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A photograph in an indoor hall with a blue floor mat and a red curtain at the back. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows forward to receive a book from a figure on the right who wears an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and has long swept-back dark hair; the figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate. Behind them, several men stand watching, including one in a blue-and-white striped shirt and another in a white shirt holding small packets. A book cover shows a red-toned portrait and printed text.

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Indoor photo in a plain white-walled room with a blue floor mat and green mat at the edge. A person with long dark hair and bare upper body, wearing an orange saffron wrap with gold trim, faces a group of men. A grey-haired man in a white shirt on the left holds books and a small booklet. Standing behind are men in white shirts, a blue-and-white striped shirt and a beige shirt; one holds a bundle of small items. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands at the right edge. A red cloth hangs on the back wall and a red bag sits on the floor.2012-01-04January 04 20122012-01-04A photograph inside a plain white-walled hall with a blue floor mat and a red curtain. A bare-chested figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and a saffron lower garment, with a gold-edged border. The figure holds out both hands toward a man in a white shirt who is holding an open book with a red cover and a small bundle of flowers or offerings. Behind them, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with his palms together, another man in a white shirt stands nearby, and a shaved-headed monk in orange robes stands at the right edge. A fan and a book held by another person appear at the right side, and a second person in white stands at the left. The long hair, orange drape and bare upper body are visible cues for a candidate a person, though the appearance is uncertain.2012-01-04A photograph of an indoor room with a red curtain and a red cloth hanging on the white wall. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds out books to a figure seen from behind, with long dark hair and a bare back, wearing an orange cloth with gold-coloured trim. To the right, a man in orange robes holds more books, and a bald man in white stands behind. A man in a white shirt stands at the left edge, and a tiger skin lies on the seat at the right. Two other people are partly visible in the background, one in white with a sacred thread. A probable Swamiji figure with long swept-back hair and orange-gold clothing is present, the appearance cues being the long hair and orange cloth with gold trim.2012-01-04January 04 20122012-01-04A photograph in a small white-walled room showing a man in a white shirt on the left holding a stack of hardcover books while smiling. A central figure in an orange-saffron shawl over a red top, with long swept-back dark hair and a tilak on the forehead, reaches out and holds a book, with a smiling expression. Several men in white and cream shirts and dhotis stand behind, watching. A table with more books is at the lower right, and a person in orange is partly visible at the right edge. A small shelf is on the back wall.2009-08-08A photograph of a small plain room with cream walls, a shelf holding a metal pot and a cloth bundle, and a low table at right. A long-haired person in a saffron-orange wrap over a red garment, with a red forehead mark, stands with palms pressed together while speaking. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and forehead mark are the qualifying cues. Around them, a group of men in white shirts and dhotis and one in a pale yellow shirt listen; one holds a hardbound book with a photo cover. A bald man in the foreground and a bearded man in orange at right, also with saffron clothing, complete the group.2009-08-08August 08 20092009-08-08January 02 20122012-01-02Indoor photo of a plain white-walled hall with a blue floor mat and a dark red cloth hung on the wall. A long-haired figure with a swept-back head of hair wears an orange-saffron garment draped over the body and stands with arms extended, facing a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, one in a blue-and-white checked shirt holding a booklet. On the right a bald man in orange robes holds books, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a bare chest and gold chain stands beside a wooden chair. Several standing men in white shirts fill the background.2012-01-04Indoor photograph of a group gathered in a plain room with cream walls. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a flowing saffron-orange shawl over a red undershirt stands with head bowed. Beside him, another man in saffron-orange robes smiles and holds a small bottle of water and a dark book. On the left, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a stack of books, and a man in white with a red tilak mark on his forehead stands nearby. On the right, a man in white with palms pressed together faces the group, and an older bare-chested priest with white tripundra marks on his forehead and a sacred thread across his chest folds his hands. A man in a yellow shirt holds a camera, and a shirtless man with a sacred thread stands at the back. Several other people in white clothes fill the frame.2009-08-08January 04 20122012-01-04