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A seated man in an orange robe with long dark hair sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an orange-draped chair, wearing garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a purple-and-white garland. Around him, devotees kneel and perform aarti with oil lamps and a silver thali. A man in white kurta on the left holds a lamp, a woman in white sari with red blouse on the right holds a lamp, and others sit nearby. A brass oil lamp stands on the left, and a tray of red apples sits on a table with an orange cloth, beside orange lilies and flowers. The scene is a satsang or puja in a plain room with a grey cabinet on the right.

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A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a draped orange shawl, seated on an orange-draped chair, hands pressed together in anjali and eyes closed, a garland of yellow and orange flowers and a purple cord around the neck. In front, a man in white kurta holds a silver tray of puja items and offers a plate, while a woman in a white sari and another in pink sit cross-legged facing him, and a man in a white and yellow shirt sits at the right edge. Behind, a tray of red apples on an orange-draped table, a brass oil lamp, and orange lilies stand in a plain cream room beside a dark green cabinet, with a camera operator's equipment at the left edge. a person: the figure in saffron robes, long swept-back hair and garland is seated on a throne-like chair receiving devotees' offerings.2010-01-26A seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on an orange-draped chair with hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing a garland of yellow and white flowers. Devotees sit on the floor around him: a man in white kurta hands a silver tray to him, a woman in cream sari with yellow border sits nearby, and others in white and yellow saris and striped shirts fold their hands. A brass oil lamp with a flower stands at left, a tray of red fruit sits on an orange-draped table, and orange flowers decorate the right. The cream wall and green cabinet frame the scene.2010-01-26January 26 20102010-01-26January 26 20102010-01-26A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a room with pale green walls and yellow-and-white striped curtains. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless robe and a dark bead necklace, sits with palms pressed together on a large round-backed orange-red armchair. Below him, several women in white saris with yellow borders and a man in white clothes sit on the floor holding oil lamps, flower trays and offerings. A woman in orange clothing kneels at the right with hands folded. Wooden boxes holding flower petals and fruit sit on either side of the chair, and a silver tray of flowers rests at his feet.2010-01-24A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a flower garland sits on a cushioned chair, palms pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. Around him, devotees in white and yellow sit on the floor; a man in white kurta with a mala and a woman in yellow sari offer flowers and a silver plate of petals. Behind, a small wooden table holds apples, flowers and a brass oil lamp, and orange flowers stand at the right. Probable Swamiji is shown with saffron robes, a flower garland and swept-back hair, seated and receiving devotees in a simple room.2010-01-26A photograph of a pada pooja ritual in an indoor room with white walls. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange robe and a heavy garland of pink roses and yellow flowers, hands pressed together in namaste. Around the throne, several devotees in white shirts and white dhotis hold lit oil lamps and silver plates of offerings. A woman in a white sari with an orange border sits at left holding a lamp, and a younger woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl stands at right with palms joined. A small wooden table holds fruit at upper left.2010-01-10A photograph of a pada pooja ritual in an indoor room with white walls and a wall sconce. A seated figure in an orange robe and orange shawl, with long hair, a red tilak on the forehead and a garland of pink flowers, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in prayer and eyes closed. Devotees in white shirts and white dhotis, some in yellow shawls, kneel around the throne holding aarti oil lamps and brass plates with flowers and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl stands at right with hands folded. Through an open doorway at left, palm trees are visible outside. This appears to be a person seated on the throne, with devotees performing padapuja and aarti.2010-01-10Indoor photo of a seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing a marigold and mixed flower garland, seated on an orange cloth before a low table holding a brass plate and a box of apples. Around him, a small group of devotees sits on the floor with folded hands: a man in white kurta at left, a woman in pink and white, a young man in white, a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari, and a man in a white shirt at right. A man in an orange robe sits at the far right edge. Green metal cabinets and a whiteboard stand against the wall behind, with a brass lamp and metal thalis in the foreground. The visible robed figure with distinctive long hair, garland and orange clothing is a probable Swamiji candidate.2010-01-26A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with dark rudraksha-style beads sits on a large rust-red throne-like chair with hands pressed together in prayer, eyes closed. His shoulder-length dark hair is loose. In front of him at his feet is a brass tray of flowers, fruit and lit oil lamps. Around him sit devotees in white and yellow: a woman in white with a name badge lights a lamp, a woman in orange and a young woman with light hair join palms, and several people sit in the foreground with their backs to the camera. Boxes of fruit and offerings sit on side tables; the room is pale green with yellow striped curtains.2010-01-24January 26 20102010-01-26A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala on a gold-carved, red-cushioned throne-style seat at the top left, looking to the side with hands resting in his lap. Before him on the floor, a group of devotees sits in a semicircle: a woman in orange with long dark hair holds a lit oil lamp, a man in a white dhoti and shirt holds a flaming lamp, a shaven-headed man in white with a gold necklace holds a plate, and others in yellow, green and white saris sit with folded hands. Gold brass plates and lamps are arranged on the floor, and a tray with apples sits on the left. Pink walls, a window and two portable heaters are in the background.2010-09-17