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A photograph of a ceremonial darshan in a white-walled hall with gold-finished furniture. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne with a leopard-print cloth, extending both hands in blessing toward a man in a white shirt who bends forward with palms joined. A barefoot child in white trousers and an orange top stands on a red-cushioned platform between them. Behind them, several men in light green kurta, beige kurta and blue striped shirt stand observing; one wears a white dhoti with a gold necklace. a person is described by the saffron turban, robes and rudraksha mala. The seated figure is an appearance-based candidate, so the a person field is unsure.

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A figure with long dark hair, an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, rudraksha beads and a heavy gold necklace sits on a leopard-print seat before a gilded throne canopy with red-and-green tassels. Hands rest on the head of a bending man in white, who wears a camera on a strap. Standing around them are men in pink, white and light-blue shirts, one with a red wrist thread. Petals lie on the seat. The figure's appearance matches a person, seated on a gold throne as the one being honoured, and the photo shows a blessing of a devotee.2016-05-01A photograph of an indoor ceremonial moment. A figure in an orange-saffron turban and long rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with ornate gold pendants sits on a gold-trimmed seat, smiling and placing a hand on the head of an older man in white who bows forward. Behind them, several men stand watching: one in white with an orange lanyard, another in orange robes, and others in white shirts. A gold ornamental canopy and a small figure are at left, with a pink flower petal visible. Background white draping.2016-05-01May 02 20162016-05-02A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl with long swept-back dark hair and rudraksha malas hangs over the chest sits on a leopard-print cushion before an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads. A man in a white shirt stands at right with hands extended, and a person in orange lies prostrate at lower left on a gold-trimmed yellow cloth. a person is seated on the throne receiving devotion.2016-04-27A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a wrapped orange turban and a large brown rudraksha mala, on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne. A devotee in a white dhoti with an orange shawl bows forward and touches the seated figure's outstretched hand. Behind them a standing attendant in white clothes wears a gold necklace, and gold ornamental finials stand on the right.2016-04-30A photograph inside a decorated hall with white walls, a red carpet and gold-finished furniture. A man with long dark hair, an orange saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and bare upper body sits on a throne-like chair with a leopard-print cushion; the a person candidate is seated and receiving a visitor. A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti bows deeply and touches the seated man's feet. A man in a turquoise kurta stands behind with his hands folded, and a priest in white with a gold chain stands at the left. Golden bull and lion-form armrests and gold finials decorate the scene.2016-04-30May 01 20162016-05-01A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange robe, with a long dark braid over the shoulder and a wooden rudraksha-style mala at the neck, extending a hand to bless a man who bows low with his head bent, wearing an orange shawl. Behind them stand several onlookers, including a man in a beige kurta, men in blue shirts, and a man in white on the right who holds a phone. A golden canopy-shaped ornament sits to the left, with a leopard-print cloth on the seat. The white tent-like backdrop and standing crowd suggest a darshan-style reception.2016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02April 30 20162016-04-30A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban, with a rudraksha mala draped across his chest, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a large golden halo-like backrest. He is smiling and raising his hands in greeting. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: orange turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, seated on a gold throne). In front of him a man in a pink shirt and dark trousers bows low with his head bent near the throne's base, and a man in a green shirt leans in beside the throne. To the left a man in white kurta stands near a framed ornate gold-and-colour religious painting and a golden lion-shaped figure.2016-04-27Photograph of an indoor ceremonial setting with gold-trimmed thrones and a leopard-print cushioned seat. A man in an orange turban, orange garment and a thick rudraksha mala sits on the left, smiling, with long dark hair, and his hand is extended to a devotee. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch his feet or offer reverence, a red-and-gold object visible in his hands. Behind them, a man in a teal shirt and another in a white shirt sit watching, and a standing attendant in white clothing stands at the back beside the gold canopy. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated with rudraksha mala and orange turban and robes, shown in person.2016-04-30