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A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a vertical tilak on his forehead sits on stone steps in front of an ornate iron-grilled gate and pink wall. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti with yellow borders and a matching shawl, plus a long gold-bead necklace, and smiles while resting one hand on his knee. Two standing men flank him: one on the left in white dhoti with yellow border, a crossbody bag and a gold pendant necklace; one on the right in orange dhoti and shawl with gold bracelets and a wristwatch. Both stand barefoot. The scene suggests a public outdoor temple-area gathering.

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A seated man in an orange saffron dhoti and orange shawl with gold border sits on granite temple steps, gesturing with his right hand while speaking. He wears a long gold ceremonial bead necklace, has long dark hair, and a yellow-gold forehead mark. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti with gold border stands beside an iron gate set in a pink wall. To the right, another man in an orange dhoti stands with a wristwatch and gold bracelet. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a gold ceremonial necklace, seated in a speaking role.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29Outdoor photo at a temple entrance with a pink wall and ornate iron gate. Center, a man with long dark swept-back hair and a yellow tilak wears saffron-orange garments with yellow borders and a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace; he raises one hand in greeting while smiling. a person is visibly indicated by the long hair, ornate saffron clothing and ceremonial beads, so he is noted as a probable candidate. To his right, a man in saffron-orange with yellow border and gold beads stands on the steps. To the left, a bald man in white dhoti with gold border and gold beads stands beside a bag strap. A man in a white polo shirt stands at far left.2010-12-29Photograph of three men standing on temple steps before a pink wall and a barred metal gate with circular motifs. The central man, wearing long dark hair, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold-coloured garlands over orange saffron robes with gold borders, raises both hands and smiles toward the viewer. The man on the right wears a saffron wrap over an orange dhoti with a gold necklace and pendant and a bracelet. The man on the left, bald, wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a gold-coloured garland. A partly visible person stands at the left edge and another at the right. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, wearing saffron and gold-bordered robes and multiple garlands, with long hair and a raised-hand gesture.2010-12-29Three men stand on stone steps in front of a pink temple wall and a wrought-iron gate with a carved stone doorway. The central man has long, swept-back dark hair and wears saffron-orange robes with yellow borders, a long garland of orange-gold beads, and a gold-and-stone pendant; he gestures with one hand and smiles. The man at right wears a saffron-orange shawl and dhoti with yellow borders, a beaded garland and a large pendant, and holds a microphone toward the group. The man at left wears white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a sling bag and gold beads. A man in a dark shirt stands at the far left edge.2010-12-29A photograph of a long-haired man seated on a stone step, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl with a heavy gold-beaded necklace. He has yellow sandalwood marks on his forehead, is smiling and gesturing with one outstretched arm while holding a small yellow packet. Beside him a bald man with a white tilak and orange shawl sits on the step, and another man in white dhoti with gold chain and rudraksha-style mala sits at lower left. Behind them a standing man wears white dhoti and gold necklace, with a grey iron gate and pink walls.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29Outdoor street scene in front of an ornate stone temple facade with a white metal lattice gate and pink-washed wall. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a tilak on his forehead and a heavy gold necklace of beads wears saffron-orange robes with yellow borders; he raises both hands in greeting and smiles. Beside him, a shaven-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a gold bead necklace and a sacred thread holds a shoulder bag. Behind, a figure in orange robes walks past.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29Low-angle photograph of a crowd gathered on stone steps outside a temple. A central figure with long dark hair sits barefoot in a saffron-orange robe and wears a white and red flower garland over a gold necklace, raising one hand in greeting while smiling. Around him, men in saffron and white dhotis with gold-bordered cloths, some wearing gold necklaces and white vibhuti forehead marks, clasp hands in namaste or raise arms. A woman in white with an orange shawl sits at right. Onlookers and a cameraman stand behind the steps, with a pink temple wall and carved stone pillars in the background.2010-12-29