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A photograph of a crowd gathered under a tent with striped red and brown valance, several men in the foreground. On the right, a long-haired person in an orange head wrap and orange sleeveless garment extends an arm toward others. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands with palms pressed together in namaste, while a man in an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands beside him. Men in pale shirts and spectacles surround them, one man in a yellow striped shirt.

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Night-time outdoor event with string lights on a pole and orange draped stage backdrop. A woman in a sleeveless saffron-orange top and matching orange turban, with long curly dark hair, smiles while being greeted by men in white shirts and a man in a dark blue shirt and glasses who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind her, a young man with long hair wears an orange robe and watches the scene. Several other people in white and orange surround the group, and a stage with orange flags is visible in the background. The orange turban and saffron clothing mark the woman as a sannyasi-style devotee; no identity claim is made from appearance.2010-02-16Indoor event photograph in a hall with many people in the background. In the foreground, a man in a light blue shirt and glasses kneels with his head bowed while a figure in a bright orange turban and sleeveless orange robe places a hand on his head and holds his hands. Beside them stands an older man with glasses, a red tilak mark and an orange stole over white clothes. To the left, two men in white shirts stand with hands folded, one wearing a rudraksha mala. The figure in orange has long curly dark hair and appears to be giving a blessing.2009-09-15Night outdoor darshan event lit by overhead floodlights. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a bright orange turban and sleeveless saffron-orange garment, sits and extends hands toward a man in a white shirt with black rudraksha-style beaded mala, glasses and a wristwatch who bows slightly and offers something green. Behind them, a man in white kurta with gold chain stands with palms pressed together in namaste, another in white with a red wrist thread, and a man in striped yellow shirt, all with hands folded. An older woman with gray hair and gold necklace is seen at the lower left edge. Probable Swamiji is the turban-and-saffron figure, with cues of long swept-back hair, orange turban and saffron clothing, and the role is receiving devotees at darshan.2010-02-17A night-time photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair swept back, placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in a respectful gesture. Beside him a man in a white shirt wears a rudraksha mala and gold wristwatch and watches closely. On the left, an older woman with white hair in a beige top and a woman in glasses and a black-and-white patterned shawl look on. Behind, a young man in an orange robe stands near a stage, and a low table holds a microphone, rudraksha beads and gold-trimmed cushions. A bright stage light is visible above.2010-02-17A night-time photograph of a devotee gathering at an outdoor event. A figure in an orange turban, orange robe and a long swept-back hair style sits low on the right, receiving visitors. Several people in white and cream shirts and dhotis stand around him, some with hands pressed together in namaste. A woman in an orange-yellow saree with gold bangles and a gold necklace smiles and joins her palms. A bespectacled older man in a white shirt with folded hands leans in. Behind them, another person in an orange robe stands on the right, and a table holds garlands, fruit, a brass plate and rudraksha malas.2010-02-17A photograph at night of a man in an orange turban and orange robe with long dark hair placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in glasses and a striped collared shirt, whose palms are pressed together in greeting. Behind them, several men in white and orange shawls stand among orange-draped figures, and a white-haired woman in the foreground is seen from behind. The turbaned figure, with his long hair and saffron clothing, is a probable Swamiji candidate in a blessing gesture; the appearance cues are reasonably distinctive. Background includes orange floral decorations and a crowd.2010-02-17Night outdoor event with a crowd and string lights. In the left foreground, a figure wrapped in a bright saffron-orange turban and matching saffron-orange cloth, back turned to the camera, faces a group. A man in a pale blue-and-white striped shirt and dark trousers stands with palms pressed together in a namaste gesture, smiling. Beside him a woman in a dark maroon sari with floral print holds a beaded bag, and a young man with shoulder-length hair wears an orange top. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis and devotees in orange shawls stand among the crowd, with orange flags along the back fence.2010-02-16A photograph of a devotional meeting in an indoor hall. In the foreground a man in a red and white striped shirt, seen from behind, holds his palms together in namaste. Beside him an older man in a white shirt and a smiling man in a light blue shirt and grey trousers also join their palms. A young man in a white kurta wears a pink-and-orange shawl and a red tilak on his forehead. On the right, a figure with long, curly black hair wears a sleeveless orange robe and holds the hands together in greeting, facing the group. Other men in white and yellow garments stand behind, and a tray of fruit and offerings sits at the right edge. A dark curtain forms the backdrop.2010-09-05October 29 20102010-10-29A photograph of a darshan line at an outdoor evening event with lights and banners behind. A seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair and a bright saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange clothing reaches out to hold the clasped hands of a man in a white shirt, black trousers and a belt, who bows with palms pressed together. Beside them, a woman in a cream sari with gold-toned necklaces and a red bindi smiles, and a man in a maroon shirt and glasses stands behind. A man at the lower right in an orange shirt is seated. Crowd members in the background.2010-02-17Indoor photo in a dark hall with a crowd behind. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with a gold-toned chain and a long dark hair stands at left, smiling, with a red bindi. Beside him a man in an orange shirt with a white cloth band on his forehead faces him, while a man in a light grey shirt with glasses presses his palms together in greeting. Other devotees, including a woman in a pale sari, stand nearby. Whether the orange-turbaned man is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so he is described by role only.2005-11-22A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and a wrapped orange turban, sits with their back to the camera on a white platform. In front, a kneeling man in a white shirt and trousers, with a red tilak on his forehead and a lanyard around his neck, presses his palms together in anjali. Behind them, a row of standing men and a woman in a yellow shawl in white clothing watch in a white-walled hall with orange-draped benches. A man in a white shirt stands with hands folded at the back. The scene suggests a satsang gathering with a respectful greeting. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-07-11