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A seated man in an orange shawl and white dhoti sits cross-legged on a white draped sofa on a raised stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with one hand raised in gesture. Behind him is a framed portrait of a saffron-robed sannyasi with a rudraksha mala and garland, set on a gold-trimmed pedestal, flanked by gilded deity murtis including a flute-playing figure and a veena-holding figure. At right stands a larger gilded statue of a saffron-robed sage with a red turban and staff. A small golden crown rests on the stage and a deep maroon curtain hangs behind. A few partially visible people sit at the left edge in white clothing.

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A photograph of a teaching session on a stage hung with dark maroon curtains. A seated speaker in an orange shawl over white clothes sits cross-legged on a white-draped platform, holding a microphone and gesturing as he speaks. Behind him, a framed portrait shows a figure in orange garments with a flower garland. Golden deity murtis, including Ganesha in a dancing pose and other figures with a flute and a vina, line the stage. Rows of seated listeners, many with long braided hair and some in white and pink saris, face the stage. A small white table and a brass kalasha-style lamp stand near the speaker. The frame's text reads '' along with a copyright notice2006-09-06September 06 20062006-09-06Photograph of a seated audience from behind, mostly men in white shirts, facing a stage. On the stage a man in orange robes with a microphone sits on a white-draped seat, speaking. Behind him are gold-coloured deity statues and a framed portrait of a bearded saffron-robed figure seated in meditation, garlanded, on a tiered red base. A large standing statue in orange robes with a staff and a turban stands at right. Purple drapes form the backdrop.2006-09-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair speaks into a microphone on a stage, sitting on the stage edge with bare feet. Beside him a young girl in white top and orange shawl stands and holds a small object. Behind them a gilded framed portrait shows a robed figure with a rudraksha-style necklace seated in a cave-like setting, and gold deity murti figures flank the stage with a white-draped table and orange cloth in front. Dark maroon curtains form the backdrop.2006-08-20A man in saffron-orange clothes sits on a white cushioned chair on a raised stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a long garland of white flowers alternating with red and green leaves draped over his shoulders. Behind him, a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes hangs above an ornate gold-and-wood throne-like pedestal. Brass deity statues stand on pedestals at either side, and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower right of the stage beside a water bottle. The figure's appearance shows long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) candidate for this event, seated and addressing an audience.2006-09-14A seated figure in orange robes sits on a throne-like seat with a golden cobra hood canopy behind him, hands folded in namaste at the centre of a stage. He has long dark hair and wears orange clothing. To his left, a figure in white with an orange shawl kneels and holds a lamp or ritual item near a brass tray of offerings. Two more people sit at the front: a woman in orange with folded hands and a man in white with an orange shawl. Golden deity statues stand on pedestals around the stage, including a multi-armed figure and a figure playing a veena, against a dark maroon curtain. Brass vessels, fruit, flowers and a small lamp lie on a white cloth before the seat.2006-08-24August 22 20062006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22September 14 20062006-09-14A seated man in long flowing saffron-orange robes sits on a stack of striped cushions on a raised stage, in front of a large carved serpent-hood backdrop with a red-and-gold crown motif. He has long dark hair falling past his shoulders and bare feet, with hands resting in his lap. Flanking him are gilded deity statues, including a multi-armed figure with a flute on the left and two standing figures holding ceremonial objects on the right. Offerings sit at his feet on a low table: a silver lamp, bowls of flowers and fruit, and a silver vessel. Maroon drapes form the background.2006-08-24A seated man in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back and a gold canopy overhead. He has long, swept-back dark hair and bare feet on a red footstool, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Flanking the throne are four gold-finished deity murti statues on white draped pedestals, including a figure holding a veena. A deep plum velvet curtain forms the backdrop, and a small gold kalasha-style object and gold shrine piece sit at the front.2006-08-22August 19 20062006-08-19