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A photograph of a festive gathering indoors. On the right, a person in a bright orange turban, sleeveless orange robe, long dark hair and a red rudraksha mala laughs as they clasp the hands of a man in a pastel striped shirt and glasses. Behind them, a man in orange robes smiles, and a brass tray sits near the seated figures. Surrounding devotees wear white kurtas, cream saris and beaded necklaces, and palm fronds decorate the background. a person: the orange-clad figure wears a turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, but appearance alone is not conclusive.

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September 15 20092009-09-15September 15 20092009-09-15Indoor photograph of devotees greeting a saffron-robed sannyasi in an event hall. A smiling man in an orange turban, orange robe and layered silver beaded necklaces raises his hand in blessing while a bald saffron-clad attendant stands beside him. On the left, a man in a white shirt and a man in a checked shirt and glasses press palms together in namaste, and a golden tray holding offerings is visible at lower centre. A monk in orange holds a platter at the right edge. Warm ceiling lights and a decorated backdrop fill the background. a person appears in orange turban and silver necklaces, giving blessing to devotees.2011-12-25September 15 20092009-09-15A photo inside a hall with a low roof and exposed beams. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top sits on a cushion and clasps the hands of a smiling man in glasses, a light striped shirt and cream trousers, who leans forward. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari stands, and devotees in orange and white clothing crowd the edges. A man in white with an orange shawl and a bald head stands at right, and a gold-trimmed orange cloth lies in the foreground. The long-haired seated figure wears distinctive long hair and orange clothing, but appearance alone is not decisive for identity.2009-12-29A photo of a smiling person in an orange turban, orange sleeveless top and long swept-back dark hair, with gold-coloured beads on the chest, reaching forward to touch the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt who holds both hands together in greeting. Behind them a woman in a white sari and glasses, and a person in orange robes, sit near a gold-rimmed brass tray and green palm fronds. Several others stand in the background. a person: the orange-clad figure in the turban and long hair fits the presentation cues, and the page names him as present at this event, but the appearance is not conclusive, so this is recorded as unsure.2009-09-15September 15 20092009-09-15A photograph of an indoor gathering where a man in a long-sleeved green shirt and a man in a white shirt stand near a seated figure in saffron clothing. The central figure on the right wears an orange turban, sleeveless orange robe, long swept-back dark hair and a gold necklace, smiling broadly while clasping the hands of a kneeling man in a white shirt and wristwatch. A younger man in an orange robe with a red tilak on his forehead watches nearby, and other people in white and orange robes stand behind, with palm fronds and gilded decor in the background. The man on the right is a probable Swamiji (appearance-based) given the orange turban, swept-back hair, saffron robe and gold necklace, shown in a blessing or greeting exchange.2009-09-15Indoor event photograph in a hall with many people in the background. In the foreground, a man in a light blue shirt and glasses kneels with his head bowed while a figure in a bright orange turban and sleeveless orange robe places a hand on his head and holds his hands. Beside them stands an older man with glasses, a red tilak mark and an orange stole over white clothes. To the left, two men in white shirts stand with hands folded, one wearing a rudraksha mala. The figure in orange has long curly dark hair and appears to be giving a blessing.2009-09-15A photograph of a person in an orange sleeveless top and orange turban with long dark hair reaching into a close exchange with several men around him. He reaches out and places a hand on the shoulder of a man in a light blue shirt, while another man in a white shirt and tinted glasses watches with a smile. A man with white hair in the lower left foreground holds a hand of the man in blue. Behind them stand additional men in white shirts, and a microphone stand and a dark stage backdrop are visible at the upper right. The person in orange is a probable Swamiji candidate, identified by the long hair, orange turban and orange garments, while the others appear as devotees or attendees.2010-02-17December 29 20092009-12-29July 08 20102010-07-08