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A photograph of children seated on red mats before a golden lion-armrest throne at a Deepavali satsang. Around him, children in saffron, orange, green, blue and purple garments sit cross-legged, some with tilak marks and gold jewellery. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in a pink-red turban and earrings, and warm red-orange festive graphics with lamp-like flames decorate the wall. Gold and white decorations and a small fan are visible nearby.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne flanked by golden lion statues, wearing an orange-red robe, a red turban with a small bindi, and a white and red flower garland. Around him sit a group of children and young people on red mats, many in orange, green, saffron, and purple traditional clothing, some with sacred markings on their foreheads. Behind the throne hangs a large backdrop with a red-and-gold design and a smiling portrait of a man wearing a red turban and hoop earrings, labelled with a copyright credit line. Two lit lamps flank the scene on the left. The setting appears to be a satsang or Deepavali celebration.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A photograph of a satsang stage with a central figure seated on a gold-and-red throne flanked by two gold lion sculptures, wearing a red-and-brown robe and a garland, with a red headwrap. Before him, rows of devotees sit on red mats: boys in orange and saffron garments on the left, and women and girls in red, purple, orange and green saris and churidars on the right. A small girl in the foreground wears a yellow dress with gold jewellery. Behind the stage a large backdrop shows red and gold fireworks-style patterns and a printed portrait of a smiling figure in a red turban with a bindi. On the left, a blue-and-white mountain backdrop sits beside a deity murti adorned with marigold garlands and a kalasha, with a fan at the edge.2013-11-02A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and red cushions, hands joined in namaskar, wearing a rust-brown robe, a brown head wrap with a red-brown tilak on the forehead, and a white and orange flower garland. Before him, many children and young women sit on red mats with palms pressed together in prayer; girls wear green, pink, purple and yellow dresses and saris, and one child wears a gold-trimmed yellow lehenga. Behind the throne a large backdrop shows a smiling man in a bright pink turban with a red tilak and beaded earrings. A printed red and white backdrop, a standing fan and a mic stand complete the stage setting.2013-11-02A satsang stage photo with a seated figure on a gold ornate throne flanked by two golden lion heads, wearing an orange robe and a red-orange turban with a bindi and a long garland. Before him sit a rows of people on red mats: saffron-robed sannyasis and boys in orange, and girls in green, purple and blue saris and ornaments. Behind the throne hangs a large banner with a smiling portrait of a figure in a red-pink turban and red shawl, and a decorated mountain-like backdrop with deity murtis garlanded in marigolds at left. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the throne, identified by a red-orange turban, orange robe, long garland and ceremonial gold necklace; the banner portrait is a depiction.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A satsang stage with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne flanked by two golden lion figures, hands joined at chest in greeting. He wears a dark maroon-brown robe, a crown-like headpiece, and a long white-and-green garland. Around the throne, a row of seated devotees in saffron-orange robes, some with shaved heads, sit on red mats with palms pressed together. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in a pink-red turban with a red bindi and a cloth-draped shoulder, beside stylised flame and lotus-like motifs. A shrine with floral decorations is visible at left, and a standing fan sits at the edge of the stage.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02