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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with a corrugated ceiling and a purple cloth hanging behind. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala raises a printed sheet of photographs above his head with both arms, smiling. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts wear orange shawls and orange headbands, several with hands raised or clapping. A seated man in white on the left holds a small pink and white garland-like decoration. Colourful striped and patterned pillars frame the room, and white balloons hang at the upper left.

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A photograph of an indoor celebration in a hall with a purple draped backdrop and balloons. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala raises a magazine with both hands, smiling, while people in white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls surround him. Seated devotees in the foreground raise their hands, and a fan stands nearby. Several people visible in the scene.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25February 24 20072007-02-24Indoor photo of a group of young men in white dhotis and white kurtas, most wearing orange shawls and some yellow shawls, dancing barefoot on a pale tiled floor in a plain whitewashed hall. Several raise their arms and smile, while others sway in a loose circle. Colourful yellow and blue patterned banners hang from the right wall, a blue No Mobiles Allowed sign is visible, and a wall-mounted fan and a wooden cabinet appear on the left.2008-10-27December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph taken indoors at a sanctuary-style hall with white walls, a white tent-like ceiling and a wall hanging with a colourful geometric border. A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange sari with a red blouse, stands in the foreground holding up a printed newsletter titled Nithya Times with a portrait of a figure in a white turban. Around her, men in white kurtas with orange shawls stand and sit, one seated man has his hands clasped, and a young man with a tilak on his forehead smiles at left. Hands are raised at lower left and a few other people are partly visible at the bottom. Several figures are visible, and a hand is raised in greeting at the lower left.2007-12-25August 02 20082008-08-02Indoor devotional gathering with a central figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and saffron turban-style head wrap, long dark hair falling loose, arms raised in a joyful dance-like gesture, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant. Around him devotees clap and sing, many women in white kurtas or saris with saffron-orange shawls and rudraksha malas, and men in white kurtas with orange shawls, one playing a small hand drum. A man in a red checked shirt and ID badge stands behind, and a few other participants with raised hands and an orange-robed person at right. Rose petals are scattered on the white floor, with a white curtain and a drop ceiling overhead. a person appearance is a probable match on the central figure's saffron attire, hair and rudraksha cues, while the printed caption reads Swamiji's name in the lower corner.A photograph of a crowded covered procession area under a corrugated roof strung with orange pennant flags. In the centre, a bare-chested man in an orange dhoti with a white and red flower garland and an orange headband stands with palms pressed together in greeting, smiling. Around him, men in white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls press close. On the left a man in white holds an orange cloth, and on the right a man in white with an orange headband stands beside a man in a white shirt. Behind them stand framed printed images and colourful banners on a white wall.2007-12-25Photograph of an indoor ashram gathering with a group of devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, each wearing a saffron/orange shawl over the shoulders. Several men wear beaded malas and pendant necklaces. On the right, a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stands beside two women kneeling in white and orange garments, one with her hands raised and palms together in greeting. A grey sofa and wooden cabinet are visible at the back, with a banner and framed photographs on the wall. The atmosphere appears ceremonial, possibly a welcome or devotional moment. No identifiable a person figure is clearly present, so the candidate is uncertain.2006-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27August 02 20082008-08-02