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A photograph of a white-walled staircase inside a building. In the foreground, a figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears a loose orange saffron wrap and walks down the steps, one hand resting on the white metal railing. Behind and to the right, another person in orange robes descends the stairs. Further up, a few onlookers in casual clothing lean over the railing, and a strand of orange marigold garlands hangs along the upper rail. A dark framed artwork hangs on the wall beside the stairs. Several people are visible in the scene.

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January 21 20102010-01-21A photograph of three people descending a concrete staircase inside a plain whitewashed building, with a large open window behind them. The two men in front wear saffron-orange robes; the man on the left has a gold-and-orange floral garland around his neck, and the man on the right holds a small silver vessel. A third person in white clothing follows behind them, partly hidden. The white metal balustrade has geometric cut-out patterns, and greenery is visible through the window.2009-08-16July 10 20082008-07-10August 03 20092009-08-03Three men in saffron orange robes descend a white marble staircase inside a plain whitewashed building at dusk. The foreground figure, wearing a sleeveless orange wrap and with long dark hair, walks ahead with a hand near the red wooden banister. Two men follow behind, one with a grey beard and glasses, the other with short hair. A ceiling light glows at the top of the stairwell, and a window with a grille is visible on the right wall.2008-07-07A photograph of three men in saffron-orange robes descending a white marble staircase in a dimly lit building. The foremost figure, in the right foreground, wears a long flowing orange shawl over an orange garment and has long dark hair, and walks with his hands at his sides. Behind him, a man with a long beard in an orange robe and a red-bordered dhoti walks down the steps, followed by another orange-clad man higher up. A wooden handrail runs along the stairs, with a window and tiled floor visible at the bottom right.2008-07-07A photograph of a staircase landing inside a home with white walls, framed paintings and a window with blinds. A man with long dark hair, a red-and-white bindi and a vibhuti mark, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a white-and-red flower garland, stands on the landing and smiles, one hand resting on the wooden banister. Probable Swamiji by appearance, given the long swept-back hair, orange robe and garland. Behind him, a seated man in an orange robe and a woman in a cream sari sit near a window, with the man performing a ritual near the railing. Petals and marigold flowers are scattered on a rug at the foot of the stairs.2010-01-10A photograph taken from inside a home looking through an arched wooden doorway onto a staircase. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland descends the stairs, followed by another person in orange and a man in white shirt and dhoti behind, while a bald monk in orange robes with a rudraksha mala walks in front carrying a white shopping bag. Yellow and orange marigold garlands hang along the right-hand doorway and wall, and two more orange-clad people are partly visible at the bottom of the stairs.2010-01-10A photograph of three figures descending a white stone staircase beside a red-and-white striped temple wall with a metal railing. The foreground figure, barefoot, wears a long-flowing saffron-orange robe draped over the shoulder and has long dark hair. Behind, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long hair walks with one hand held near the chest. At the top, a shaved-headed man in white clothing with a yellow shawl holds his hands together. Green foliage and a tree appear beyond the railing, and an orange cloth hangs at the left edge.2009-12-16A photograph of a staircase inside a plain pale building with a dark wooden doorway at the top. Several people in saffron-orange robes descend the steps. A bearded elderly man with white hair and a white beard, in orange cloth, walks in the foreground on the left. Behind him, a woman in orange with long dark hair walks down the stairs, followed by younger men in orange robes, one with a rudraksha-style bead necklace. A man in white clothing with a yellow shawl stands at the bottom of the stairs in front of the rail, and a grey-haired man in white stands at the right edge. A small wall box and a wall outlet are visible on the wall.2010-02-02A photograph taken indoors on a marble staircase in a plain-walled building at night. Three people in saffron-orange robes stand or descend the stairs: one on the left with long dark hair and a beard holding a small object, one behind him on the steps, and a smiling woman in front wearing an orange top, orange shawl and orange lower garment. On the right, a man in white kurta-style clothing with an orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste near a tiled landing where sandals are placed on the floor. A window with yellow frame is in the background.July 08 20082008-07-08