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A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robe sits on a gold lotus-petal throne, wearing a white jasmine garland with red flowers and a rudraksha-style mala with gold ornaments. He smiles while a woman in a cream sari with an orange-brown shawl, a rudraksha necklace and a bangle stands at right, handing him a stack of white papers. A silver trident is visible behind her, and red and pink rose petals are scattered across the floor and backdrop, with a golden chandelier above. Two men in orange robes stand partially visible at left. Stage setting suggests a satsang or Shodasi initiation event. Swamiji (probable) is marked by the turban, orange robes, garlands and gold-ornamented mala, seated on the throne.

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May 27 20152015-05-27A seated man on an ornate gold-leaf throne smiles while receiving a white box from a woman in a cream and gold sari with a red border. He wears a rust-orange turban topped with red flower petals, white jasmine garlands with red roses, a rudraksha mala, gold bangles and an orange-brown wrap. A standing woman in a cream sari with a brown shawl and gold bangles watches beside a silver trident. A priest in white clothing with a tilak stands at the left edge. Red roses and leaves decorate the pink backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne wearing the rust turban, jasmine garlands and rudraksha mala, receiving the offering.2015-05-27A photograph of a seated figure in an orange turban and saffron robes, wearing a long white and red garland and a gold beaded necklace, smiling on an ornate gold-and-red throne. In the foreground a man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha mala and white cloth, holds up a folded white paper with both hands toward the seated figure. Another person's head is visible at the bottom edge, and gold decorative elements and a painted backdrop surround the dais. A black speaker stands at the right, and a gold lion-like ornament sits beside the throne.2015-07-26A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a carved lion-head armrest smiles while wearing a red turban, a long pink-and-blue garland, and a rust-red robe with a gold border. Wrist beads are visible. A woman in an orange sari kneels in front, offering or receiving something from a golden tray or plate. A man with a shaved head in orange and red clothing stands behind her, and a decorated deity murti or ornate festival structure appears at the right edge.2015-01-12A seated man in a rust-red turban and matching saffron-red robe sits on an ornate golden throne with a large gilded fan-shaped back, smiling as he receives a stack of white papers. He wears multiple strands of white and red flower garlands, rudraksha beads, a gold necklace, bangles and a bracelet. Facing him, a woman in a cream sari with a rust-orange border and a rudraksha mala stands and hands him the papers. Behind them, a silver trident and a red-and-pink floral backdrop with scattered rose petals are visible.2015-05-27A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a carved lion-armed frame, wearing a pink turban, saffron-orange robes, a long multicolour flower garland, and beaded bangles. A man in orange robes with a brown shawl and a rudraksha mala stands beside the throne, leaning toward it, while a woman in orange sits at lower right holding folded orange cloth. Orange and marigold garlands decorate the top of the throne backdrop. Two people are visible in orange; a white-clad person appears at the far right edge. a person: the seated figure wears a pink turban, flower garland and saffron-orange robes on a throne, cues consistent with a ceremonial presentation.2015-01-12July 26 20152015-07-26May 27 20152015-05-27June 21 20152015-06-21A photograph inside a hall with a gold ornate throne on the left, where a person seated wears a rust-red turban, a shoulder-draped rust-red garment, and a long garland of pink and white flowers with blue ribbon accents, smiling as they lean forward. A standing man in rust-red and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands in the centre and reaches toward a stack of folded red cloths. In the lower right, a woman in an orange sari and a man in white robes with a shawl sit near the bottom edge. Bright haze covers the background.2015-01-12May 27 20152015-05-27January 12 20152015-01-12