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A photograph of an indoor audience hall where a man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban walks down an aisle with palms pressed together in namaste. He wears a gold ornamental necklace and has long dark hair. Around him, seated and standing devotees press their palms together in greeting; a woman on the left wears a blue patterned sari and a red bindi, while women on the right wear white saris with blue borders. A man in a white shirt and khaki trousers stands at right, and a man in white kurta stands behind. Rows of chairs and a dim ceiling fill the background.

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A photograph inside a large hall with exposed concrete walls and fluorescent tube lights. A figure in saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange shawl with gold border, wearing a beaded gold-toned necklace, stands centre with palms joined in greeting and a broad smile. a person is shown with these distinctive saffron and ornate cues, presented as the central figure. Around him, a woman in a white salwar set bends forward to offer respect, a woman in a yellow saree with glasses presses her palms together holding a tissue, and a woman in a blue salwar with green dupatta stands at right with hennaed hands folded. Men in white shirts and a seated audience in rows of chairs fill the background.2005-11-10Indoor photograph of a devotee event in a bright hall with recessed ceiling lights and a projection screen behind. On the right, a man in an orange-saffron turban and orange-red shawl, with gold ornaments and a rudraksha-style necklace, raises a hand in blessing toward a line of people. Several people in white clothing stand with palms pressed together in namaste, including an older man with a red-brown beaded mala and a woman in an orange top on the left. A young man in white with a mala stands among the devotees. The wrapped-clothing figure's distinctive saffron turban and ornate gold adornments are the only visible cues.2011-08-19A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in an indoor hall with a suspended ceiling and recessed lights. A man in an orange turban and orange shawl, with a red bindi, gold necklaces and a gold bangle, raises his right hand in a blessing gesture toward a row of people. In front, a light-haired young man in white kurta and a red thread bracelet presses his palms together with bowed head, and other devotees in white and pastel shirts stand with hands folded in anjali. A bald man in white dhoti on the right is partly visible. The swami-like figure in the centre fits the orange turban and gold ornament cues, so this is a person appearance, though the photo is not certain. Stage lighting and a yellow backdrop glow at the right edge.2011-09-06A photograph inside a packed auditorium with rows of dark red seats. A central figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange draped robe with gold border walks down an aisle, palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. He wears a long gold-coloured necklace with a pendant and a rudraksha-style mala, and his long hair falls over his shoulders. Standing people on both sides, mostly men in white and blue-striped shirts and some women in saris, also hold their palms together in greeting. One man on the right holds a booklet. Ceiling lights and a hall of onlookers complete the scene.2005-11-10 +1 copies2004 - World Tour Brazil and Rio2004-01-01Outdoor evening satsang at night. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban and saffron robe stands with back partly turned, extending a hand toward an older woman in a green-grey sari with gold bangles and a wristwatch, who presses her palms together in anjali. Beside her stands a young woman in white with a yellow shawl. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis, one wearing a red-and-white shawl, stand among a crowd of devotees. Another saffron-robed sannyasi stands at right edge. Orange flags and an illuminated stage area are visible in the background, along with a parked vehicle.2010-02-16Night outdoor darshan scene under bright floodlights. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban, with long dark swept-back hair and a sleeveless saffron garment, receives a devotee; a hand is raised toward his forehead in blessing. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis wear rudraksha malas and gold chains, one with a red-orange shawl; a woman in a cream sari with a red border sits at left with her back to the camera, and another woman in a white sari stands behind. Yellow cushions and a gold object sit beside the seated figure. Crowd and orange-clad attendants are visible behind.2010-02-17Evening outdoor darshan scene with a crowd of devotees. A figure in an orange saffron turban, orange sleeveless robe and long swept-back dark hair sits and extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling older woman with short white hair, glasses, a gold-trimmed beige sari and a beaded necklace, who presses her palms together. Beside her, a smiling man in white kurta holds his hands together in greeting, and a grey-haired man in white leans forward with his head lowered. Behind them, people in white kurtas and an orange-clad attendant stand near a table with fruit and red cloth. Additional onlookers and a child are visible in the background under evening lights.2010-02-17A photograph of a satsang at night where a man in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair sits on a raised seat, leaning forward to place his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and dark trousers, who bows with his hands clasped. Surrounding them, men in white shirts and dhotis and a young man in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stand close, and an older man with a white moustache watches. A cameraman on the right films with a video camera, and a red-covered table with offerings sits at the edge. The figure in the orange turban has distinctive long hair and orange robes, a person cue, seated in the role of the giver of blessing.2010-02-16September 09 20112011-09-09 +1 copiesNight-time darshan scene at an outdoor event with string lights glowing in the background. In the foreground on the right, a figure in an orange turban and sleeveless orange top with long dark hair gestures with an open hand toward a line of devotees. A woman in orange sari with glasses and a rudraksha mala stands at left. An older man in white with glasses presses his palms together in namaskar, and a younger man in white and another in orange with a red bindi stand nearby, with a crowd behind them. Possible a person appearance: long swept-back hair, orange turban and saffron clothing, with a rudraksha mala visible on others; the figure is the one addressing the line, and the person's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-01-20A man in an orange saffron turban and orange robe stands with palms pressed together in namaste at the centre of a crowded indoor hall. He has long dark hair falling past his shoulders, a red bindi, and wears a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant. Around him, devotees stand with hands folded: a woman on the left in a cream outfit, a woman in a white sari with a red bindi and gold jewellery on the right, a smiling woman in white with glasses, and several men in white shirts and a man in a blue checked shirt on the right. The appearance of the central figure with saffron turban, long hair and ornate gold necklace is a probable match for a person, shown in person receiving greetings from devotees. Dim ceiling lights and a dark background frame the scene.