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A photograph of a seated figure in a red-brown ochre robe draped over one shoulder, wearing multiple strands of pink and white flower garlands, a gold chain with large gold beads, a rudraksha-style brown bead necklace, gold armbands and a red bindi with white ash markings on the forehead. He sits on a red velvet chair in front of an ornate gold carved throne back, smiling as he receives a book or document held in his hand. A man in a white shirt with folded hands bends forward in reverence, and another attendant in white with a green lanyard and white tilak stands at the left edge. Papers lie on the table in the foreground. a person is seated at the centre of a Kalpataru darshan gathering, with devotees approaching for blessing.

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Indoor satsang scene with a man in red-saffron robes and a gold-and-bead necklace seated on a golden throne, reaching out to bless a kneeling devotee in white clothes and a green leaf garland who bows his head toward him. A standing attendant in white and gold with rudraksha beads watches beside a handheld electric fan, and a young woman in dark clothes with beaded necklaces sits at right. Golden lion-like carvings and a floral garland decorate the background.2015-07-31A seated figure in a red-orange turban, orange-red robe, rudraksha mala and red-and-white flower garlands sits on a red zebra-patterned cushioned throne before ornate gold carved panels and gold candlestands. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border leans forward, offering something on a plate, while a person's head is partly visible in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identifiable by the turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands; the priest is attending him at a ritual offering.2015-11-10May 22 20162016-05-22A photograph in a room with an ornate gold throne backed by a gilded carved panel and draped in deep red velvet. A seated figure with white vibhuti lines on the forehead, a white flower garland and an orange-and-red robe lifts a hand toward a standing man in a cream kurta and glasses, who bows with palms pressed together. Beside them a kneeling woman in a maroon sari bows her head, and a shaved-headed man in the foreground sits with his back partly turned. The seated figure also holds a small silver cup. Two-person ritual greeting setting with an air conditioner and doorway in the background.2015-06-03July 17 20152015-07-17A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment sits on a richly carved gold throne with red cushions. He wears heavy layered gold necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, a white tripundra forehead marking with a red bindi, and has long dark hair swept back. A man in a white kurta leans forward with his head bowed close to the seated figure, holding a small framed or booklet-like item with colourful photographs. Behind them a younger man with a shaved head and white tripundra marks wears an orange cloth and gold necklace, and a woman in a gold-embroidered maroon outfit stands at the left edge. Green foliage fills the background. The seated figure's appearance and distinctive saffron clothing, long hair, gold necklaces and throne are compatible with the page's a person reference, so the figure is described as a person. Four people are visible.2016-05-08May 12 20142014-05-12July 31 20152015-07-31A seated guru in a brown-orange robe with gold borders sits on a golden throne-like seat decorated with garlands of red and yellow flowers. He wears layered gold necklaces, a red and yellow flower garland, gold armlets and bangles, and smiles as a man in a white shirt cups his hands and offers something toward him. Behind the seat, a monk in saffron cloth with a white forehead mark stands beside a large golden kalasha-style vessel, and a bald attendant in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala kneels at left. A woman at right, in a dark top, sits near the guru's feet. Ornate flower decorations fill the background.2013-07-22A seated figure in a saffron-brown robe with a red bindi and multiple gold beaded necklaces and a red and white flower garland sits on a red velvet throne under a silver-and-gold ornamental canopy. A silver trident stands beside him and a golden deity murti rests near the seat. A shirtless devotee with an orange sacred cord bows forward, his head touched by the seated figure's hand while the figure holds a small yellow paper in the other hand. Behind them a large garland of yellow, orange and red flowers hangs on the wall, and a green brocade drape covers the platform. The scene suggests a samaya deeksha initiation at a homa event.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17Photograph of a seated figure in a red velvet throne with white and pink flower garlands, wearing an orange-saffron shawl, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and armbands, with a red bindi on the forehead and eyes closed in a smiling expression. A man in a white kurta with a flower garland bends forward and reaches toward him, hands held together near a red-draped table. Behind them, a man in orange-red robes with rudraksha beads and a woman in a white and purple sari stand in the dim background.2012-12-22