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A seated figure with long black hair, wearing an orange-brown saffron shawl, a thick gold ceremonial necklace and a bare upper body, sits on a dark red cushioned seat in front of a gold and red-and-yellow floral-garlanded backdrop. Facing him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti sits with palms raised in a gesture of address. Nearby, a man in white dhoti with gold border wears a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark, and standing devotees in white clothes watch from the background. The figure in saffron shawl and gold necklace matches the a person appearance cues and is seated as the central figure receiving the discourse.

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July 02 20132013-07-02A photograph of a satsang in an indoor hall. On the left, a long-haired man in an orange-brown robe with a long ornate gold-and-bead garland and a white forehead mark sits on a maroon cushioned seat, smiling and raising his palms in greeting. In the centre, a bald man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala gestures back with both raised hands. A third man in white ritual clothes with a white forehead band, a rudraksha mala and a yellow-bordered cloth kneels beside him, smiling. On the right, an older man in a white-and-yellow striped polo shirt stands with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind them is a garlanded altar with a golden canopy decorated with red, yellow, purple and green flowers, and a standing fan.2013-07-02A seated guru with long dark hair, a vertical white forehead mark, an orange saffron wrap and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a floral garland-draped backdrop of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. He gestures with open hands while speaking to a standing man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala, who raises his palm in greeting. Several other men in white clothing stand in the background, and a pedestal fan is visible. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of Swamiji (probable) with a flowing saffron wrap, gold necklace and long hair, and is shown giving satsang-style teaching to a devotee.2013-07-02July 10 20132013-07-10July 02 20132013-07-02July 02 20132013-07-02July 02 20132013-07-02July 01 20132013-07-01A photograph of two men in front of a richly decorated backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white, with gold ornaments behind them. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a gold ceremonial necklace and an orange-saffron wrap sits on a dark red cushioned seat, gesturing with his right hand as he speaks. On the right, an older man with grey hair and a white shirt, a rudraksha mala around his neck and a visitor badge, sits with palms pressed together in a respectful namaste. A fan and a window are visible in the background. A probable Swamiji candidate is present, matching the long hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace cues, seated in a teaching posture while a devotee greets him.2013-07-02A seated figure with long dark hair, a crown-like headpiece, rudraksha beads and a rust-coloured wrap faces a man in a white short-sleeved shirt who gestures with both open hands in conversation. Behind them is a colourful deity murti or decorated backdrop with yellow, red and blue garlands and fabric. A man in white dhoti with a white tilak and rudraksha mala sits in the middle, and another man in a white shirt with a red shawl sits at the right edge. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse.2013-07-13A photo of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hair, a white vibhuti mark on the forehead, and a thick gold-and-beaded necklace, holding a sheet of paper and reading from it. Behind him is a backdrop of vivid garlands in red, yellow, green and purple, with gold ornaments. Facing him, a man in a white kurta kneels and raises both hands in front of his face in a gesture of reverence while listening. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of Swamiji (probable), with saffron clothing, long hair and gold necklace, and is presented as the person being honoured or addressing devotees.2013-07-02A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulder and a thick gold-and-beaded necklace, sits on a red cushioned seat and smiles as a young man in a white shirt raises his hand toward him in a gesture of greeting or blessing. Behind them stands a decorated deity murti garlanded with bright red, green, purple, yellow and white flowers, with gold ornaments. A man in white dhoti with a long braid and white forehead markings sits in the background. A round fan and white walls frame the indoor setting. Appearance-based a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron cloth, and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in the role of teacher.2013-07-02