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A photograph of a large hall with a white draped ceiling and colourful striped pillars wrapped in orange, red and blue fabric. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala walks barefoot across red-and-white striped mats, smiling and raising his hands in greeting. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, saffron, green and pink saris stand with palms pressed together. A bearded man in white dhoti and shirt, a bald man in white dhoti, and a young child in a patterned orange top also stand with joined palms. A small deity murti and a backdrop are visible at the far end, with projector screens and a seated man in a blue shirt at left.

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October 10 20102010-10-10A photograph inside a tented hall with white fabric ceiling draped over the room and colourful striped pillars hanging from it, with ceiling fans overhead. A central figure in an orange-red saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala, with long dark hair, walks barefoot across a striped mat, apparently at the centre of a group. Around him many devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaste. Most wear white ritual clothing; a woman in a purple top and blue skirt stands at right, and a man in white with a dark rudraksha mala and a bracelet also stands at right with hands folded. Another man in white holds a silver tray near the centre. Behind them a few more people in white stand on striped mats.2010-10-12Indoor hall with white ceiling fabric, ceiling fans and decorative yellow, red and blue pillar hangings. A young sannyasi in orange robes walks barefoot down a central aisle, smiling, while devotees on orange and blue mats stand with palms pressed together in anjali. Children in striped and plain clothes on the left, adults in white dhotis and kurtas on the right; a tripod-mounted camera stands near the aisle. A clock hangs on the back wall.2010-07-24October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA ceremonial scene inside a decorated hall with a white canopy ceiling and hanging colourful cloth tassels on striped poles. A long-haired man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a large gold-coloured chain offers blessings to a devotee who stands with bowed head and hands folded in namaskar. The man in orange holds a small object in one hand and touches the devotee's head. Nearby, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded, a young boy in a red t-shirt with a rudraksha mala presses his palms together, and a priest in white dhoti and gold necklace holds a tray with orange cloth. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man in orange with rudraksha mala and ornate gold chain matches the candidate cues. Background shows a deity decorated with garlands and flower arrangements.2010-10-11November 20 20102010-11-20Indoor photo of a hall with white ceiling drapes and colourful striped tassels hanging from the ceiling. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white and purple floral garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, standing barefoot on a marble floor. A monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with offerings and a small orange cloth, facing him. On the left, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a man in an orange polo shirt stand with palms joined in namaste. Devotees in white and saffron clothes line the hall, some with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in a colourful sari stands on the right. A golden throne-like seat is visible at the far end.2010-12-31A photograph of a large indoor hall with a white fabric ceiling, decorated pillars wrapped in coloured patterns with orange tassels, and ceiling fans. A man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace stands on a polished white floor, a hand raised toward a bearded man in white dhoti and shirt who presses his palms together. Another orange-robed attendant with a shaved head holds an offering near him. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand along the left with palms joined, and women in saris stand on the right with hands folded. An altar with a decorated backdrop is visible in the distance. The scene suggests a greeting or blessing, with about 20 people visible.2010-10-07November 20 20102010-11-20A photograph inside a tented hall with a draped ceiling and painted decorative pillars. A man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala and a long swept-back hairstyle, the a person, stands centre, with one hand raised toward the head of a devotee in white clothes who bends forward with hands folded. Beside him an attendant in orange holds a silver tray of offerings with a small lamp. On the left an older man in white with glasses and a mala stands with hands joined. Several other men in white and orange clothing, some with red and orange shawls, stand around the room. Ceiling fans turn overhead.2011-01-22A ceremonial welcome in a large hall with a white fabric ceiling and tall decorative pillars wrapped in colourful patterns with orange tassels. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala stands at the front, extending a hand over a silver tray held by a young man in white with a yellow shawl. Lines of devotees in white and pastel saris and kurtas stand on both sides with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Ceiling fans hang overhead, and a banner is visible at the far end of the hall. Some people wear white garments with lanyards.2010-10-12A photograph of an indoor hall with red-striped floor cushions and a wall-mounted screen. In the centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment, a long rudraksha mala and bare feet, walks forward with hands joined at the chest. Behind him an elderly man in white kurta and white dhoti with a shawl and mala walks with hands folded, followed by a younger man in white ritual dress with gold border. On the left, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and sacred thread stands with hands joined near a white partition. On the right, several women in orange, white and cream saris stand with palms pressed together. Cameras and a camera operator appear at the left edge.2011-11-26