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A photograph of an indoor satsang or felicitation scene. A bald, older man in orange robes and a golden-bordered orange shawl sits with eyes lowered while a woman in a red turban and red garment places a golden crown-like headpiece on his head. Several seated men in orange and saffron clothing, some wearing orange turbans and rudraksha-style beaded garlands, sit around him. The woman wears a long dark-beaded necklace and gold ornaments. A banner behind them has Kannada text on an orange background. A small crown-shaped band and garlands are visible in the foreground. Several people are visible in the scene.

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January 13 20152015-01-13January 12 20152015-01-12January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 12 20152015-01-12A photograph of a crowded tent gathering of devotees in saffron and orange clothing. On the right, a figure in a rust-red turban, ornate gold necklaces and an orange shawl holds a small printed booklet with a picture on its cover and looks down at it, as others gather close. Beside them, a man in orange with a gold-bordered shawl stands near the left edge, while a man with a shaved head in orange robes and another in orange-and-maroon attire stand in the middle. A woman in a yellow-orange shawl is partly visible at the bottom right. Behind the group is a white banner with Kannada text and a red-orange canopy. The rust-red turban and jewelled necklaces are the cues tied to the central figure, who may be a person, holding the booklet.2015-01-13A photograph of a ritual on a red-carpeted stage under a tent. Two ornate gold-and-red thrones stand side by side; the left seat holds a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a flower garland and a red-and-gold headwrap, whose raised hand is visible. The seated figure beside him wears a red turban, red-and-gold garland and reddish-orange robes, holding a small red book and gesturing. A standing man in a dark-red dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha mala stands behind them. Several people in orange and red saris and dhotis kneel and sit at the right, one woman in a red-orange sari bending over a gold-covered box. Behind them stand decorated deity figures, a colourful umbrella with orange fringe hangs above, and a banner shows a portrait of a woman with kumkum and garlands, with Kannada text.2015-01-12A photograph of a row of seated men in saffron-orange robes on a red carpeted stage at an outdoor event, with a hazy atmosphere. The bearded man in the centre wears an orange turban, a white garland of flowers and a dark shawl, and holds a small folded paper while raising one hand. Beside him a man in an orange turban sits with hands clasped. At the right, a man in an orange turban wears a garland and a ceremonial-style neck ornament. At the left edge, a man in orange robes touches his forehead. Behind them a large orange banner with Kannada text and a decorative image hangs, and a white-clad figure is partly visible. No clear a person candidate is identifiable in this group.2015-01-13January 12 20152015-01-12A photo of a seated gathering of saffron-robed men under a bright orange tent. In the foreground, a bearded older man in orange robes with a gold-and-rudraksha garland hands a white and orange cloth bag to a man in a saffron shawl. On the right, a figure with long dark hair, a rust-red turban, a bare-shouldered rust cloth, and layered gold and rudraksha necklaces smiles and reaches out to take the bag. Behind them, several men in orange and saffron clothing sit or stand, one wearing a round yellow badge. A printed backdrop with a figure is partly visible at the top left.2015-01-13A kneeling man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange turban receives a ceremony from two standing men in orange robes. The kneeling figure wears a white garland of flowers, layered gold beaded necklaces, bangles and a sacred ash mark on the forehead. A standing man on the left in orange robes and a beaded necklace reaches over with his hands on the turban, and a standing man on the right in orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads holds the shawl. Pink and white flowers rest on the turban. Other orange-clad figures stand behind in a dim interior with a warm light source.2013-02-12