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A barefoot man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a vertical tilak on his forehead, walks down a polished aisle between rows of seated devotees. Many devotees wear white cloth bands tied over their eyes, and some wear white shirts and saffron-trimmed volunteer shirts. Behind the walker, another monk in orange stands near a red-and-gold ornate throne with a golden arch, flanked by white pillars and orange-draped stands. The setting is a large hall with dark blue drapes and hanging orange lamps. a person is a probable match: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and saffron clothing, shown walking in the aisle as a ritual or satsang procession.

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October 23 20102010-10-23 +1 copiesA barefoot man in a flowing saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long rudraksha mala with a dark-bead necklace, walks down the centre aisle of a large hall. Long dark hair is swept back from his face. Rows of seated devotees fill the floor, many wearing white headbands with white bows, and some in white shirts or saffron garments. Behind him is a red backdrop with gold trim, a gold-and-red throne, white pillars with orange bases, and orange cloth hangings from the ceiling. The reflective floor shows his reflection. Appearance cues are distinctive, so this is a probable in-person candidate for a person, and the page indicates his presence at this event. Roughly several dozen people are visible.2010-10-23October 23 20102010-10-23A standing figure in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a long black rudraksha mala, long swept-back hair and a red tilak stands at the front of a hall, appearing to be a life-size statue or mannequin. Seated devotees in white and pastel clothing, many wearing white blindfolds or eye bands, sit in rows on the floor on both sides, with orange and multicolored tassel hangings and a gold-framed mirror on the wall behind. The polished floor reflects the orange figure. Swamiji (probable) cues: long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, shown as a figure rather than a person.2010-10-23 +1 copiesOctober 23 20102010-10-23October 23 20102010-10-23October 23 20102010-10-23A barefoot figure in a flowing saffron-orange shawl and a long rudraksha mala walks down the centre aisle of a hall, hands clasped behind the back, eyes lowered. Behind him a large seated audience in white and yellow clothing sits on mats, many wearing white headbands over their eyes. Warm orange banners hang at the top of the hall and the floor is polished and reflective. The scene appears to be a guided meditation or discourse session. Several dozen people are visible.2010-10-23October 23 20102010-10-23A barefoot man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala, walks down a polished central aisle of a hall. Rows of seated devotees on both sides wear white headbands over their eyes, many in white or pale clothing, some holding small items. Hanging ornamental banners in red, white, blue and orange with orange tassels decorate the ceiling, and small oil lamps glow along the floor edges. The scene looks like a guided blindfolded satsang or meditation session.2010-10-23A barefoot man in saffron-orange robes walks down a polished hall between rows of seated devotees, most wearing white clothes and white blindfolds tied over their eyes. He wears a dark rudraksha mala, a red tilak on his forehead, and has long hair drawn back. Colourful striped and orange-fringed cloth hangings hang from the ceiling, and a golden framed shrine or altar sits on the back wall. Some seated attendees wear yellow garments. The scene suggests a structured spiritual gathering or ritual walk.2010-10-23October 23 20102010-10-23