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A group photograph in a temple-style hall with painted multi-armed deity murtis flanking a gold-framed throne. A man in saffron and orange ochre robes with a gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads, bracelets and a flower garland stands centrally, smiling and raising one hand in blessing, beside an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Around him stand several men in white shirts and dark trousers, a man in a light-blue shirt, a boy in a striped top and two girls, one in a pink dress with a pearl necklace and one in a dark pink dress. The floor has a red patterned carpet. Central figure's cues include long hair, saffron ornate robe and gold necklace; treated as probable Swamiji.

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A group photograph in a brightly painted temple-style hall with a golden throne and painted deity figures on pillars. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a white floral garland and a flower crown stands centre-right, hands raised in greeting, with a golden peetha behind him; the figure has distinctive long hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, a probable Swamiji candidate. Around him stand about nine people in white shirts, a checked shirt, a blue shirt and orange and pink saris and dresses, including several children in pink and white. A deity figure with a flame-like crown and a trident appears on the left pillar.2012-05-01May 01 20122012-05-01May 01 20122012-05-01May 01 20122012-05-01A photograph of a devotional gathering in a decorated hall with painted guardian figures on pillars and a gold-trimmed throne. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-and-white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads sits on the golden throne with palms joined, smiling. Two men in white shirts stand with hands folded in namaste, and a bald man in orange robes stands at the right with a red cord barrier. On the left, a woman in an orange sari, a boy in a striped shirt and a girl in pink stand near the throne. a person appears seated on the throne as the central figure.2012-05-01A group photograph of devotees posed in front of a colourful temple-style backdrop with a gilded arch and a golden deity murti with multiple arms and a crown. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a white flower garland, a long necklace of flowers, a crown-like headpiece and bangles, stands beside a gold-and-red throne. He is joined by hands in greeting. Around him stand men in white shirts and a man in a blue shirt, plus women in orange and lavender saris and children in pink and white clothes, all with palms pressed together in namaskar. The scene suggests a ritual welcome or felicitation. a person's appearance is probable here given the throne, saffron clothing and floral garlands, though the face is not clearly distinguishable at this size.2012-05-01A stage photograph of a central figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles, smiling and raising one hand in a blessing gesture. Flanked by four people: a girl in a pink dress on the far left, a man in a white checked shirt, and two older men in a white shirt and a light blue shirt with hands folded. Behind them stands a golden ornate throne with red cushions, under a colourful painted arch with orange and yellow deity figures and hanging brass lamps. The red patterned carpet covers the stage. a person is the central figure in saffron clothing with a flower garland, rudraksha mala and gold bangles, standing on stage before the throne.2012-05-01A group photo on a stage before a colourful painted temple backdrop with a large orange-yellow deity murti with raised arms and a flaming crown. A bare-headed man in white shirt and dark trousers stands at left among several family members. A central figure in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a flower garland, a crown-like floral headpiece, rudraksha-style red necklaces and gold armlets, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in namaste. Standing beside him are a man in white shirt, a man in checked shirt, and a man in blue shirt, all with folded hands. Women in orange and purple saris and children in pink and white outfits pose at the sides. a person is the seated figure in saffron with garland and gold armlets on the throne; the other figures are devotees.2012-05-01June 19 20132013-06-19Group photo at a temple-style hall with ornate pillars, a gold canopy and a gilded seat. A tall man in a rust-brown dhoti with a yellow sash and layered garlands of white flowers and red beads stands centre, smiling and raising one hand in blessing. Beside him a bride in a red and gold silk sari with a white flower garland and bangles stands with a groom in a red jacket and cream dhoti wearing a white garland. A woman in a brown sari with a rudraksha-style pendant, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers, and a boy in a white shirt and jeans stand at the sides. Painted deity figures with raised hands flank the scene.2013-06-19A photograph of a devotional event in an ashram hall with a painted backdrop of a fierce multi-armed deity figure with a flaming halo and a gilded throne-like seat on the right. A man in orange robes with a flower garland stands on the right, wearing a long orange garment and multiple beaded necklaces, arms adorned with bangles, and a garland of flowers on his head. Beside him a man in an orange robe presses his palms together in greeting. In the centre, men in white shirts hold a red woven basket of offerings while another man in a checked shirt holds a garland and presses palms. A girl in pink and a child in a striped shirt stand on the left with people in saris and white shirts, all with palms joined. The floor has red and patterned rugs.2012-05-01May 01 20122012-05-01