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A photograph of three men seated indoors in a temple-style room. On the left, a man with a moustache wears a white shirt under a black vest and an orange shawl. In the centre, a man with grey hair and glasses wears a light blue kurta, black vest and orange shawl, raising one finger while speaking and holding two red apples. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and gold chain sits beside a bespectacled man. A standing attendant in orange robes and gold necklace stands at right. Gilded chairs, a wooden cabinet and a painted deity mural appear in the background.

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A photograph of a seated ritual gathering inside a room with a gilded throne-style chair with red cushions at left and a painted deity panel at right. Two men in front wear orange saffron shawls over dark vests; the man on the left wears white and black with a moustache, while the man in the centre wears a light blue kurta, holds apples on a tray, and wears glasses. Behind them a bald man in orange and rudraksha mala sits, and a standing priest in orange robes wears a gold necklace and stands at right. Fruit offerings sit on a brass plate in the foreground. No one visible is clearly identified as a person.2016-04-29Photograph inside a room with a red carpet where three men sit side by side on a wooden bench in front of a gold-framed chair with red cushion. The man on the left wears a cream waistcoat over white kurta and glasses, the middle man wears a black waistcoat over white kurta, and the man on the right wears a light blue kurta with black vest and glasses. All three wear orange shawls. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a gold chain stands near a framed deity painting. A devotee in orange with a bead necklace stands at the far right, and a gold-framed mirror and a framed panel hang on the walls.2016-04-29Indoor photograph in a room with white walls, a gilded framed mirror and an ornate carved wooden panel on the right. Several men in orange saffron shawls sit and stand together. In the foreground, a grey-haired man in a brown patterned shirt and glasses holds an apple, while a man in a cream kurta with a moustache and orange shawl sits beside him. Another man in an orange shawl and glasses holds an open illustrated book with a portrait on its cover, and a bald man in a brown shawl with a rudraksha mala sits at right near a tray of sweets and packaged gifts. Behind them a uniformed police officer in khaki stands, and a man in a grey shirt and a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl stand near a wall. At far right, a young man in an orange dhoti and shawl wears a gold-toned necklace and rudraksha beads.2016-05-13Photograph of a seated group of men in an ornate room with red carpet and a gold-framed mirror. In the foreground, a grey-haired man in a rust-patterned kurta and dark-rimmed glasses wears an orange shawl and holds a mango and a booklet. Beside him, a man in a cream kurta and orange shawl sits with hands clasped. At right, a man in an orange shawl holds an open book with a portrait of a figure on its cover. Behind them, a uniformed police officer in khaki stands, and a man in an orange shawl and white shirt stands at right beside a person wearing orange robes and a long gold-beaded necklace. Gold-framed artwork hangs on the wall behind.2016-05-13A photograph of a VIP visit inside an ornate room. A seated long-haired figure in rust-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and wristband sits on a gold-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion, extending his hand to receive a folder while a man in a white kurta and black vest with an orange shawl offers a tray of apples. Behind them stand a young man in orange robes with a gold necklace and a shaved-headed priest in saffron dress. Framed painted panels of deities with gold decoration hang on the wall, and gold ritual vessels sit in the foreground. The page identifies the seated figure as Swamiji (probable), based on the swept-back long hair, orange robes and rudraksha mala.2016-04-29Indoor photo in an ornate room with a gold-framed deity mural and a gilded throne behind. A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange robe and long rudraksha mala sits on a leopard-print cushion, reaching to accept two maroon-covered books from a standing man in white kurta and an orange shawl. A tray of red apples sits in front of them. A shaved-headed monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels behind, holding a phone. The seated figure has a swept-back look and distinctive adornment consistent with the candidate; a gold-plated lotus ornament sits on the cushion, and a framed calendar hangs on the wall. a person is seated receiving the gifts.2016-05-02A photograph of a formal visit inside a decorated hall with gold-framed deity paintings and a large gilded throne. On the right, a seated figure with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, a rudraksha mala and orange robes smiles and reaches to receive a book from a man in a white kurta with an orange-and-maroon shawl. A shaven-headed priest in orange-maroon robes sits behind them, and a standing attendant in orange with a gold necklace watches. A brass tray of apples sits in the foreground, and a golden lion-head armrest is visible. Four people are visible.2016-04-29A photograph of a group in an indoor hall with white walls and a red curtain. On the right, a man with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, a headset microphone and a golden-brown dhoti and shawl offers red apples to a man in an orange shawl and kurta standing in front of him. On the left, a man in orange robes and an orange turban reaches toward a man in a white kurta and orange shawl holding apples. Another shaven-headed man in orange and rudraksha malas stands behind. At lower right, a framed picture with white flower garlands sits on a table near apples.2013-10-19May 13 20162016-05-13A photo inside a room with a gilded throne at right, where a seated figure in a maroon robe and maroon turban, wearing a long mala, gestures with open hands while speaking. Two men in saffron-orange shawls face the seated figure: one in a light grey kurta on the left, and one in a white shirt under an orange vest in the centre, holding a stack of books. A man in a white shirt photographs the scene with a camera, a framed painting of deities hangs on the wall, and an air conditioner is mounted above. Flower petals and offerings lie on a leopard-print cushion in the foreground.2016-05-13May 02 20162016-05-02A photograph of an indoor audience scene in a richly decorated room. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a brown shawl sits on a leopard-print seat before a large ornate golden throne back, holding an open book and smiling. To the left, a man in white kurta with an orange shawl and dark vest sits smiling. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange wrap with a beaded necklace and glasses sits looking toward the seated figure. Standing behind them, a young man in orange robe and gold beaded necklace stands before framed painted temple tapestries. Foreground includes a golden vessel and a tray of fruit. Four people are visible.2016-04-29