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A photograph inside an ornate temple shrine with carved pillars and a colourful tassel-decorated pillar. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron-orange turban, wearing a garland of orange flowers and rudraksha beads, sits on a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion, holding a red fruit. A man in a green checked shirt takes a selfie with a phone beside him. Two women in orange-maroon saris with rudraksha necklaces stand at right, and two older women in white and floral shawls stand at left. Behind them stands a decorated deity murti with silver and jewelled ornaments. Five people are visible.

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Photograph inside a richly decorated temple shrine with gold-and-ivory carved pillars and an arched backdrop with mirror work and a deity murti. A man in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban sits on a golden throne draped with a tiger-print cloth, wearing a long orange-red garland; he smiles and holds a red fruit. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure wears an orange turban and a garland, with distinctive ceremonial cues. Around him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands at left, an older woman in white and an older woman in a floral sari look on, and a young man in a green checked shirt offers a fruit. Two women in maroon-and-gold sarees at right hold red fruits and wear beaded malas. Tall tassel decorations in red, orange, blue and white hang beside the throne.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph inside a decorated temple-style pavilion at a Kumbh Mela camp. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold throne with a tiger-skin cloth, wearing a marigold garland and holding red apples; the appearance is consistent with the page's a person candidate but uncertain. Behind him, deity murti of goddesses in green and gold saris stand before a golden arch, flanked by tall rainbow-coloured tassel poles. To the left, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes and rudraksha mala stands beside a sadhu with long matted hair and a white cloth. To the right, two women in maroon and red saris with rudraksha malas hold apples, and a woman in a striped pink and green sari bends in front. A camera and studio lights are visible.2016-04-24Interior of a richly decorated temple-style pavilion lit with green and colourful lights. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban, wearing a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on a golden throne-like seat before a deity murti with a crown and green garments. Several attendants in orange and maroon robes with rudraksha malas kneel and hold red fruits, apparently offering them. Multicoloured tassel garlands hang at the sides, a camera operator stands in the background, and a small fan sits at the left. This appears to be a worship or ritual offering scene. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph inside a richly decorated temple shrine with gold and silver ornamentation, multicoloured tassel garlands hanging on the pillars, and deity murti visible in the background. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, wearing a rust-coloured turban, smiling. Around him a devotee in a purple sari, a woman in a red bandhani sari, and women in maroon saris with mala necklaces stand close, one holding red fruit. A bald man in orange and a man in white dhoti stand at left, one with hands folded in greeting. Several people appear partially at the edges, a camera is visible at upper right, and red fruit sits on a red cloth at the base of the throne. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by his turban, saffron garments, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph inside a brightly lit, pink-illuminated shrine with ornate carved pillars and tassel-decorated arches. A central figure wearing an orange-saffron turban, orange robe and a rudraksha-style mala sits on a gold-framed throne holding red fruits in both hands, with a rudraksha mala draped on the chest; this appearance shows a crown-like turban, saffron clothing and beaded malas, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in a ritual role. Flanking him are a bare-chested attendant with red tilak and a shaved-headed man in orange, a woman in a white sari with gold border offering fruit, and devotees in the foreground. Behind them stands a deity murti with a large crown and garlands, framed by colourful tassel decorations.2016-04-24