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A photograph of an indoor hall with a red curtain backdrop and a white floor marked with lines. In the foreground a person stands barefoot with long dark dreadlocked hair falling to the waist, wearing a rose-pink robe and a long brown shawl draped over the shoulders with a gold-coloured garland. Rows of black plastic chairs and red and orange mats are arranged around the room, with water bottles and bags on the floor. A projection screen on the left shows a figure in a dark hat and orange garland speaking. Several other people in orange or saffron clothing are visible at the far left edge.

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A photograph from a yoga session in a hall with red curtains and a large glowing screen showing a golden deity murti or sculptural form amid swirling blue light. In the foreground a man seen from behind stands with very long dark dreadlocks, wearing an orange-saffron sleeveless top and a saffron shawl draped over his shoulder, with a red thread bracelet on his wrist. Rows of participants in black clothing sit on colourful striped mats facing the screen, with a white fan at the lower left. The man has distinctive long dreadlocks and saffron garments, but his face is not visible, so he is described by role and clothing only.2016-12-15A photograph taken from behind of a man with very long, dark, braided hair falling past his waist, wearing a rust-red draped garment with a gold-bordered sash over one shoulder, gold beaded armbands and a gold-beaded waist belt. He stands in a bright hall with pink walls and ceiling lights, facing a seated audience of devotees in orange and saffron robes with hands pressed together. A white pedestal fan stands at left and a large backlit image of a bearded man is on the right. The long-haired figure's appearance and ornaments match the a person cues of long hair, ornate clothing and gold adornments, but he is seen only from behind, so identity is uncertain.2017-10-08A photograph taken from behind of a barefoot figure with very long dreadlocked black hair standing on a colourful striped mat in the centre of a hall. The figure wears a rust-red draped wrap over the body and legs. Seated rows of attendees in white clothing and dark chairs face the figure, with some in white garments and one with a shaved head. Behind them, red banners and framed images of saffron-clad figures line the back wall, and a small wooden stand with a glass vessel sits nearby. The setting appears to be a Sadashivoham session at Adi Kailasa. The figure's identity is not determined from appearance alone, so no person is named.2017-03-17February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a hall with a standing man seen from behind, wearing a rust-orange wrap with a gold-edged shawl over one shoulder and long dreadlocked black hair hanging down his back. Seated devotees in orange shawls and white clothing face him, some with palms pressed together in prayer. A large pink-lit screen shows a projected image, a wall-mounted framed poster and photo collage hang behind, and a white standing fan stands in the foreground. The scene is ambiguous about whether the standing figure is a candidate for a person, so identity is left unsure.2017-10-03 +1 copiesDecember 15 20162016-12-15A barefoot man in a maroon-red sleeveless robe and matching dhoti walks across a polished hall floor past rows of black plastic chairs. He wears a yellow-and-orange flower garland and a long brown rudraksha mala with a gold ceremonial pendant, plus a red tilak on his forehead, and a wrist bracelet. Behind him hangs a deep red curtain, and red floor mats, folded orange cloths, bags and a pink yoga mat lie around the room.2016-03-30A photograph of a barefoot man standing with eyes closed on a striped mat in a hall with cream walls and a tiled floor. He wears a rust-red robe draped over one shoulder, a thin gold necklace, and has long dark hair falling down his back, with a red thread on his wrist. Behind him are rows of gold stanchions, a red velvet curtain, a projection screen, and bags and mats scattered on the floor. a person is shown with long hair, a rust-red robe and a gold necklace, appearing to be in a standing yoga posture during a Yoga discourse session.2017-06-28August 13 20172017-08-13 +1 copiesA man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe walks across a hall with a red curtain backdrop. He wears a long wrap over one shoulder, a gold-toned pendant necklace and a brooch at the chest, with a red tilak on his forehead. A large red-and-gold throne stands at left beside a blue-framed notice board, and a screen behind shows a figure in red standing before a chair.2017-06-28October 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesA standing man in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap-around cloth, with very long dreadlocked black hair falling past his waist, holds a black microphone with a green light while looking toward the audience. A seated audience in black clothes sits on colourful striped mats in a large red-curtained hall, with a glowing deity murti on an illuminated stage behind him. The man has a forehead marking and a beard and appears to be in front of the seated crowd, with a white fan at the left edge. The appearance-based cues of long dreadlocks, orange clothing and a ceremonial-looking setting are consistent with a person leading a session, though this is an appearance-based label only.2016-12-15