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A man in a white kurta and white dhoti, with a white shawl over his shoulder and a long white flower garland around his neck, bends forward with his head lowered while a woman in a brown and gold-bordered sari with an orange blouse-shawl holds his head and touches his forehead. Behind them, a bald man in an orange-brown robe and another person in orange stand near the stage. Orange velvet chairs and deep maroon drapes frame the stage.

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October 20 20132013-10-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial welcome in front of a deep red velvet curtain. A man with long dark hair tied back, wearing a brown and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment with an orange shawl, places a white flower garland over the head of an older man in an orange turban and orange robe with a white shawl and rudraksha-style bead mala. Another man in white stands behind them, and at the right edge a clapping man in orange and a gold ring watches. A brass bowl with fruit sits at the lower left, and orange chairs are visible.2013-10-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage event against dark red velvet drapes. On the right, a man with long dark hair wears an orange shawl over white ritual clothing and bends forward to receive an offering. Facing him from the left, a person in a brown garment with gold border and an orange shawl reaches out with a hand, and a shaved-headed man in orange with a white forehead mark stands behind them holding a tray with a pale flower-decorated offering. At far right, a smiling man in an orange shawl applauds. The scene shows a felicitation moment with the bowing man in white receiving the tray.2013-10-20 +1 copiesOctober 20 20132013-10-20October 20 20132013-10-20A man in a brown garment with gold trim and an orange shawl smiles broadly while placing his hands on the shoulders of another man who bends forward in a white dhoti-style garment and orange shawl. Both wear orange shawls; the bending man's shawl is saffron. Behind them a bald man in white, a red velvet curtain backdrop and a standing fan are visible. The scene suggests a respectful greeting or honouring at an event. A Swamiji (probable) candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, orange shawl and ceremonial clothing, is the smiling man in brown with gold trim, shown in person.2013-10-20 +1 copiesA photograph on a stage with a deep maroon velvet curtain behind it and orange cushioned chairs in front. A woman in a brown and gold-bordered sari with an orange shawl stands holding the face of a man in white robes and a white shawl who bows his head; he wears a garland of flowers and a tilak on his forehead, and has long hair swept back. Behind them a bald man in a brown wrap and an orange-clad person stand near the chairs. The scene reads as a respectful greeting or blessing on stage.2013-10-20October 20 20132013-10-20 +1 copiesOctober 20 20132013-10-20October 20 20132013-10-20October 20 20132013-10-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne with red cushions, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and orange-saffron robe, smiling as he receives an offering from a devotee in an orange kurta bent low before him. The devotee holds a small silver vessel and a brass plate, and wears a gold necklace and a white dhoti with a gold border. Behind them, women in white and red stand near green potted plants beside a red backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala. The scene suggests a darshan or padapuja offering.2016-05-06