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Photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage before a backdrop with an engraved-style illustration of Varanasi temples and ghats and the words "Inner Awakening" in red. A bare-chested man with a light rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold throne with lion armrests and a gold canopy, a silver trident beside him; this is an appearance-based a person seated on the peetha. A young man in orange-red robes stands at left with his hand near his face, and a second man in orange-red kneels in padapuja before the throne. A man in a white t-shirt and dark trousers bends over the throne's base. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl and a standing woman in white with a red wrap stand at right.

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May 14 20142014-05-14A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion armrests and a gold canopy with fringe, set before a painted backdrop of old Indian temples and buildings with the printed words "Inner Awakening" in red. A figure in saffron and rudraksha beads with a red shawl and a crown-like adornment, bare-armed and wearing bangles, sits on the throne holding a green fruit, with a silver trident beside him. A devotee in a grey shirt kneels low in front of the throne. Nearby stand a man in white with a red scarf, a monk in saffron robes with an orange shawl, and a woman in a white sari with a red shawl and rudraksha mala. Six people are visible in total.2014-05-14A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped arms and a golden canopy, in a satsang or darshan setting. The seated figure wears a saffron-red cloth over the shoulders, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, bare arms with gold armlets, and a red tilak on the forehead. A devotee in white clothing bows forward at the foot of the throne. Two attendants stand at the left, one in a white dhoti holding a leaf-plate of offerings and one with a shaved head in saffron. Pink flower garlands hang beside the throne, and a trident stands behind the right side. A large backdrop shows a painted scene of cobras, Shiva imagery and a smiling figure in a bright orange turban. Appearance suggests a person seated in darshan, though this is uncertain.2014-05-12December 03 20132013-12-03May 20 20142014-05-20January 14 20142014-01-14May 10 20142014-05-10A seated figure in rust-red and orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-silver throne flanked by two gold lion statues, with a tiered red-and-gold canopy above. Behind is a large banner with a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban and red bindi, and a photo of a Balinese temple with pagoda-style roofs. A man in white on the left and a woman in white with a dark bun on the right sit on the floor beside the throne, and gold parasols frame the edges. a person: the seated figure wears a long mala necklace and a shawl over bare shoulders, seated in a position of honour, so the identity is an appearance-based candidate only. The banner bears the printed heading Inner Awakening.2013-12-06May 09 20142014-05-09A stage event with four seated figures before a backdrop reading Inner Awakening and a painted scene of Varanasi ghats and temple spires. On a gilded throne with a golden canopy and lion-head armrests, a man with long dark hair, a yellow-orange garland and an orange-red shawl sits with a trident leaning beside him; he is the presenting figure, and the description is consistent with Swamiji (probable), appearing in person. Beside him, a bald man with white vibhuti marks wears an orange-red shawl over a pale robe on a red-cushioned gilded chair, and a man in glasses and a white cap with an orange shawl speaks into a microphone on the right. A kneeling man in orange robes with rudraksha beads joins his palms in front of the throne. Gilded chairs and red cushions fill the stage, and a sign reads Inner Awakening.2014-05-20January 06 20142014-01-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy and carved golden lion armrests, in front of a large backdrop showing a black-and-white temple and cityscape. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange garment, a rudraksha-style necklace of beads, a white ceremonial garland, and a sandalwood tilak on the forehead. a person appears as the seated figure based on the saffron clothing, bead malas, and ornate gold setting. A young man in a checked shirt bends forward to offer a tray of green fruit before the throne, and another attendant in a red-brown robe kneels at the left. A woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stands at the right with palms pressed together in greeting. A tall floral garland decorated with a trident hangs beside the throne.2014-05-17