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Photograph of a satsang-style exchange on a covered veranda. A man seated cross-legged on a white cloth wears an orange-saffron garment, a thick rudraksha-style mala and long swept-back hair, with a vertical tilak on his forehead, and holds a glass of pale drink while speaking. Facing him, a woman in white with a white hairnet leans forward and reaches toward his arm. Behind them a woman in a red-orange sari and beaded necklace stands near a window, and other people in white and orange move in the room beyond.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, layered rudraksha malas and a gold-toned necklace, sitting cross-legged on a gold-draped low platform in a covered veranda and smiling as he reaches toward a younger man in white with a red-orange scarf and a white hair net. Behind them, a man in white kurta with a red-checked shawl stands with hands together, a woman in white with a red scarf drinks from a bottle, and more volunteers in white and red stand in an open doorway. A red fruit sits in the right foreground beside a glass of water.2015-07-07July 07 20152015-07-07 +1 copiesA smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over his shoulder and multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, sits on an orange cushion and places his hand on the head of a seated child in pink. Behind him a man in white dhoti-style clothing with gold border and rudraksha mala stands beside a curly-haired boy in white and a girl in glasses. Two women in white and orange saris stand in the background near a red curtain and floral garland. The a person figure is seated, bestowing blessing on the child. Visible physical people number about six.2013-07-06A seated man in an orange saffron wrap with long dark hair falling down his back and a red flower garland with a gold-tone ornament around his neck extends his right arm forward and up, bangle on wrist, touching the head of an older man in a cream kurta with an orange-and-blue lanyard and a saffron scarf, who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them a woman in a cream sari with gold border and a beaded necklace kneels with hands joined and smiles. A red velvet cushion, a orange cloth and fruit offerings sit in the foreground, with a few onlookers and a wall air conditioner in the background.2013-05-28December 31 20132013-12-31A photograph of a seated guru in saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead band with red bindi, gold necklace and rudraksha malas, touching the forehead of a young man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard who kneels with palms raised. The guru holds a sheet of handwritten paper. Behind them, a second person in orange robes and a floral garland sits on a throne-like seat with gold ornamentation, and a bald person in orange is at the left edge. The guru appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and gold necklace, seated in a blessing gesture.2012-10-07July 07 20152015-07-07Inside a white tent, a smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a vertical white tilak on his forehead sits wearing an orange-brown robe and a long, multi-strand rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, with the lower part of his body hidden by a bench-like seat. He appears to be the central figure in a gathering. Around him, seated devotees include a woman in a dark top at lower left, a woman with dark hair at lower centre-right, and an older grey-haired man in a white garment with a red-and-black patterned shawl at right. A fourth person in dark red robes with a mala appears at the far right edge. Brass-railed seating is visible. Swamiji (probable) is shown in person, based on his long hair, saffron-toned robe and rudraksha mala.2015-07-07July 01 20132013-07-01A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a white vibhuti or tilak on the forehead, sits centre-frame beneath a white canvas tent. Beside them on the left, a shaven-headed young monk in orange robes with yellow sandalwood marks on his forehead and a rudraksha mala looks down. In the foreground, a few people in white garments with red-patterned shawls sit with their backs to the camera, and a gold-edged seat or low stand is visible at right.2015-07-07July 27 20132013-07-27A seated figure with long dark hair swept back, wearing saffron-orange robes with a gold-edged shawl and a heavy orange-brown beaded mala necklace, smiles while a man in a white kurta raises his hand toward him, holding a silver trishul-topped ritual implement. A red tilak marks the seated figure's forehead. To the right, a partially visible person in white with a rudraksha mala and white tripundra markings is seated. Red velvet seating and a dark red curtain frame the scene, with a blurred water backdrop behind. a person is seated in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style mala, receiving the white-clad devotee's blessing gesture.2013-07-01