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A large crowd of devotees seated on the floor at an indoor ceremony, many holding small lit oil lamps (diyas) in their hands. In the foreground, several young girls wear white and gold-bordered saris and traditional attire in red, green and purple, with red bindi, hair ornaments and gold jewellery, some holding lamps aloft. Behind them, adult women in white, orange and red shawls sit with palms pressed together in namaskar. A red draped table stands at the left edge, and a few people in the background wear orange and white clothing with name badges. Hands are raised in devotion throughout the gathering.

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July 13 20132013-07-13A seated group of women and girls in a hall performs an aarti-style ritual with small brass oil lamps and puja trays on a mat-covered floor. Many hold lit lamps or bells, and several wear saffron, red, green and cream sarees and salwar outfits with garlands and rudraksha malas. Brass lamps and thalis with offerings sit in front of them, and red curtains and white walls form the background. No a person candidate is clearly visible in this image.2011-11-07October 24 20122012-10-24January 01 20122012-01-01A large group of women and girls sits on the floor in a hall during a seated ritual, many holding small lit oil lamps (diyas) in their hands. Most wear saffron-orange sarees or dhotis with red or cream borders, rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. In the foreground a woman in a red patterned saree and a white-clad woman hold lamps over a brass thali with flowers and offerings. Several men in white shirts sit in the background, and a plastic water bottle and brass vessels rest on the floor. The scene reads as a group puja or aarti with oil lamps, with no Swamiji figure clearly identifiable.2013-03-16December 12 20112011-12-12October 25 20122012-10-25March 21 20132013-03-21A large seated congregation of women, girls and young boys holds small oil lamps during a devotional gathering in a hall with red chairs. Many wear white or cream saris and kurtas with orange or saffron borders, while younger girls wear maroon dresses with gold trim. Several people have white and orange vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads, and some wear rudraksha malas. Many hold lit diyas or oil lamps in front of them, and a few have their palms pressed together in prayer. No a person candidate is visible in this crowd shot.2013-05-18A photograph of a large seated group of women during a ritual gathering in a hall. Many hold small oil lamps with flames, some raising them in both hands. Several wear red-maroon or orange saris with gold borders, others wear white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, and a few wear green or pink blouses under white or saffron cloth. Some have vermilion marks on their foreheads. Small brass vessels, a kalasha-like cup and floral offerings sit on mats on the floor in front. Some women are chanting with their mouths open, and a woman in a white headscarf and a few older women in white stand behind. No ceremonial figure is visible.2013-01-13A photograph of a large seated congregation holding small lit oil lamps in cupped hands during a group ritual. Most participants are women and girls in traditional South Indian dress: many wear maroon and gold-bordered saris or blouses, others wear white or cream sarees with gold borders, and one older woman in the foreground wears an orange sari. Several have forehead markings and gold-toned jewellery, and some wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A few men and boys appear in the background. Lamps are lit throughout the crowd, and the setting is an indoor hall with a light-coloured floor. No speaker or throne is clearly visible in this frame.2013-01-15January 17 20132013-01-17