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Outdoor scene in a dusty courtyard beside a white vehicle and green trees. A man in a red-maroon turban and maroon-and-gold striped dhoti, wearing an orange-yellow marigold garland, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him, a woman in a blue sari with a pink-patterned shawl bows with folded hands, and a young girl in a dark top with a lavender scarf stands beside her. Behind them, a bald priest with yellow tilak wears a saffron shawl, an elderly white-bearded man wears an orange robe, and a shaved-headed man in orange stands further back. A man in a white shirt bends forward at the lower left.

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A photograph of an outdoor courtyard scene near a tree and whitewashed wall. A man in a dark red turban and red-and-gold sash with an orange-and-white flower garland stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. Around him, saffron-robed sadhus with rudraksha malas and a bald man in white shirt and trousers with hands folded watch. A woman in a blue sari bends forward, and a girl in a grey top bows low. Several women in pink, red and striped saris, with red and gold bangles, stand nearby. A white car is parked at the left edge.2015-10-03October 03 20152015-10-03October 03 20152015-10-03October 03 20152015-10-03Outdoor street scene beside a white van and a brick wall with a leafy tree. A central figure in a red-maroon turban, orange-and-gold striped dhoti-style cloth and a marigold garland, with a rudraksha-style bracelet, stands with palms pressed together in an anjali greeting. Ornate clothing and a turban are visible; a probable Swamiji candidate with several cues. To the left a bearded man in orange robes and shawl stands by the van; another bearded man in a pale orange shawl stands center. A bald man in orange wears glasses at right. A woman in a blue sari with head covered and a woman in a pink-and-green sari stand at right, with a woman in a blue-and-white sari in the foreground.2015-10-03Outdoor photo of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, standing on dirt ground with a white wall and palm trees behind. A man in a light blue shirt kneels and touches the feet of a shaved-headed man in white in the foreground. Other saffron-robed men with beaded malas stand nearby, and women in blue saris and white clothes watch on.2011-05-23A photo of a street-side gathering in Varanasi. In the foreground a bald man with orange tilak and rudraksha mala on bare shoulders talks with a man wearing a red-maroon turban, garland of orange and white flowers, and a maroon-and-gold-striped garment, who has his palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them a white-kurta man, an elderly man with white beard in orange cloth, and sannyasis in saffron stand near parked vehicles. On the right an elderly man in a white shawl presses his hands together, while women in yellow-green and pink saris look on.2015-10-03Outdoors on bare ground before a white boundary wall and trees, a long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe with a flower garland and a rudraksha mala stands centre, hands gesturing as they speak. A man in a grey shirt kneels and bows his head to the ground before them. Around them stand a man in a white kurta with rudraksha beads, an older man in a white shirt, a younger man in white, several women in blue saris and patterned cotton saris, and a red car at the right edge. The gathered people watch with hands folded.2011-05-23Outdoor courtyard photo of a ceremonial welcome. A bearded man in the centre wears an orange-red turban, a multi-strand white and orange flower garland, and an orange-red robe, and stands smiling with hands extended. A long-haired devotee in a rust-red robe bows deeply before him, touching his feet. Around them, saffron-clad sadhus and women in red, yellow and green saris stand with palms pressed together, and one woman on the right holds a brass plate. A white ceremonial umbrella hangs above, with banana leaves and garlands strung overhead, and incense smoke rises at the right. a person: the centre figure's orange turban, flower garlands and saffron-toned robe are the cues.2016-12-23Outdoor photograph in a dirt courtyard with a white boundary wall and trees behind. Two figures in saffron-orange robes stand at left: the man on the left has a shaved head, a beaded necklace and gold pendant, and covers his mouth with one hand; the taller man in the centre has long swept-back hair, a garland of red flowers and a rudraksha-style mala, and holds his hands together in a greeting gesture. Beside them stand a man in white kurta, two women in blue saris, and other onlookers in white. In the foreground a man in a grey shirt bends low, prostrating on the ground at the feet of the saffron-robed figures, while a man in a white striped shirt stands at right with his back to the camera.2011-05-23Outdoor street scene in bright daylight with a white car and a leafy tree behind. A bare-chested man in dark maroon dhoti with thick gold-striped borders and heavy gold necklaces and armlets stands at centre, hands together, while a devotee in pale pink robes bends low to touch his feet. Around them, saffron-robed sadhus with white tilak stripes stand, one holding a rudraksha mala, and a bearded man in red kurta wears a white beaded necklace. A ceremonial-looking figure in gold-striped white and orange garments stands at the right beside a stack of colourful bundles.2014-03-13Outdoor photo on a dirt ground beside a white boundary wall with palm trees. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a long swept-back hairstyle, a red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala stands centre, smiling and gesturing with his right hand toward a man bowing deeply, forehead to the ground, in a lavender checked shirt. Around them stand a man in white kurta and white dhoti at left wearing a mala, an older man in white shirt and blue trousers with sunglasses, a young man in white, two women in blue saris and a woman in a patterned dress, plus a girl in pink, and a worker in grey-blue shirt and white head cloth at right. The standing figure in orange matches the a person cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, so the depiction is described as a person.2011-05-23