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Photo of two men in saffron and maroon sannyasi robes standing before red iron gates with arched tops. The man on the left wears an orange shawl over orange robes, a rudraksha mala, and a bracelet, and holds small white papers. The man on the right wears a maroon robe with a gold-yellow edge and a necklace of gold beads and dark rudraksha-style beads; he holds an open booklet and reads it. Both have red-and-white tilak marks on their foreheads. Behind them, a woman in a maroon sari and other saffron-robed people pass through the gate. A red signboard in Hindi reads words about purna and vishesham, and a yellow board reads Vivek Dwar. Trees are in the background.

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A photograph taken outdoors at a red iron gate bearing a blue and yellow sign reading "विवेक द्वार" (Vivek Dwar). In the centre, a man in orange-red robes, with a yellow sash, a sandalwood tilak on his forehead and a long marigold garland, reads a printed sheet held in both hands. Beside him on the left, a man in orange robes and a wrap holds a stack of papers and a bag. Behind them, other robed men in orange stand near the gate, and a foreground figure with a shaved head and hoop earring is partly visible at the right edge. Trees and a yellow building form the background. There is no clear appearance-based candidate for the a person figure here, so the a person field is set to unsure.2014-01-30Two saffron-robed men stand at red iron gates with a bright yellow sign reading 'Viveka Dwar' above a pile of papers. The taller man in the centre wears a long dark rudraksha mala, a flower garland of orange and yellow blooms, and a saffron dhoti with gold border, with his hair tied up at the back; he is reading or handing over printed pages. Beside him a younger man in an orange shawl and rudraksha beads studies the same papers. Two more saffron-clad figures stand behind the gate, one wearing glasses. Hindi and Sanskrit signs flank the gate, and a tree and a pale wall are behind.2014-01-30Two men in saffron-orange draped robes stand on a red brick walkway beside a red railing under a yellow-pillared open shelter. The front man, bare-armed at the shoulder, wears orange wrap-around cloth and orange-strapped sandals, and rests one hand on the red railing while looking to the side. Behind him a second man in orange robes with a maroon border holds a black umbrella. A red-framed sign in Hindi reads 'माँ चण्डी देवी' (Maa Chandi Devi) with a lotus-like and diya illustration. Trees and blue sky are visible beyond.2008-07-10February 25 20132013-02-25A crowded outdoor scene at a festival camp, with a large orange tent structure and a printed information banner with photos and Hindi text behind the crowd. In the foreground, several saffron-robed sannyasis wear rudraksha malas and bare upper bodies; one has a white tilak on his forehead and carries a folded white cloth. A man in a grey-blue checked shirt and rudraksha mala stands at centre, and a bald man in orange robes and rudraksha mala holds a microphone. Shoes are piled at the right edge, and a large silver image of a figure is visible at the upper right. A central figure in orange with glasses and a rudraksha mala is at the middle left, but the presence of a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2013-02-14Two men in saffron-orange robes stand indoors in front of a staircase with metal railings and a projection screen. The man on the right, bare-shouldered with a saffron shawl, wears long rudraksha malas, large pearl-like beads, a gold necklace and a white vertical forehead marking with a red dot, and he reads a small white card held in both hands. The man on the left, shaved-headed with a red bindi and white markings, wears a saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala and watches him attentively. A blue sign with white lettering is partly visible at the right edge. Two people are visible.2013-02-18December 17 20112011-12-17Outdoor photograph of two saffron-robed men walking barefoot along a concrete path beside a red metal gate with gold finials and a red brick wall behind. In front, a young man with swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange draped garment with maroon borders and a long rudraksha mala, one hand holding the beads at his chest, eyes lowered. Behind him, an older bald man in orange robes wears a large gold-beaded necklace with a gold pendant and gold bangles, and his hands are folded at his waist. Trees and a utility pole are visible in the background.2011-02-02Two men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stand before a rust-red curtain behind a wrought-iron gate with gold finials and scroll motifs. The man in front, looking downward, wears a multi-strand dark rudraksha mala, gold armlets and bangles, and a gold-bordered orange wrap. Behind him, a second man in matching orange clothing wears a pale beaded necklace and a gold pendant, with his hands folded at his waist. Green leaves frame the right side. Foreheads bear tilak markings. The setting looks like a temple or ashram courtyard. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance, so the figures are described by role and dress only.2011-12-24November 16 20152015-11-16Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on a white runner beside metal crowd barriers at an indoor event. The man in front has long dark hair swept back, wears round glasses, a red-orange cloth wrapped around the body with gold trim, and a heavy gold bead necklace. He holds a small white card and looks down at it. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange with gold border holds a red folder. Devotees in maroon and yellow saris stand behind the barrier at left, and a yellow ornamental object is visible in the background.2013-03-05A photograph of a group of devotees outdoors in front of a red corrugated metal gate and a blue-framed signboard with Hindi text. In the foreground a young man with short dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron-coloured wrap, stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes lowered. To the left, a smiling man in a long orange kurta wears a rudraksha mala and a round pendant showing a portrait. Behind them, another man in a white shirt and a woman in a red striped top with an orange shawl stand smiling. Five people are visible.