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A man in white dhoti and white shawl with gold border stands barefoot on a blue carpet scattered with petals, arms raised and smiling, wearing a white turban and a multicoloured flower garland. Behind him is an ornate pink and gold stage with floral arches and an empty red throne cushioned in white. Several women in white saris with orange shawls stand at the right, one holding a fan. Appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable) is in the centre, dancing or celebrating, with his long hair and gold-bordered white garments as visible cues.

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A barefoot figure in white ceremonial dress with a gold-bordered white shawl and a white head wrap dances centre stage on a blue carpet strewn with flower petals. A long multicoloured garland hangs from the neck and arms are spread wide. Behind, a red cushioned chair with a white pillow sits before a floral-draped backdrop with orange drapes. Four women in white saris with orange shawls stand to the right, and a white-clad attendant stands at the left edge. Floral arches frame the stage. Appearance-based candidate, unconfirmed by face: the central dancer, whose white attire and multicoloured garland are visible cues, is a person performing a dance at an event.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph of a barefoot figure in a white dhoti-style garment with gold border and a white head wrap, wearing a multicoloured flower garland, standing on a blue carpet strewn with petals in a decorated hall. Arms are raised and the head is tilted back in laughter. Behind stand four women in white saris with orange shawls, and one woman in a white sari with gold border on the far right. A red armchair with a white cushion sits to the left, beneath floral arches, pleated orange and gold drapes, and a white ornate backdrop with pink diamond motifs. A fan and an oil lamp are visible on the right.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph of a stage at an indoor programme with a floral-decorated backdrop of pink and peach drapes, flower garlands and a pale patterned panel. A man in white dhoti and white head-cloth with a gold border and a multicoloured flower garland stands barefoot on a blue carpet, arms raised and face lifted in an ecstatic pose. Behind him several women in white sarees with gold borders and saffron shawls stand in a line watching; one woman in a white saree with orange shawl applauds. Petals are scattered on the carpet. At lower left a man in white kneels beside a red-draped table with white cloth and a white cushion.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A stage decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, draped pink and orange curtains and a patterned panel. On the left a red velvet sofa with a white cushion sits on a white cloth, scattered with petals. A long-haired figure in white robes with gold border and a white-and-yellow flower garland stands centre-right, arm extended. Around them several women and a man wear white clothes with saffron-orange shawls, some holding small items, and a person in white sits near the sofa. Petals cover the blue carpet. A visible backdrop shrine with flowers sits to the right. a person is the long-haired figure in white with gold border and flower garland, standing on stage.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A barefoot man in white ceremonial dress stands on a blue stage carpet scattered with flower petals, one arm extended, smiling. He wears a white turban, a white shawl, a white dhoti with a gold border, and a multicoloured flower garland. A red cushioned seat with a white pillow sits to his left, and a few women in white or orange-bordered saris stand behind him, hands folded, near a decorated backdrop of flowers and orange drapes. a person cues: he wears a white turban and ceremonial gold-bordered dhoti with a flower garland; the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role as a devotee performing on stage.2006-12-17A photograph of a stage event with a central figure in white dhoti and shawl wearing a large multicolour flower garland, standing barefoot on a blue carpet strewn with petals, arms raised in an animated gesture. Behind him is a red-cushioned seat and an ornate floral arch decorated with orange, red and yellow blossoms, backed by orange and cream drapery. Around him stand several people in white clothes with orange shawls, some clapping, along with a child in orange. A standing fan and an air cooler are visible at the left edge. Some figures appear to be devotees in white with saffron stoles, and the central figure has long dark hair under a white head cloth. Visible overlay text includes a pedia credit2006-12-17A central figure stands barefoot on a blue stage carpeted with scattered petals, arms raised overhead, wearing a white dhoti-style garment with gold border, a long white shawl and a large yellow-and-green flower garland. Around the figure are a red throne-style seat draped in white, an ornate pink-and-cream backdrop with floral arches in orange, pink and white, and a standing fan at left. Several people in white and orange-saffron shawls stand at the sides, some with hands together in greeting, one woman in a lavender sari, and a man with rudraksha-style beads at the right edge. The figure's long swept-back hair, gold-bordered white clothing, garland and ornamental anklets match the in_person appearance cues, so this is Swamiji (probable) performing an exuberant dance on stage during a satsang programme.2006-12-17A woman in a white sari with gold border and a multicoloured flower garland performs a joyful dance with hands raised in namaste on a blue carpeted stage. Behind her a red cushioned throne sits empty before a decorated backdrop of orange and cream drapes, flower arches and golden pillars. Several people in white and orange robes stand or bend near the throne, and rose petals scatter across the floor. A green pedestal fan and a white-draped table sit at the left edge.2006-12-17