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Indoor photo of a seated man on a red and gold throne receiving devotees at what appears to be a cultural event. He wears a multicolour flower garland, a gold necklace and an orange shawl, and holds out his hand toward a devotee. Around him, a crowd of women in saris and headscarves, men in white dhotis with gold borders and a shaved-headed man in orange stand close. A golden lion-shaped armrest and a red draped backdrop frame the scene, with a camera on a tripod and a standing fan visible at left. Some onlookers use phones to take pictures.

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A photo of a crowded tented ritual gathering with red fabric walls and a gilded throne-like seat at left. A seated figure in orange clothing and a pink-and-white garland, with long dark hair, sits on a red cushioned throne with golden lion-shaped armrests, receiving devotees who bow and touch his feet. Around him, many women in saffron, red and multicoloured saris and white-clad men in dhotis with gold borders and beaded necklaces stand close together. A camera on a tripod and a white cooling unit are visible at upper left, and several bald devotees with folded hands stand in the foreground.2016-05-01A photograph of a crowd of devotees gathered closely around a seated figure on a red raised dais at a Kalpataru darshan event. The seated man on the left wears an orange-saffron turban and orange robe with long dark braided hair, a multi-coloured flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, and he is smiling while people reach toward him. Devotees around him include women in white, red and green saris with gold necklaces, men in pink and yellow shirts, and a bald man in white dhoti wearing a gold necklace. A golden lion-head ornament sits on the dais in the foreground. Behind them stands a large crowd, stage lights and a camera on a tripod. Appearance-based cues (turban, saffron robe, flower garland, braided hair) suggest the page's a person seated on the dais, but the image is not conclusive.2016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30May 02 20162016-05-02May 01 20162016-05-01A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a long swept-back hair and a white flower garland, wearing an orange wrap, receives devotees in a red-draped tent. Devotees in saffron, orange and white clothing, some with red shawls and rudraksha malas, crowd forward to offer flowers and prasad at a gilded lion-shaped throne armrest. A small boy in a red-and-white striped shirt stands among them. A silver tray with red-stained items sits in the foreground beside stacked booklets. Golden deity figures and a gilded throne frame the scene.2016-05-02A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a red-cushioned golden throne with ornate gilded carving. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing and a white and red flower garland sits on the throne, extending his hand toward a devotee. Around him, devotees in saffron, pink, green and red saris and shirts crowd close; a young boy in a red shirt holds something in his hands. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels in the foreground, and a camera on a tripod stands at left. Brass ritual items and a small figure are on the cushions. Background shows a red backdrop and more people.2016-04-28May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02A photograph of a satsang hall where a seated figure in a deep red-orange robe sits on a red velvet throne with gold lion-head armrests. The seated figure wears a long garland of red, white and pink flowers and has bare shoulders, with an arm extended toward a devotee. Around him devotees in white clothes and saffron shawls bow, touch his feet and hold papers, while others in white stand behind. A bald man in the lower right holds a red-orange garland. Oranges sit in a tray in the foreground, and gold ceremonial items, fans and cooler units are visible in the hall.2015-05-31A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded golden throne with a red cushioned seat against a red backdrop. The seated person wears a white and red-orange cloth, a white and pink flower garland, and a black beaded wristband, holding a small red fruit in the hands. Several people stand and kneel before him in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces, one with hands folded and another touching his forehead, while devotees in orange and red garments watch. A ceremonial golden staff stands beside the throne and a brass plate sits on the floor. A camera on a tripod is visible at the back. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and an orange garment with rudraksha-style beads, a person cue, though appearance is not fully clear. Photo appears to show a darshan or puja-style reception.2016-04-28