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A photograph of a formal ceremony in a hall. A seated figure on the right wears a striped orange-and-yellow turban, a swept-back hairstyle, a white jasmine garland with red flowers, a pink-magenta dhoti and matching shawl with gold border, and an orange-gold shawl draped over the shoulder, and receives an offering. Two people in traditional dress, a woman in a rust-orange and olive sari and a man in a white kurta, extend a silver tray with red and orange cloth and flowers toward him. Behind them stand a woman in a blue-and-white sari, another woman in a saree, and a young man in a light blue kurta. Behind the seated figure a large banner shows a saffron-robed figure wearing pearl-like necklaces.

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A photograph of a formal ceremony where a man in a cream striped kurta and a woman in an orange and maroon sari hand a silver tray to a seated figure. The seated man wears a bright orange and pink turban, a garland of white jasmine, a pink and gold dhoti, and bare arms with wrist bands; he sits on a red and gold cushion with flowers at his feet. Behind them a large orange and yellow painted backdrop and a smiling woman in glasses sits in the background, while a young man in a light green kurta stands at the left edge. The seated figure's appearance does not clearly establish who he is, so he is described by role only.2011-11-27A photograph of a formal presentation at an indoor event. A seated man in a red and orange turban, white flower garland with red blooms, bare upper body, and magenta dhoti with gold border receives an offering on a silver tray from a man in a cream striped kurta and a woman in an orange sari with green border. A large saffron-toned banner stands in the background. Several other people are visible behind them, including a woman in a light blue sari and a man in a pale green shirt at left.2011-11-27A photograph of a seated figure in a bright orange-and-yellow turban, pink and magenta cloth, and a white jasmine garland with red flowers, receiving red fruit from a woven basket held by a woman in a blue, gold and white striped sari. A man in white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala stands centre, speaking, with his hands folded. A woman in a green sari bends forward on the left, and several other people in white, cream and orange stand behind. The seated figure is bare-chested with gold armbands. Wall banners in orange and cream sit behind the group.2011-11-27A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne receives offerings from a man in a white kurta. The seated figure wears a saffron-and-orange turban, a pink garment with gold border, a white jasmine garland, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace; the upper body is bare with gold armbands. A man in a white-and-cream striped kurta holds a silver tray with a red-and-gold cloth and a box of sweets. Women in saree stand to the left, one in orange with green border, one in teal. Behind them a large banner shows a saffron-clad figure with orange beads.2011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion receives devotees. The seated figure wears an orange-and-yellow turban, a white flower garland, a pink-magenta draped cloth, a red-and-gold shawl and gold bangles, with rudraksha-style beads at the chest. He touches the head of a bowing man in a white kurta, while a woman in an orange-and-green sari bows with hands folded. Standing devotees in teal and white attire hold offerings, and a large orange-robed portrait is behind the throne. Red flowers and a brass tray lie at the base of the throne. This looks like a darshan and blessing scene.2011-11-27Photograph of a ceremonial reception on a stage in front of a large backdrop showing a saffron-robed figure with rudraksha beads. Standing to the left, a woman in a blue and yellow saree and a man in a white kurta kneel or stand with joined palms, while a woman in an orange-and-cream saree holds a brass tray of fruit and sweets and a man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread holds an offering tray. A kneeling woman in a bronze saree offers namaste. Three to four people are visible, with additional partial figures at the edge.2011-11-27A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne hands a red fruit to a young woman in a blue patterned kurta and teal shawl, who leans forward with hands extended. The seated figure wears a pink and orange turban, a white flower garland, bare upper body with orange and pink cloth, and bangles on the wrist. Behind them stands a large backdrop depicting a figure in saffron with a rudraksha-style necklace. Other people stand nearby: a young man in a green kurta at left, a man in white, and a woman in a blue top with a basket of fruit at the throne's base. Red flowers lie on the throne's footrest.2011-11-27Indoor event photo in a hall with blue carpet and white walls. A seated man with long dark hair, yellow tilak on forehead, gold necklaces and armband, wearing an orange-red shawl and leopard-print cloth, gestures while speaking to a kneeling man in a cream shirt who holds small packets. Behind them a woman in a green and red striped saree with a badge stands beside a woman in a pink saree, and a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and tilak stands near a silver staff. A golden lion-faced seat or statue appears in the foreground. Probable Swamiji seated in the foreground, wearing orange-red clothing, gold ornaments and long hair, is the central figure in conversation.2014-05-10 +1 copies