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Photograph inside a colourful temple hall. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a saffron head cloth sits on a gilded throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, a rudraksha mala draped at his chest. Two large painted guardian figures with flaming halos, multiple arms, tridents and golden jewellery flank the throne. Devotees sit on the white floor in front of him with hands folded: a woman in a red sari and green border at left, women in orange and blue saris, and a man in a pink shirt at right. Brass oil lamps stand before the throne and a microphone is set up at left.

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A photograph of a temple-like hall with painted guardian figures flanking an open doorway. Two large multi-armed dvarapala guardian figures in green and gold loincloths, one holding a trident, stand on each side. In the centre, a seated figure in orange-and-saffron robes with a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, flanked by hanging string lights and brass oil lamps. Below, a young man in red-orange cloth sits cross-legged at a floor tray with a lamp, a woman in white sits near the throne, and devotees in red and white kneel at the right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and ornate gold necklaces, consistent with a person depiction presented as the teacher on the throne, though the face is small and the appearance is uncertain.2013-01-31Photograph of a satsang or puja inside a temple-style hall with painted pink, green and blue walls and two large red-skinned dvarapala guardian figures holding maces and tridents. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-stripe cloth, hands folded in greeting, with lit oil lamps and hanging brass lamps around the throne. In front, a woman in white with a yellow border and two other devotees sit on the floor, one holding a lamp, while a shaved-headed man in orange robes sits with palms joined.2013-03-02A temple shrine interior with two large painted guardian statues flanking a doorway, each holding a trident-like staff and weapons with many arms, flames rising from their crowns. Brass oil lamps burn beside the throne and hanging lamps decorate the arch. In the foreground a priest in a dark red-brown cloth kneels with joined hands near an offering tray and lit lamps, while women in white and red sit on the floor to the right, and a devotee in white sits near the throne. Pastel blue walls and a polished floor complete the scene.2013-01-31March 07 20132013-03-07January 19 20132013-01-19January 29 20132013-01-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne in a temple hall, wearing a red-and-white flower garland and a gold necklace, with his hands resting on the armrests. Two tall painted guardian figures with multiple arms and gold crowns flank the entrance. Oil lamps stand on both sides of the hall. In the foreground, a woman in orange sits on the floor beside a ritual tray with flowers and offerings, while a woman in a white top and a woman in a magenta sari sit with folded hands, and an older man in white sits at the right with his palms pressed together. Several saffron-clad attendants sit near the throne. a person is the seated central figure, identified by his saffron robes, flower garland, gold ornaments and throne placement.2013-07-02March 20 20132013-03-20A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a colourful temple wall painted with two large guardian deities holding tridents and clubs. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head and white-marked bare torso raises a multi-tiered oil lamp toward the throne, while two women in orange sit with a microphone between them. Oil lamps burn in the foreground, and a small golden stand with flowers sits before the throne. The guardian figures have multiple arms, flaming crowns and orange skin, and the floor is polished white.2013-01-02January 19 20132013-01-19April 06 20132013-04-06 +3 copiesJanuary 31 20132013-01-31