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A photograph from a satsang-style ceremony in a ceremonial hall with a red-and-gold backdrop. On the left, a smiling person in an orange-and-gold turban, orange robes with yellow borders, and layered rudraksha malas and gold ornaments sits on a gold throne-like seat. In the centre, a bald priest with a tilak and rudraksha mala, wearing orange robes and gold pendant, sits cross-legged with hands folded. A tall brass lamp stands nearby. On the right, a man in a white shirt and glasses kneels on a red patterned rug, extending both hands to receive a small red fruit from the seated person. A partially visible attendant in white stands at the top right.

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A seated man in a red turban, gold-striped saffron-red robes and rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne, smiling and reaching forward. Beside him, a bald man with an orange forehead band and glasses wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. A man in an orange turban and grey shirt kneels and offers a fruit. Brass oil lamps and a gold-edged red backdrop stand behind them, and a woman in white stands at the right edge.2015-10-08October 11 20152015-10-11A seated man in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe, multi-strand bead necklaces and a ceremonial gold necklace sits on a golden throne and extends his hands to receive fruit from an elderly man in a white shirt who kneels on a red patterned rug. The seated figure's appearance and swept-back hair, turban, saffron clothing and ornate beads are consistent with Swamiji (probable), receiving the offering as the recipient. Behind him, a bald priest with yellow markings on his forehead and arms, wearing a saffron robe and a gold necklace, kneels beside a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a man in a striped shirt stands in the background near brass oil lamps and a golden canopy structure.2015-10-10A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange-red robes with a yellow border and a long beaded mala with gold accents sits on a golden throne, extending his hand to receive an offering from a bowing man in a white shirt and white trousers. The offered item is a small orange-yellow object held in the man's cupped hands. Behind them stand a large ornate golden throne with carved gold panels, a golden pillar, a golden lamp stand, and a dark red drape. Another seated person in orange and yellow robes and a gold necklace sits to the right, with a golden table in the background.2015-10-10October 15 20152015-10-15October 11 20152015-10-11October 10 20152015-10-10October 10 20152015-10-10A photograph of a seated figure on a gold ornate throne wearing an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robes with gold borders, layered rudraksha and beaded malas, and gold armbands. The figure smiles and extends a hand toward a young man in a navy t-shirt kneeling on a red patterned carpet who holds a single orange-yellow fruit in both hands. A second seated man in saffron robes and a white beaded mala sits behind on the carpet, hands folded in his lap. A woman in white with a brown-beaded mala stands at the top right. Brass oil lamps and a gold-trimmed red backdrop frame the scene, with a tray of red apples in the foreground.2015-10-11A seated figure on an ornate golden throne wears an orange-red turban with a small white ornament, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and an orange-red and gold garment; he extends his hand toward a kneeling man in a red t-shirt, who holds up apples in both hands. Beside them, a bald man with orange vibhuti marks on his forehead wears a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, gold armlets and a saffron cloth, seated on a patterned red carpet. Brass oil lamps and a tall brass lamp stand stand in the background, with two people in white clothing standing behind them. Fresh red apples are placed on a tray in the foreground.2015-10-10October 08 20152015-10-08Indoor satsang scene with a seated man in a red-orange turban and gold-bead necklaces, bare-armed in a saffron-and-gold garment, sitting on a gold throne-like seat with a red cushion. Beside him a bald man with a yellow-orange vertical tilak on his forehead, wire-rimmed glasses, a rudraksha mala and a saffron-and-gold dhoti sits with hands clasped. Behind them stand two women, one in white with a red-bordered sari and beaded necklace, the other in a blue floral kurta with a red shawl. A kneeling man in a white shirt holds a small red object in his hands. Brass oil lamps with swan-shaped tops stand in the background against a red drape. Appearance-based candidate for a person: the turbaned figure with gold necklaces and the saffron-and-gold attire; the seated bald man is a priest-like devotee; set a person to unsure.2015-10-12