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A smiling man in saffron-orange robes with a bare shoulder stands at left, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha mala and heavy gold necklace, a white forehead band with red bindi, and gold earrings, while clasping the hands of a seated devotee in a grey shawl who bows with a yellow tilak on the forehead. Three other saffron-clad men stand behind: one in an orange turban-style cap and shawl with hands folded, one in orange-red with a rudraksha mala gesturing, and one in an orange cap holding a small white box. A small table holds printed cards and a brass lamp in a plain room with lavender walls.

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February 07 20132013-02-07A photograph of a smiling man with short dark hair and a white vertical forehead mark with a red bindi, wearing a rust-orange unstitched robe, a dense multi-strand rudraksha mala and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces, arms extended outward in a welcoming gesture. In the foreground a bearded man in an orange shawl and red inner garment bends forward to touch or kiss the standing man's hand. Behind them a man in an orange shawl and red headcloth stands, and at right another man in orange robes with rudraksha beads looks on. The setting is a plain pale room with white upholstered furniture and a small table with printed papers in the lower right. Appearance-based candidate: a person, the standing man in rust-orange robes with gold necklaces, rudraksha mala and white forehead mark, receiving a devotee's gesture of respect.2013-02-07A smiling man with a white tilak and red bindi, wearing a red shawl over a brown garment and gold earrings, rests his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in an orange shawl. Behind them stand three men in orange: one with long hair and a rudraksha mala, one bearded with a red tilak, and one in a beige knit cap. The walls are pale lavender and a cream sofa edge is visible at lower left. The kneeling devotee is bowing in reverence.2013-02-08A photograph of an indoor room with pale walls and a wooden cabinet. A figure seen from behind on the left wears an orange dhoti and shawl, a gold and red bead necklace, and a dark bun, and clasps hands with a man in orange. Two men in orange and saffron robes with orange head coverings stand behind, one with hands folded. The man on the right in an orange robe and orange cap holds a dark-covered book and leans in. A low table holds small brass bowls, a cup, and printed booklets.2013-02-07A photograph in a plain room with pale walls and a beige sofa covered in a light cloth. A woman in an orange wrap with gold-toned waist band and a small gold necklace, hair in a low bun, leans forward with palms pressed together in greeting toward a man in an orange turban, orange robe and white shawl with dark stripes, who smiles and holds a yellow printed booklet. Beside him stands a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe wearing a coral-and-black bead mala. At the right edge a bearded man in orange holds a wooden staff. Red flowers lie at the lower left on the floor.2013-02-07A photograph of three men in a plain room with a pale lavender wall and a beige sofa. On the left, a smiling man with long swept-back hair, a red bindi, gold earrings, a gold necklace and a dark rudraksha mala stands bare-shouldered in an orange-brown cloth with a gold-bordered waist wrap and a gold ring, his hands raised in a greeting gesture. Behind him, a man in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban holds a rudraksha mala and smiles. On the right, an older man in an orange turban and a white shawl with a printed border bends forward in respect toward the left figure. A small red-wrapped gift sits at lower left.2013-02-07July 13 20092009-07-13February 08 20132013-02-08Indoor photo of a seated man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, smiling with a marigold garland, being greeted with hands clasped. A taller man on the right with long dark hair, a full beard, an orange shawl over orange clothing and a wristwatch leans in and holds his hands. Around them stand other devotees in orange and peach robes, one in a grey top with a pearl necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and an older bearded man in a peach jacket and orange scarf. Warm orange light, a red-orange cloth backdrop, and a camera visible at the right edge.2013-02-12 +2 copiesIndoor photo in a simple room with lilac walls and a red patterned curtain. A man in a saffron dhoti with gold border and a gold necklace, with a tilak on his forehead, smiles as he offers a small plate of food to a seated monk in an orange robe and orange head wrap, who receives it with both hands. Behind them, two more monks in orange sit on a sofa, one smiling and wearing glasses; a table with steel plates of food and small steel containers stands nearby. A partially visible person in orange stands at the left edge.2013-02-09A photograph inside a hall with pink walls and decorative colourful tassel hangings. In the centre, a smiling man with swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron garment with gold borders and a heavy gold-beaded garland; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable), given his saffron clothing, ornate gold necklaces and swept-back hair. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in matching orange robes and gold necklace holds a white tray with gold items and has white markings on his arm. To the left, a man in a black polo shirt with a lanyard presses his palms together, while a man in a white shirt bends forward in front of him. Several other people in white, grey and light blue shirts stand behind, and a projection screen is visible at upper right.2011-02-22February 08 20132013-02-08