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A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears a sleeveless saffron-orange robe and a gold pendant necklace, seated on an orange cushion while speaking into a handheld microphone with one hand raised. Beside him to the left, a man in an orange-and-maroon shawl with a gold-and-bead necklace sits near a brass tray of white flower-decorated offerings. Behind them are steps painted red and white, a dark deity statue draped in orange cloth with a yellow garland, and a standing attendant holding a long staff. Several people in white, blue and purple saris and white dhotis stand or sit in the background, and a zebra-print cushion rests on the seat.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes holds a black microphone while speaking, sitting on an orange-draped chair with a zebra-print cushion. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders and a gold chain is visible at the neck. Beside them, a man in orange with a rudraksha mala and a bead necklace sits near a brass plate of white offerings. Behind them, a deity murti draped in orange with a yellow flower garland stands before a white temple wall, with a golden trident beside it. Several people in white and orange stand under a shaded pavilion, and a woman in a purple sari is among them. The figure's appearance with long swept hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial setting matches a person, seated and speaking.2008-12-24December 30 20082008-12-30A seated man in saffron-orange garments with a bare right shoulder sits on an orange cushioned seat in front of an orange-painted wall. He wears a gold ceremonial necklace of large beads and a red bindi with white tilak marks on his forehead and arm, and his hair is long and swept back. Behind him stand two older men: one in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and glasses, and another in white with an orange shawl. At the right edge, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the presentation of Swamiji (probable) receiving darshan.2010-07-21Outdoor temple event photo. A man with long swept-back dark hair, orange sleeveless robe and a gold pendant necklace sits on a striped cushioned seat, speaking into a black handheld microphone with one hand open. Beside him a younger man in orange with a red-marked forehead sits watching, and at right a man in white and orange holds a golden trident. Behind them a black stone deity murti in orange cloth with a yellow marigold garland stands against a white wall, and two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand on a raised white-and-red platform. Pink and red festive decorations hang on the wall. Total visible physical people: about five.2008-12-24August 09 20072007-08-09A photograph of a temple-setting exchange. A bald older man in orange robes bends forward, holding a yellow fruit and a folded paper or money, offering them toward a seated man in orange robes with long dark hair, a red bindi and a dark rudraksha mala, who raises one hand in a gesture of speech. Behind them are brass lamps, a small brass bell, a kumkum box, and garlands of orange and purple flowers on a deity or altar display. Two younger men in orange stand at the left edge, one with a white forehead mark. A visible cues-based candidate appears in the seated man, with long hair, orange robes, rudraksha mala and a throne-like seat, so the appearance is a probable match; the bald offerer is a devotee.2010-07-15A photograph of a seated speaker in orange robes wearing a long white and multicolored flower garland and a gold pendant necklace. He holds a small booklet in one hand and gestures with the other palm raised while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Beside him on the left, a man in orange robes with a red-and-gold trim sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and red shawl sits, and standing figures in white dhotis are partly visible at the upper right. The setting appears to be a satsang or discourse hall with white walls and a grey floor. Printed copyright text appears at the lower right.2009-12-26A photograph of saffron-robed men on a staircase beside a whitewashed wall with red painted stripes and a metal drainpipe. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a large gold necklace over an orange shawl descends the steps. Beside him, a man with long dark hair in an orange robe with maroon borders holds a small silver plate. Behind them, other figures in orange robes stand near a red railing and green foliage.2010-02-12December 29 20102010-12-29July 21 20102010-07-21Photograph of a seated ceremony under a metal canopy hung with green leaves. At center, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a white and red flower garland with a gold bead necklace, and a red bindi; he rests his hands on his lap atop a dark velvet cushion. Behind him, a man in an orange robe with a gold bead necklace sits near a gold pillar. At lower left, a bearded man in an orange robe and gold beads sits with hands clasped. At lower right, a man in orange with a gold necklace looks down. Behind them, a cameraman in orange films the scene and seated devotees are visible.2008-12-30Photograph of two saffron-robed men seated in orange-upholstered armchairs outdoors in front of a standing crowd. The man on the right has white tripundra markings on his forehead and arms, a long gold bead necklace of ceremonial beads, and a saffron garment; he smiles and holds his hands together. The man on the left, with short hair and a red bindi, sits with clasped hands in a saffron wrap. Behind them stand several men in white shirts and orange vests, and a man on the right wears a rudraksha mala.2010-07-21