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A group photograph on a raised stage in front of a deep purple curtain. A man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes, sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a canopy above him, his legs crossed and a red cushion at his feet. Around him stand about ten people: women in orange shawls and white or floral saris, and men in white dhotis with orange shawls and rudraksha-style necklaces. A bald man in orange robes and glasses stands at the right edge. Gold deity statues are visible at the left and right edges, and rose petals scatter the floor. The sitting figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance, cued by long swept-back hair, orange robes and the ceremonial throne.

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August 22 20062006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22A group of about ten people posing on a stage before purple draped curtains. At centre, a man with long dark hair and an orange robe sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, his feet resting on a red cushioned footstool. Around him stand devotees in orange shawls and white clothes, including a woman with reddish hair in an orange sari at left, several women in white and orange saris, and men in white dhotis with orange shawls. A bald man in an orange robe stands at right beside a golden statue of a standing sage holding a staff and rudraksha mala. Scattered flower petals cover the floor, and a brass ritual lamp stands at lower left.2006-08-22A group photograph on a stage in front of deep purple draped curtains. A seated central figure sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a golden canopy above, wearing long flowing saffron-orange robes and a saffron shawl, with long dark hair, one hand raised in greeting. Around the throne stand about a dozen people: on the left, a woman in orange saree and several women in white sarees with orange shawls; on the right, men in white dhotis and orange shawls, and a shaved-headed man in orange robes with glasses. Gold ornamental figures appear at the left edge and confetti lies on the floor.2006-08-22A photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage before a deep purple drape. A central figure with long dark hair wears saffron-orange robes and sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a gold canopy, with a red cushion at his feet. Around him stand devotees in orange and white: several women in orange saris and white garments, and men in white kurtas with orange shawls, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Gilded deity statues flank the stage at left and right, and rose petals are scattered on the floor. The central figure matches the page's a person cues of long hair, saffron clothing and a throne, so he is a person, but the appearance is not fully certain.2006-08-22A group photograph on a stage in front of purple curtains. A seated figure in the centre wears saffron robes and a gold-embroidered throne with a red cushioned seat under an ornate golden canopy sits behind him, with a gold footstool in front. Around him stand about a dozen people: several women in saffron shawls, some in white or patterned saras, and men in white dhotis and saffron or yellow shawls, one with a shaved head in saffron robes at the far right. A brass lamp appears at the left edge. Scattered petals cover the stage floor. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and a distinctive ornate look consistent with the page's reference, but appearance alone is uncertain, so he is described by role as the seated central figure.2006-08-22A group photograph on a stage with a seated figure in the centre on an ornate throne with a flower-garlanded canopy. The seated person wears orange robes and a red-orange shawl, with a large garland of white flowers around the neck, and holds one hand raised. Around them, about two dozen people stand in rows in white kurtas and dhotis or white saris, many wearing orange shawls, some with rudraksha or bead necklaces. A low red and cream patterned platform, a silver bowl with fruit and flower-strewn steps sit in front. Behind them hangs a large backdrop with a printed face, and ceremonial garlands decorate the sides. White plastic chairs frame the right and left edges of the stage.2006-12-27August 22 20062006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22May 28 20132013-05-28August 22 20062006-08-22