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A photograph of an indoor event before deep maroon velvet drapes. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing and a beaded orange garland sits on an orange leather armchair with a white tilak on his forehead, reaching toward a red box held by a shaved-headed monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala. A woman in a white sari with a lavender blouse and gold bangles holds a red apple over the box, while a man in white with a red tilak stands behind. Cues: long swept hair, saffron clothing and beaded garland match a person, seated in the chair as the honoured figure; he is the seated central figure in the photo. Count of physical people visible: four.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, an orange saffron garment with gold border, and a long pink-and-white flower garland, smiling and extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white striped shirt and white dhoti who offers a red apple-like fruit on a cupped palm. Behind them, several women stand in white and red saris, one wearing a dark rudraksha-style mala and another a red sari with gold bangles, and a young woman in white salwar with a rudraksha mala. Ornate gold-toned carved panels form the background. The seated figure has presentation cues consistent with Swamiji (probable), appearing in saffron and ornate clothing with a turban and garland.2015-08-02May 14 20132013-05-14A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and rudraksha mala, reclining slightly in a brown leather armchair on a stage with gold-coloured ornate panels and a red curtain. He extends his right arm toward a woman in a white saree with a red-brown shawl and a name badge, who smiles and holds a small orange offering in her palms. Behind them a woman in orange-red robes with a rudraksha mala holds a steel vessel, and a bald man in orange-yellow cloth stands at the right. A steel plate sits at the lower left and a water bottle at the lower right of the frame. a person: the seated man has a swept-back hairstyle, an orange shawl and rudraksha beads, and is on a throne-like chair receiving an offering.2014-09-20A seated, smiling figure in a rust-red wrap with a white and multicolour flower garland and a leopard-print cloth at the waist receives offerings from a kneeling man in a white striped shirt with a blue lanyard, who holds bananas. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari and rudraksha mala stands with hands extended, and a woman in a pink and white kurta holds her palms together in namaskar, with a woman in a purple sari beside her. The setting is a plain room with red cushions and a deep red curtain. The seated figure shows long swept-back hair and a gold earring with a rudraksha bracelet, matching the a person presentation cues, while the kneeling man is a devotee.2014-04-27A photograph at an indoor satsang setting. A smiling man on the left sits on a plush maroon-cushioned seat, wearing saffron-orange robes, rudraksha beads, and a white vibhuti marking on his forehead with a red bindi; his long dark hair is swept back, and he holds out his hand toward a devotee. Across from him a younger man in a white kurta with an orange shawl kneels and offers a gold-coloured card or envelope. A golden lion-head ornament sits beside them and white flowers decorate the seat. Behind them, several devotees in orange shawls and white outfits stand in a room with cream walls. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page, but the image alone is not conclusive.2012-12-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and marigold garlands. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, a long dark-haired style, rudraksha mala beads and a gold chain, with hands pressed together in greeting and a smiling expression. Before him, a man in a maroon-pink shirt and white dhoti bows deeply, touching his forehead to a red wrapped gift box. Behind them is a backdrop portrait of a deity in red and gold with a crown and garlands. On the right, a woman in a pink floral sari stands. Identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the seated figure is described by role only. Visible people: three.2008-10-08A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long orange shawl, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a gold ceremonial garland, hair swept back, raising a hand in blessing on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a silver tray with fruit and flowers toward him, while a woman in a green-bordered white sari with a beaded mala stands behind. Another man in white stands at left, and a gold ceremonial staff stands beside the throne. A partially visible person in white sits at lower right. The setting is a hall with a dark blue curtain and a gold-framed deity relief on the back of the throne.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a home visit in a plain white room with a wooden bench and cushions behind. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless garment with a white tilak on his forehead and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a white sheet and reaches out to hand a red apple to a woman kneeling at right in a white sari with a brown border. Another woman in a white sari with gold border sits smiling in the middle, and a partly visible man stands at the top right edge. A wooden tray in the foreground holds apples, peaches, sweets, and small packets. The man has distinctive long swept hair, orange robes and a garland, so this is a probable appearance-based candidate for a person seated in person.2010-02-17A photograph of an indoor darshan scene before a deep red velvet curtain. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair tied back and a bare upper body, wearing an orange shawl, sits on a white upholstered chair with a red cushion and receives a woman in a pink and purple patterned sari who bends forward with a long braid. An elderly man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands at left, clasping his hands. Behind them a bald man in white with an orange shawl and a red forehead mark stands, and a man in an orange robe stands at the back. a person seated on the chair, showing distinctive long swept-back hair, orange ornate clothing and rudraksha mala cues, receiving the devotee's darshan.2010-07-21October 20 20132013-10-20A photograph of a darshan moment in a plain room with pale green walls and yellow striped curtains. A seated man in saffron robes and a red and white flower garland receives a tray from an older woman in a maroon sari with gold bangles. Beside her a younger woman in a white and yellow-bordered sari holds an offering. A man in white dhoti stands at left, and a second saffron-robed attendant stands at right. A wooden table holds a box with compartments, apples and a small brass item. a person: the seated man has long dark hair, a tilak, a red and white garland and saffron robes, and the page identifies the event as involving a person; appearance cues are consistent but the seat is not a throne.2010-01-19A seated man in orange saffron robes wears a long dark rudraksha mala that hangs to his waist, his head bowed and his hands resting on a white cushion. Beside him a kneeling devotee in an orange head-covering and orange wrap offers a red fruit, while an older woman in white stands at the right edge. The background is a deep maroon curtain and a white cushioned seat with a small ornate tray. The seated man has long, swept-back dark hair and distinctive saffron and rudraksha attire, which is a person candidate in an in-person setting, though the image is not sufficiently clear to be certain.2010-07-27