the left, and several saffron-robed monks sit on the right. A small brass kalasha and lamp stand on the stage floor, and a fan and a water cooler are at the edges. The photo shows a devotional gathering or satsang.2006-07-11A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate throne with a floral and garland-decorated backdrop at the front of a stage. Behind the throne a large portrait shows a man in a white turban. Seated on the stage to the left are people in white ritual clothes, and on the right are rows of monks in saffron-orange robes, some shaved-headed. Hanging orange, yellow and brown ornamental banners frame the stage, with a brass kalasha-style lamp and offerings in baskets and a plate of flowers in front, and a standing fan at the right edge. The setting resembles a Guru Poornima satsang with the master seated on a peetha.2006-07-11A photograph of a Guru Poornima gathering in a decorated hall. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate throne with a white and red decorated backrest and a flower-garlanded canopy. Many shaven-headed sannyasis in saffron-peach robes sit in rows on the floor facing the throne, and devotees in white clothes sit to the left with a small offering basket of flowers in front of them. Tall hanging banners with geometric orange, red and black patterns decorate the walls, and a large portrait of a man in a white turban and dark clothing is displayed above the throne. Oil lamps and a white fan are visible in the foreground.2006-07-11Indoor event stage decorated with a large floral-garlanded throne backdrop in white, red and yellow flowers, with a large portrait of a man in a white turban above it on a blue wall. Hanging decorative panels in red, yellow and blue with geometric patterns frame the stage. Several people in white clothes sit on the raised platform to the left, some with hands joined in devotion. On the right, a row of seated people in orange robes sits beside a standing figure in orange cloth, and an orange-clad person stands near a small offering set with brass lamps and vessels. A camera operator is visible at the left edge, and a fan stands nearby.2006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11A photograph of a Guru Poornima event in an indoor hall with blue walls and hanging decorative cloth banners in orange, yellow and black. A large pyramid-patterned decorated seat, covered in white flowers and colourful bead work, sits in front of a large portrait of a man in a cream turban and dark clothing, labelled on the page as Swamiji, though the portrait is a printed image. In front, a row of seated devotees in saffron-orange robes with shaved heads sit facing the seat. To the left, a woman in an orange sari holds a flame over a brass puja tray and kalasha, while people in white clothes sit behind the tray. A fan stands in the foreground.2006-07-11Indoor event photo of a stage decorated with a large floral-and-bead ornamented throne or peetha with a canopy, flanked by tall tasselled banners in red, orange, and black patterns. A portrait above the stage shows a man in a white turban. On the stage, rows of seated monks in orange robes sit with shaven heads and some with topknots, facing the throne. A woman in an orange sari stands at left near a fire lamp and a small table with offerings, while people in white clothes sit in the background. A red velvet curtain hangs at right, and white fans are in the foreground.2006-07-11December 27 20062006-12-27Photo of a Guru Poornima event in a hall with decorated orange and red pillars with elephant motifs and tassels. A large ornate throne-like seat with white floral decoration and a canopy stands at right, backed by a painted portrait of a figure in a white turban and long dark hair; the portrait is not a clear identity cue. A figure in saffron/orange robes stands near the throne holding a long staff or fly whisk. Rows of shaved-headed monks in orange robes sit on the floor at lower right, facing the stage. Seated devotees in white clothes, some wearing garlands, sit at left beside brass plates of flowers and fans. Oil lamps and offerings are placed on the floor.2006-07-11December 27 20062006-12-27