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A festive crowd event under a white canopy with string lights. On the right, a man with long hair, rudraksha malas and layered garlands of white jasmine, marigold and red flowers, with white stripes on his bare upper arm, smiles and is being garlanded and handed items by people. Beside him, a woman in a pink and gold sari and a dark-haired woman in an orange and white garland offer red-bordered booklets. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand around, one holding a camera crew boom nearby. A figure at lower right holds a red folder with a printed title. Behind them, a large gathering of devotees in white and bright clothing fills the tent, with a gold-decorated seat visible.

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January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing a pink and white flower garland, a gold necklace and an orange and saffron wrap. Beside him stands a golden lion figure. Around him, several women in saris and a shaved-headed man in white and gold cloth lean in to offer him something, and a woman in red holds a small object forward. Devotees in colourful saris and white dhotis crowd the red-walled tent behind, with a white pedestal fan in the background. a person: the seated man on the throne shows a garland, gold necklace and orange wrap, though his appearance is uncertain.2016-05-01January 03 20162016-01-03 +1 copiesA photo of devotees gathered around a seated man on a golden throne in an ornate hall. The seated man wears a saffron-red cloth, a red and white flower garland and rudraksha malas; he smiles and is surrounded by people. Behind him a large garland of yellow, orange, red and green flowers covers a golden deity or throne structure. Nearby a man in white with a white shawl and gold-trimmed cloth stands holding a gold ritual object, and a woman in a yellow sari sits behind. A young man on the left wears white with a white and red flower garland, and several women in white and yellow sarees with rudraksha necklaces face the throne from the foreground.2015-07-31Outdoor tent event with white canopy and red-and-white bunting. On the right, a man in white dhoti and cream shawl with flower garlands sits on a cream cushioned seat before a large gilded throne-like structure heavily decorated with yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. He holds a red apple and receives a tray of fruit and an offering box from a man in orange robes and rudraksha mala. A young man in orange with a long swept-back hairstyle and garlands stands at left, and an orange-clad attendant stands beside the seat. A woman in a red blouse and white sari bends forward with hands together, and a child stands nearby. Several people in white shirts and orange robes stand around. Apples are scattered on the seat and cloth. A white electric fan and loudspeakers are visible.2010-01-01A photograph of a crowded festive gathering under a white tent with red-trimmed canopy. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red-and-gold garment, rudraksha malas and white sacred markings on his arms and face sits on a decorated seat, smiling and receiving devotees. Garlands of white and pink flowers and rudraksha beads drape his shoulders, and a bowl of yellow and green fruit sits in front of him. Devotees in saffron, pink and yellow saris and kurtas offer gift bags with red and green ribbons and presents, some with their hands extended. Men in white and pastel shirts crowd behind, and a cameraman stands at the back. Probable Swamiji is seated at the right, identified by long hair, rudraksha malas and ornate red-gold clothing, while the other visible participants are devotees.2016-01-03A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha beads, smiling and extending a hand to a young woman in a white dress who offers a small silver vessel. Behind the throne are garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses and a golden deity murti. Smiling women in white saris and orange-bordered shawls stand nearby, and young men in white shirts with rudraksha malas watch with hands folded. Partial heads of onlookers appear in the foreground. This is a Swamiji (probable) candidate appearing in person, identified by the saffron-orange clothing, long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklaces.2015-07-31Indoor photo of a man seated on a decorated throne wearing an orange-red saffron robe, a pink and green shawl, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, receiving a folded paper from a woman in a white sari with gold border. Nearby, an orange-robed man on the left wears a gold garland, and devotees in white saris and a red sari with folded hands look on. A white ceiling fan and a white lace canopy are visible behind.2009-07-07A crowded darshan scene at a golden throne with a gilded ornamental backrest on the left. A man with swept-back dark hair, a pink-red and white garland, a red-and-gold shawl and a rudraksha-style red and green bead necklace sits near the throne, with a golden trident-like staff and a golden kalasha-style finial in front. Devotees in white dhotis, saffron-bordered shawls and white saris crowd around him, some holding up photo booklets and a framed picture. A woman in white sari and rudraksha mala stands at centre; a man in a blue shirt and devotees with red and white turbans or shawls fill the foreground. Red draped curtains and a pink canopy form the backdrop.2016-05-22July 31 20152015-07-31