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Outdoor photo in a high mountain valley beside a fast-flowing glacial river with barren rocky slopes behind. A man in an orange padded jacket and dark knitted cap sits on a low ornate golden-wood throne with a carved backrest, a long silver ceremonial staff upright beside him. Around him a seated group of about twenty devotees in blue and white winter jackets, orange shawls and woollen hats sit on the ground, several with hands joined in anjali or holding small brass offering plates. A cameraman in an orange jacket and white cap films from the right. Tripod and bags are at the edges.

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Outdoor satsang on a riverbank in a high mountain valley with rocky slopes behind. A figure in an orange jacket, grey knitted cap and dark glasses sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat with ornate carved armrests, a ceremonial staff with a decorative top beside him, facing a seated group. About fifteen to twenty people in blue, grey and red down jackets and woollen caps sit on the grass with hands joined in namaste, listening. A man in an orange jacket with a camera on a tripod films the gathering from the right. Metal bowls and a small plate with orange offerings lie in the foreground, and a fast-flowing glacial river runs behind the group.2012-08-08August 08 20122012-08-08Outdoor satsang on a riverbank in high mountains with rocky slopes and a glacial river behind. A figure in an orange-and-grey padded jacket and grey knit cap sits cross-legged on a gilded throne with a tiger-striped cloth, beside a silver trident and a small brass pot. Around him sit about twenty devotees on a red rug and on the grass, many in warm blue and black jackets, orange scarves, and knit hats, some holding folded hands. Prayer flags with yellow and red strips stand at left. a person appears as the seated figure, presented as the teacher on the throne.2012-08-08A figure in orange robes, an orange knit cap and dark sunglasses sits cross-legged on a leopard-print cushion at left, speaking beside a silver microphone stand. Before him on a red patterned carpet, a group of about fifteen seated devotees in orange and red shawls and cloths listens on green grass. Behind them rises a steep layered tan rock face under a blue sky with white clouds, and a snow-capped peak appears above the cliff. A small framed placard lies on the carpet.2012-08-08August 08 20122012-08-08Outdoors beside a fast grey river, a figure in an orange and grey padded jacket, grey beanie and sunglasses sits on an ornate gilded throne with a dark patterned cloth draped over it, a gold-coloured ceremonial staff at its side. Around him a group of about fifteen devotees sit on a patterned rug and bare ground in warm jackets, scarves and hats, several in red or orange shawls. Brass and gold plates holding offerings, a lit oil lamp and incense sit on the rug in front of the seated group, and a notebook lies at the lower right. Overall this is a teaching or satsang-style gathering with cold-weather clothing and a river backdrop.2012-08-08Outdoor photo beside a rushing glacial river with rocky banks and green slopes. A man seated on a gold-framed throne-style chair wears an orange-and-grey padded jacket, grey knit cap, sunglasses and orange trousers; a cloth wrap and beaded necklace are visible, and he sits above a tiger-striped cloth. Around him sit about fifteen people in winter jackets, many with hands folded in namaskar or holding small brass cups, several wearing orange head cloths and knit caps. A videographer with a camera stands at the lower right. Silver ritual staff and a small drum are at left. a person is seated as the central figure, presiding over a satsang-style gathering.2012-08-08August 08 20122012-08-08August 09 20122012-08-09Outdoor gathering in a barren, stony highland setting with fluttering red, white, yellow and blue prayer flags strung above. A man in a bright orange padded jacket, grey knit cap and sunglasses sits on an ornate gold-framed seat at the left, with a brass plate and lamp beside him. Around him a group of devotees in warm winter jackets, woollen hats and hoods sits on the ground facing him, including a person in a pink jacket and a person in a green jacket, with backpacks and bags scattered at the edges. The mood is a seated satsang or teaching in the cold mountains. Whether the man in orange is a person is not established by the image alone.2012-08-08Outdoor photograph on a high-altitude grassy valley with rocky hills and a stream, with a line of white SUVs parked along a dirt track at right. A large seated group of devotees in saffron-orange shawls and robes sits on the ground in a satsang-style gathering. At centre, a figure in a saffron-orange turban and robe sits on a small red chair, possibly the teacher, wearing a dhoti-like wrap and ornate clothing, with hands resting in his lap. Nearby a man in a blue padded jacket sits cross-legged on a mat, and stacked stones and a small pile of stones are visible in the foreground. Several people in white and red clothing and hats sit among the group. Roughly 50 people are visible.2011-08-06August 05 20122012-08-05 +1 copies