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A photograph of a white-walled hall where a seated teacher in an orange turban and orange robe sits on a white cushioned sofa, gesturing with one hand toward a group of devotees. Many women and some men sit cross-legged on red and patterned rugs, dressed in white, while others sit on white plastic chairs along the back. A flower arrangement of pink blooms stands at the left, a white table with a small lamp and red candle sits nearby, and grey curtains hang behind them. Several people in white stand near a window at the rear. Faint copyright text overlays the lower right corner.

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A photograph of a seated teacher in an orange robe speaking into a microphone from a low white platform in a bright hall with pale walls and white curtains. He sits barefoot on a cushion, one hand raised mid-gesture, and a bottle of water and a small device rest on the platform. A large standing fan is at the left edge. Rows of seated devotees fill the floor, many women in white and cream clothing with some in yellow, and men in light shirts toward the right. A woman in a white sari with a yellow cloth stands near the doorway at the back. The scene appears to be a satsang or discourse, with a bottle of water placed in the front row.2010-02-22December 31 20082008-12-31A large indoor satsang hall with white tent ceiling and red curtain backdrop. A figure in orange robes sits on a raised white dais at left, one arm extended mid-gesture while speaking. Audience members in white clothing sit on striped rugs in rows, many women with long braids wearing white with orange shawls, and men in white dhotis and shawls. A camera on a tripod films the scene. A framed painting of a saint in orange robes hangs on the right wall, and a potted plant and small flowers sit beside the dais. Coloured woven banners hang from the ceiling poles.A photo of an indoor satsang-style session in a room decorated with marigold garlands and orange drapes. A man in an orange saffron garment with an orange head covering and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne-like chair, gesturing with raised hands toward the audience. Several seated devotees on a red carpet face him with palms pressed together in anjali; women wear saris in green, blue, yellow and pink, and men wear white shirts. A small brass lamp and floral arrangement sit at the lower right, and a microphone stands in the foreground. The man on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate given his saffron clothing, garland and throne seat, but the image is not certain enough to confirm identity.2012-04-01September 17 20062006-09-17A photograph of a seated discourse in a large tented hall with white ceiling fabric and hanging ceiling fans. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a raised blue and white striped mat at the left, behind a wooden lectern with a microphone stand. Rows of seated listeners in white clothes, many wearing white and yellow garments, face him on colourful woven mats and cushions. Painted cylindrical pillars with geometric and animal motifs hang from the ceiling, and a painted deity murti backdrop of a figure with a crown stands at the far end near white chairs. A man in a white outfit with an orange shawl sits in front with papers, and a man in a yellow shawl sits at the bottom right.January 22 20102010-01-22Indoor evening discourse in a hall with white ceiling beams and a tiled wall. On the left, a long-haired figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on a raised white platform with a tiger-striped cushion and a microphone stand, facing the audience. Rows of seated devotees in orange shawls and white clothes sit on a red and black striped mat, with more people standing at the back and some using cameras on tripods. a person (long swept-back hair, orange robe) is giving the discourse as the speaker.2008-07-09A photograph of a seated satsang in a hall with a dark maroon curtain backdrop and an orange velvet armchair on a raised stage. A figure with long dark hair in a patterned top and an orange shawl sits in the armchair, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a small bouquet and a framed picture on a side table. Rows of people in white clothes sit on orange and patterned mats on the floor facing the stage; several have long braided hair and some wear orange-striped garments. A man at the left edge wears an orange shawl and white clothes and takes notes. Ceiling fans, a decorated hanging pillar, and orange chairs are visible.2010-10-31 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20092009-09-14A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an orange-cushioned throne-like chair on a raised orange platform, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a small flower arrangement in a vase on a white pedestal beside him. Behind him hangs a framed painting of a saffron-robed figure seated in meditation beneath a tree, and dark red drapes cover the wall. Audience members sit cross-legged on floor mats facing him, many in white clothing, others in pink, white and colourful saris, with braided hair. A standing fan and a white screen or board stand at the right edge. A printed copyright line appears over the image. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated speaker in orange robes with long, swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, giving a discourse to the seated devotees.A seated teacher in an orange robe with orange shawl sits on an orange upholstered armchair on an orange-carpeted dais, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a small white pedestal holding a vase of pink flowers beside him. Behind him hangs a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange seated under a tree, and deep red drapes cover the wall. Around thirty devotees sit cross-legged on orange mats on the tiled floor, mostly men in white and women in saree and salwar, with braided hair, listening. A white board and a standing fan stand at the right edge. Several people are seated in the foreground with water bottles and papers. The teacher wears a rudraksha mala and his long dark hair falls to his shoulders, matching the portrait's appearance; this is a probable Swamiji. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse.