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Photograph of a stage event with a large ornate golden throne-like seat with lotus-petal carving on the left. Five men stand on a red carpet. The central figure wears long hair swept back, an orange-saffron dhoti with gold borders and a saffron shawl, and a long strand of ceremonial gold and beaded necklaces; he has a distinctive appearance and cues consistent with Swamiji (probable). Beside him in a grey shirt and dark trousers stands a man with hands clasped. To the right, an older man with a white moustache wears a white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl, and another man in white shirt and dhoti stands beside him. At far right, a man in orange robes and orange shawl stands with a tilak. Orange-clad attendants and ornate lamps and a canopy appear in the background.

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December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a red carpet beside a large gold-carved throne. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap with gold trim and a gold necklace, reaches out a hand to greet men in white dhotis and white shirts. Several men wear orange shawls, and some carry rudraksha-style beads. a person appears in the saffron-and-gold attire with long hair, greeting devotees with outstretched hands, while other attendees are in orange robes and white ritual clothing. Red carpet, draped ceiling and orange clothing dominate the scene.2010-12-29A photograph of a standing group on a red carpet under a tent canopy in front of a golden ornate throne. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a large ornate gold-and-bead necklace, and smiles. The figure has distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing, a probable Swamiji (probable) candidate standing in the group. Around him, men in orange saffron robes and white dhotis with red or orange shawls stand; one in white shirt and dark trousers stands near the throne; a man in white with a black belt pouch stands at left beside a wooden podium; an older man in white with a red shawl stands at right. Many people are visible, several with shaved or bald heads, and a dark backdrop holds brass lamps and decorations.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A photograph of a gathering on a red carpet under a tent, with a gilded throne-like seat visible at left. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a gold ceremonial necklace and a saffron-orange robe stands smiling, gesturing with an open hand while speaking to others. He is. Around him, several men in orange robes and saffron shawls, two in white ritual dress with rudraksha malas, and a man in a blue shirt and white dhoti listen and talk. Some are barefoot, and a few hold rolled papers or a folded cloth.2010-12-29December 31 20062006-12-31Outdoor stage on a red carpet under a decorated golden canopy with draped white and silver fabric. A man in an orange saffron robe with a matching orange turban and rudraksha malas sits in a red chair, hands resting, with a long dark hair; the figure has distinctive saffron and mala cues, so Swamiji (probable) seated at the event. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti sits in a red chair with bare feet. Standing behind, a young attendant in an orange shawl and white kurta wears a rudraksha mala, another young man in white with an orange shawl stands, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right. Two men in white shirts stand at left. Gold pillars, a green-draped table with a figure, and a backdrop with red and white stripes complete the scene.2006-12-31A photo of a smiling man in a saffron-red robe with a red turban and a long gold-beaded mala necklace, standing in front of an ornate golden throne-like structure with a golden canopy and red drapes. He raises one hand with a gesture while standing among six men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing ID badges, one in a yellow-orange dhoti on the right, and a bald man in orange at the far right edge. The scene looks like a formal ashram or event gathering. The central figure's appearance (long-ish hair obscured by turban, saffron robe, ornate gold garland) is consistent with a person but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-08-09A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold and red throne on a patterned carpet, raising one hand in blessing against a black draped backdrop. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and a rudraksha mala is visible. Five men in white shirts stand around the throne, with dark trousers and bare feet; several wear rudraksha malas and one wears a gold bracelet. A man at far left in white dhoti and peach shawl stands with palms joined. A small purple and white logo appears in the upper left corner. a person with rudraksha mala and saffron robe seated on the throne, presented as the central figure.2010-09-05November 21 20102010-11-21