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A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-and-gold robe, wearing a white flower garland, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and beaded wrist bands, extending a hand toward a woman in a dark red sari with a rudraksha mala who holds a small card. Devotees in white and orange clothing crowd behind a white tent backdrop with a brass oil lamp at left and a standing fan. A white sign on the tent reads NO AUDIO RECORDING, NO PHOTOGRAPHY, NO VIDEO RECORDING.

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A photograph of a ritual blessing inside a tent-like hall. In the left foreground a man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing a white and green flower garland, reaches out and places his hand on the head of a seated devotee in white clothing. Behind him stands a tall brass oil lamp. A crowd of women and children in white and colourful saris watches from the background. A white banner on the right reads NO AUDIO RECORDING, NO PHOTOGRAPHY, NO VIDEOGRAPHY, with pictograms. Speakers and white draping frame the space.2015-07-26A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-and-gold shawl, wearing multiple strands of white flower garlands and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, smiles while extending an arm toward a woman in a red-orange sari with a dark mala, who receives a folded white paper. Behind them, a curtained tent with white drapes holds a seated audience in white clothing and saffron, with a sign on the back wall and speakers at the side. A gold ceremonial object sits in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in turban, garlands and saffron clothing with a rudraksha necklace is a candidate for the Swamiji role, and the woman is a devotee receiving a paper.2015-07-26Indoor event under a white tent with a red-draped backdrop. In the left foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange turban and a long garland of white flowers, with beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and bangles, sits behind a gold ceremonial vessel and reaches forward with a hand. Facing him, a woman in a deep red sari with a rudraksha mala and a bindi receives something from his hand, her palms joined. Beside her a woman in a maroon sari with gold jewellery stands with hands folded. At right, a man in a maroon shirt and a bald man in white are seen in profile. Behind them a large crowd of devotees, many in white and cream, stands and sits along the tent. A black pedestal speaker and a standing fan are visible, and a small sign on the back wall shows printed rules.2015-07-26A man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, with a white flower garland and rudraksha mala beads, stands at a ceremony handing an item to a woman in a maroon sari with a dark beaded necklace. Beside him a gold ornate object sits on a red cloth. Behind them a crowd of people in white and saffron clothing fills a tented hall with white drapes and standing fans. A banner is visible on the right.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a white tented pavilion. A figure in an orange-red turban and orange-and-maroon robes, wearing a white floral garland with red beads and rudraksha-style red beads, places a hand on the head of a seated man in a grey shirt who bows forward. Behind them, a brass oil lamp stands on a stand beside a black speaker and a fan. A large crowd of people, many in white and orange clothes, watches from the background. A poster on the tent wall reads NO MARRIAGE, NO PHYSICAL CONTACT type prohibitions in red and white. Gold ornaments and a red cloth are visible in the foreground.2015-07-26A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange garment wears a white and red flower garland with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, extending a hand to bless a devotee who bows with head lowered. Beside him a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha mala stands attentive, and a man in a white shirt holds a folded white paper. Behind them a crowd stands under a white tent, with sound speakers, a wall-mounted fan and a red pole visible. A gold ceremonial vessel sits in the foreground. A sign on the tent reads NO MOBILE, NO PHOTOGRAPHY, NO VIDEO RECORDING, indicating a darshan-style blessing event. Swamiji (probable) appears as the figure in the turban and rudraksha mala, seated and blessing.2015-07-26A photograph from a seated darshan event under a white tent. A figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a white and red flower garland, a beaded rudraksha-style mala, a saffron-gold wrap and bangles, and gestures with one hand toward a smiling woman in a deep orange sari with a red bindi and a dark beaded necklace. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothes stands and sits; a man in the foreground holds up a folded white paper. A brass oil lamp stands at left, a pedestal fan, speakers and a gold-coloured offering tray are visible. a person is the seated figure, identified by the turban, garland, rudraksha mala and saffron-gold wrap rather than the page alone. The white banner text is partly readable.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A photograph taken at an evening event under a white tent with a visible loudspeaker and fan units. In the foreground a man in an orange turban, saffron-orange robe with a gold-trimmed shawl, white-and-red flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces reaches out and places his palm on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. A woman in a maroon sari with a rudraksha mala stands beside them, and a man in white holds up a folded paper slip. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and saffron clothing stands along a barrier, with a banner partially visible at the top right.2015-07-26Indoor event under a white tent with a large crowd standing behind a seated figure in a red turban, orange-red robe and a white and green floral garland, extending a hand toward a visitor. Beside them a woman in an orange-red sari with a dark beaded mala and a bindi holds a small pink packet, and a man in glasses and a white shirt stands close by. Several women in white and orange saris, speakers, a standing fan and a white cooling unit surround the stage area, with a golden cloth edge in the foreground.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26