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A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white tent with a red carpet. Several young men in orange and saffron dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and orange headwraps attend the scene, one carrying a silver tray with an offering and another holding a silver case. A seated elder in orange robes and a gold-and-white garland sits in a white chair, and a man in saffron robes with a turban sits beside him, another in saffron and maroon. Behind them is an ornate golden throne with a canopy and a large floral garland, flanked by carved golden pillars and a gilded arch depicting figures. A white-shirted man stands among them. Several people wear rudraksha beads and saffron attire.

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Outdoor stage event under a white tent with a red-draped platform and an ornate golden shrine-like backdrop. A central figure in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the right holding a garland, flanked by seated saffron-robed sannyasis and a man in a red-and-gold turban. A large floral garland decorates an ornate throne-like seat at centre, and a brass oil lamp stands at the lower left. Several seated monks in orange and red attire listen attentively, with a man in white at the back. a person cues are the swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron robe of the standing figure, who appears to be presenting or receiving honour.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A stage event under a white canopy with a red-draped platform and a brass ceremonial throne arch with a golden umbrella. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a bare upper body, long swept-back dark hair and a red-tinged shawl sits centrally, and a standing man in a rust-red dhoti with a striped shawl and a multicoloured garland offers a small book or envelope toward him. Several seated men in saffron-orange robes and orange turbans flank the stage, and an ornate flower-garlanded deity murti sits on a seat at the left, with a brass oil lamp in the foreground. The chairs and rows of seated devotees suggest a discourse setting.2015-01-13A ceremonial stage under a white tent canopy with a red carpeted platform. A man in a white kurta and white dhoti stands at left, handing an orange cloth to a standing figure in white robes with a white headwrap, while a red-robed attendant with a gold-bordered dhoti bends forward to touch the feet of a seated monk in saffron-orange robes. Two other saffron-robed seated figures sit nearby, one with a red turban and one with a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind them stands an ornate golden throne with a gilded canopy and garlands of flowers. Several red-and-gold robed attendants stand around the platform, one holding a camera.2015-01-13A stage event under a white tent with a red velvet-draped platform and a small brass lamp at the front edge. A figure with long dark hair, a red-orange turban, rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland stands centre-stage in brown-red robes, receiving a folded cloth or gift from a man in orange robes who bends forward to hand it over. At right, a man in a brown and yellow robe holds a small booklet. Seated behind on a red-cushioned platform are several elderly men in orange and saffron robes, some holding books, and a seated figure in orange at left. Behind them a gilded ornate canopy frames a golden throne decorated with a large multicoloured flower garland, and a young man in white stands at left. Some visible figures appear to be wearing a person style of dress with long swept hair and saffron clothing; the central figure receiving the gift is the most distinctive candidate.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A stage event under a white tent with a red-draped platform. A throne with a golden arched canopy and a garland of colourful flowers sits at the back, and a brass oil lamp stands at lower left. Two standing figures in maroon and gold-striped robes with red-and-gold turbans hold open books; the central one wears a multicoloured flower garland and bangles. Seated on the stage are several men in saffron-orange robes and orange turbans, some reading books and one with a long white beard and rudraksha-like beads, appearing to recite or listen. A portion of the scene is a photograph of satsang recitation.2015-01-13Stage under a white tent with a red velvet-draped platform at a satsang event. A standing man in saffron robes and a saffron shawl holds a small book, facing seated saffron-robed monks and priests on a red-cushioned bench and chairs. Right of centre, a man in a maroon robe and maroon turban stands with a microphone and papers. Behind them, a gilded throne and gilded arch are decorated with red and white flower garlands, and a deity murti adorned with garlands sits at the far left. Brass lamps stand on the lower stage. Several orange-clad attendees are seated along the sides. The a person candidate is a standing man in saffron robes and shawl, shown with cues including a rudraksha-style neck garland and ornate ceremonial presence, though his face is not clear enough to confirm identity.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of an outdoor stage under a white tent with a red velvet-draped platform and two brass oil lamps in the foreground. On the left, a seated elder in saffron robes sits beside an ornate golden throne with a floral garland. Center stage, a man in a saffron robe hands a small book or object to an older man in orange with a garland, who holds it with both hands. To the right, a man in a red turban and garlands stands with hands joined, and another man in an orange-red turban holds a red-covered book. Several other saffron-clad men are seated on the right and in the background, and a golden temple-style arch decorates the backdrop.2015-01-13