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A photograph of a seated figure in a maroon-red draped robe and red turban with pearl trim, wearing a gold-and-pearl necklace and pearl bangles, receiving an object from a kneeling young man in a dark shirt on a red carpet. The seated figure is shown with long dark hair and a smile; the description matches a person, who is seated in the centre-left, holding out a hand. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a brown-beaded shawl and a woman in a grey tunic and white trousers stand watching. Other people in white clothes stand or bend in the background, and a trident-topped staff leans beside the seat. Draped red fabric hangs on the walls.

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Annadhan in 20142014-01-01A seated figure in a red-maroon robe draped over one shoulder, wearing a red-and-pink turban with beaded trim, a long gold-bead necklace of large round gold ornaments, and pink-and-gold armbands and bangles, reaches out with a hand toward a man in a dark navy shirt who kneels and bows with palms pressed together. Around them, women in white and grey stand on a red carpet while a few people in white garments move in the background; red draped fabric forms the backdrop. A visible white-clothed woman with a dark bead mala and a white card in hand watches the exchange. The seated figure's appearance and distinctive adornments are consistent with the a person candidate, shown here in an in-person ritual or darshan setting; the kneeling man is a devotee in a dark shirt. Visible people total about six or seven, including partial figures at the edges.2014-07-18A seated figure in an orange turban and saffron garment with a pink flower garland and orange beaded bracelets extends both hands to a young man in a white shirt and jeans who bows forward to receive a blessing. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a rust-coloured shawl and a dark beaded mala stands watching. Golden ornamental pillars and a red-draped throne-like seat frame the stage, with a standing attendant in orange in the background. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate with an orange turban, saffron clothing and ornate beadwork, receiving a devotee in a pada-puja style exchange.2015-07-21September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesMarch 15 20142014-03-15 +1 copiesA seated figure in a rust-red turban with gold ornaments and a rust-red robe edged in gold, with a gold-threaded armband and bangles, extends a hand in blessing onto the bowed head of a shaved-headed man in saffron and orange clothes with a rudraksha mala, who has his palms joined in namaskar. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha necklace stands near a woman in orange sari holding papers, and other women in orange stand near a red carpet, a gold-patterned hanging and a white air conditioner.2014-02-14A seated figure on a red-upholstered throne with gold carved panels wears a rust-red turban with a gold ornament, red-orange robes with gold trim, a tiger-striped gold cloth, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and red bead armbands. He touches a paper held over the head of a kneeling man in a light blue collared shirt with clasped hands. Behind them, women in saffron, orange and maroon saris with rudraksha malas stand near a gold ornamental object, and a woman in a white sari and orange-red garland stands at right beside an air conditioner.2014-02-11April 28 20142014-04-28A seated figure in a maroon-red robe with gold border, a red turban with beaded trim, a long gold-and-bead necklace and a beaded gold bracelet on the upper arm reaches forward to hand a small yellow fruit to a kneeling older man in a light blue shirt and grey trousers, who cups his palms to receive it. Behind them, several women stand on a red carpet: one in a white salwar with a rust-orange stole, one in a white sari with a green blouse and hands pressed together, and one in a blue-green shawl. A ceremonial trident stands at left against red draped curtains. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears the turban, gold necklace and maroon robe, consistent with a presiding teacher receiving devotees.2014-07-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red robe and matching turban decorated with gold-toned discs, wearing gold bangles, an armband and a long gold-beaded necklace, reaching out his right hand to bless a kneeling devotee. He sits on a red leopard-print-upholstered seat before an ornate gold throne backdrop and a gold lion-head ornament. Two people kneel in front: a woman in a teal top and a man in a white shirt, with a child in white in the foreground. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a rust-orange shawl and rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands with hands folded, and an older woman in an orange sari with a blue lanyard watches. A floor fan and an air conditioner are visible on the right.2014-02-14A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, wearing a thick garland of red rosebuds, white jasmine and yellow flowers, with a gold-coloured bangle and a saffron-gold cloth across the shoulder. The person sits on a red throne-like chair with a gold-patterned cushion, smiling. Standing beside and behind are several women: one in a white sari with gold border holds up a purple booklet, another in a blue sari stands near potted plants and a microphone stand, and a woman in a red sari looks on. In the lower right, a young man in glasses and a checked shirt holds a small plate of sweets or offerings. A gold kalasha-style vessel sits on a side table, and an air conditioner and window are visible in the background. a person (saffron turban, orange-gold garments and ornate garland cues).2015-06-21A seated figure in an orange-red turban and a garland of white flowers and rudraksha beads, wearing bangles and a leopard-print cloth, holds a sheet of paper and reaches toward a kneeling man in a brown striped shirt who extends his hands. A woman in an orange-red sari with gold border and rudraksha mala stands behind, with a gold kalasha-like vessel beside the seated figure. Several women in white and blue stand in the background, and a red carpet and red drape frame the scene. a person appears as the seated figure with turban, rudraksha garland and leopard cloth; the kneeling man is a devotee receiving instruction.2014-04-28