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A seated man in an orange robe and orange turban sits centrally on a white cushioned seat with a rudraksha mala around his neck, smiling and holding a young girl in pink on his lap. Flanking him are two gilded female statues in arched niches against teal and gold drapes. A man in a checked shirt and grey trousers kneels at left, and a woman in a red and white sari kneels at right, both seated on a blue mat with white patterns. The scene is an informal satsang-style sitting with devotees.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a swept-back hairstyle and a white tilak on his forehead sits on a red-and-gold throne draped in silver-patterned fabric, reaching down to touch the head of a small girl in a pink dress who kneels before him with a rudraksha mala hanging from her neck. Behind him, a man in orange robes with a ceremonial necklace and a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stand near marigold garlands. A man in white and a bald head appear in the lower foreground. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by his saffron robes, swept-back hair, rudraksha-adorned presence and throne seat, in a blessing gesture with the child.2009-09-11A seated man in a saffron-orange robe over a red top, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, smiles while holding the hand of a small boy in a green-grey jacket. He sits on a cream and gold-patterned cushioned seat with red bolsters, in front of a wall of yellow marigold garlands. A woman in a white top with a rudraksha mala stands behind, and a woman in a pink sari leans in at right. An older man in white kurta stands at left, and another woman in yellow is partly visible at right edge. Photo of a meditation or satsang gathering.2009-09-11December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a child in a yellow frilly dress being attended in a decorated room with a gold-carved throne-like seat behind. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a multi-coloured garland of red, yellow and purple flowers, leans forward to tie a thread on the child's wrist. Standing beside them, a bespectacled man in an orange robe with a saffron-red shawl and a gold pendant necklace watches and holds the child's arm. On the left, a woman in a white sari with gold border and a black beaded necklace smiles and holds a white cloth. Green foliage and orange and pink flowers decorate the background. Visible appearance cues for the seated figure include long hair, orange clothing and a floral garland, consistent with a Swamiji (probable) presence; the page places him at the event, but the identification is appearance-based.2009-12-24A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate cream throne with a dark carved back, smiling as he reaches toward a young girl in a red patterned skirt and yellow blouse who stands before him. A woman in a white sari with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala stands behind the girl, holding a tray. Another woman in a white sari with a mala stands at the right edge, and a partial figure in white stands at the far left. A potted plant and a beaded curtain are in the background, with a patterned rug on the floor. a person is the seated man in orange, seen by his orange turban, saffron robes and throne seating.2010-07-07December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a darshan moment at a gilded golden throne with red cushions. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, rudraksha mala and a brown-and-beige shawl, sits on the red throne and reaches out to touch an offering of fruit and money on a wooden stand. He matches the page's Swamiji cue of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so this is a probable in-person presence. Beside him, a smiling man in white dhoti and kurta with a rudraksha mala bends forward, and a small girl in a maroon velvet dress and white skirt reaches toward the offering. A woman in blue sari and gold jewellery stands behind, and a man in white robes is partly visible at the top. A painted forest backdrop of trees fills the background.2010-09-16A photograph at an evening darshan where a man in an orange turban and sleeveless orange top with long dark hair leans forward and reaches out his hand toward a small toddler in a beige dress held by a man in glasses and a white shirt. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, orange turban and orange robe match the page's identification, and he is the central figure receiving devotees. Around them, older men in white shirts and a man in a light blue shirt watch closely, a woman in white with orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands at left, and a tray with coloured gifts and a red box sits at lower right. Orange hangings and a few onlookers fill the background.2010-02-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a draped orange shawl, with long hair tied back, rudraksha mala beads around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead, smiles while extending his hand toward a young girl in a grey top with a beaded necklace who holds out her palms. A man in white and a woman in the background watch. Behind them stand gold-coloured deity figures, a gold swan-shaped ornament, and garlands of yellow and pink flowers.2011-12-01A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a decorated room with gold-embossed panels and floral garlands in red, pink and white. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears saffron-orange robes, a layered garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, and a white flower garland, with rose petals scattered around. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers bends forward, holding the hand of a young boy in a colourful floral shirt and jeans who is offering something at the seated figure's feet. A standing man in orange robes with a gold chain and a shaved head watches, and a person in white traditional dress stands at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron robes and ornate garland match the qualifying cues, and the page attributes the event to him.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate cream throne with carved black wooden backrest, wearing an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala. The figure, with long dark hair, holds a sheet of white paper in one hand while the other rests on the head of a kneeling young girl in a white top with hands pressed together in namaskar. To the left, a man in a blue checked shirt stands with an arm around the shoulder area of another person partly visible at the edge. On the right, a tray of fruit and offerings sits on a red cloth. The background is a dark blue curtain.2010-08-02 +1 copies