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A photograph of a large indoor hall with pale yellow walls and a balcony crowded with onlookers above. In the foreground a young man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers, with a tilak on his forehead and a gold bracelet, stands clapping and smiling while a crowd sits on the floor around him. Many seated men wear white shirts and white dhotis, some with lanyards, and others wear grey and white t-shirts. Several people clap and raise their hands in enthusiasm. Ceiling fans and fluorescent lights hang overhead, and a barred window with ornate grillwork is visible on the right. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this image.

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A large crowd of mostly men in white ritual clothes fills a hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging decorative banners. Many raise their hands and clap in a joyful, celebratory gesture toward a stage at the back, where a white curtain and a golden ornamental element are visible. Several men wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and lanyards. In the foreground right, a bald man in a yellow-green shirt and white dhoti stands near a man in white with a white shawl, while an older man in a white dhoti and shawl stands at the stair railing on the right. No figure in the image clearly shows the long hair, saffron or ornate clothing and malas needed for a confident appearance-based candidate, so the a person identity remains uncertain.2010-01-01A large hall packed with a crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing lanyards with name badges, several with raised hands and some with palms pressed together. A few men wear yellow, orange and purple cloths. Ceiling fans and fluorescent lights hang above, with red-curtained alcoves along the back wall and a speaker mounted on the right. The crowd appears to be participating in a convention session, possibly chanting or responding together. No individual is identifiable as a presenter in view.2009-02-28A large crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts fills a yellow-walled hall, many wearing rudraksha malas and name badges on lanyards. In the foreground two men in white face each other, raising clenched fists and laughing, while others cheer with arms raised. On the right, a tall man in white holds his hands up in celebration. A banner with Tamil script hangs on the wall near a speaker, and a green mat covers the floor. The mood is joyful and celebratory.2012-09-23A large indoor hall packed with devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, some in pastel or colourful shirts, many wearing lanyard badges and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Many stand with raised arms and hands in the air, some pointing upward, while those seated on blue-and-white striped mats and green mats clap and smile. The room has yellow walls, tall windows with grills and a balcony at upper left. No single central figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd; the scene reads as a satsang-style gathering of energetic devotees.2012-09-21December 16 20062006-12-162009-June LBE-GlimpsesLarge indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of men dressed in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing lanyards, raising hands and clapping in celebration. A few men in saffron or yellow garments stand among them, and a man in a green t-shirt stands near the centre-right. A red carpet runs along the foreground and stage lights glow at the lower right. Round ceiling lights and a row of red-framed panels line the back wall. The page indicates a person Spurana convention in Salem, Tamil Nadu, but no clearly identifiable face is visible enough to confirm any individual's identity.2009-02-27September 23 20122012-09-23February 27 20092009-02-27A large crowd of devotees stands on a bright green floor inside a hall with cream walls, a balcony and ceiling fans, at what appears to be an ashram satsang. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, and many wear rudraksha malas around their necks. Several raise their hands and fingers in the air, while others clap and sway, and some have their eyes closed. No central figure in saffron or ornate clothing is clearly identifiable in the frame, so no a person candidate is claimed. The scene is crowded with dozens of visible people in the foreground and background.2012-09-23A large crowd of men in white ordinary clothes sits and stands on striped mats inside a bright hall with yellow walls and colourful fabric hangings. Many are wearing rudraksha malas, some raise hands and smile, and a man in a light blue shirt and glasses in the foreground grins toward the camera. Several people in the back stand and gesture. No single presenter is clearly identifiable, and no one in the frame is shown in clear saffron or ornate attire.2012-05-13A crowded indoor hall with many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing name badges on lanyards, many with arms raised and hands clapping as they move energetically. In the centre, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands among them, partly turned away from the camera. Behind the crowd are red curtains and a white wall. A man in a green camouflage shirt stands at right. The mood is joyful and animated.2013-09-13