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A stage event with a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sitting on a brown upholstered sofa with carved dark wood arms, holding up a small card or booklet. To his left, a man in orange robes stands partially at the frame edge holding a bowl. To the right, two women stand: one in a white sari with gold border holding her hands together, and one in a purple sari with gold border holding a paper. Behind them are a potted tropical plant and orange flower arrangement, and a black-and-white patterned drape backdrop. Foreground audience heads are visible at the bottom.

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A photograph of a stage event with a draped cream backdrop patterned in dark brown scrollwork. A man in an orange saffron robe and orange-red garland sits on an ornate carved wooden sofa with brown upholstery, one hand raised holding a white card and the other resting on a gold-coloured object, his feet bare on a small footstool. To the right, a woman in a white sari stands with palms pressed together, and beside her a woman in a purple sari with gold border holds a small white card. Floral arrangements of orange flowers and green leaves flank the stage, and small wooden side tables sit beside the sofa. The man is a person by appearance: long swept-back hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha-style garland, though appearance is only partly clear.A stage event with an ornate cream curtain patterned in dark brown filigree and tall floral arrangements of orange and pink flowers with large green leaves. A seated figure in full orange-saffron robes and a long orange-beaded mala sits on a dark carved wooden sofa with brown upholstered cushions, holding up a small printed booklet or card with an orange cover so that it covers the face. To the left, a standing man in orange robes and a red headpiece wears a gold-beaded necklace and holds a small ritual item. Another man in orange robes, barefoot and bald, stands beside him holding a gold-toned vessel. On the right, a woman in a white silk sari with a gold border stands near a small wooden side table, and a woman in a violet-blue sari stands at the edge. Two seated audience members in white are visible at the bottom edge of the stage.A photograph of a stage event with a central figure seated on a dark carved wooden sofa with brown cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and an orange beaded necklace, holding a microphone in one hand and a small book in the other while speaking. To the left, a bald man in orange robes stands beside a wooden side table holding a basket and a silver bowl. To the right, a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands beside a wooden table. Behind them hangs a cream backdrop with black ornate scrollwork, flanked by floral arrangements of orange roses and green foliage. A red stage skirt runs along the base, and a white-draped table is visible in the foreground. Three physical people are visible.A woman in orange robes sits on an ornate carved wooden sofa with brocade cushions on a low stage, holding a microphone in one hand and a printed booklet in the other. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand to the left, one wearing a rudraksha mala and gold beads, the other holding a small object. A flower arrangement with orange roses and green leaves sits on a side table beside a wicker basket. The backdrop is cream draped fabric with dark black filigree patterns. A person in white stands at the right edge.A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long orange-and-gold beaded necklace, holding a small book, seated on an ornate dark carved wooden sofa with brown upholstered cushions and orange trim. Behind the sofa hangs a white curtain with black leaf-scroll patterns. A bald man in orange robes stands at left holding a silver tray or bowl. At right, a woman in a white and gold saree bends forward beside a tall arrangement of green leaves and orange roses, while another woman in a purple saree stands at far right. Wooden side tables flank the sofa and a studio light is mounted at top right. Three physical people are visible plus the seated figure, four in total.April 13 20082008-04-13Photograph of a stage event with a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange bead garland seated on a brown upholstered sofa with carved dark wooden arms, a small wooden footstool before him. He holds up a book or framed item that a bald monk in orange robes on the left reaches toward. A woman in a white saree with gold border stands at right beside a woman in a purple saree with gold border who holds a large arrangement of orange flowers and green leaves. Behind them hangs a cream backdrop with dark brown leaf-vine patterning. Hidden by the visible cues alone, the seated figure's identity is uncertain, so no candidate is asserted.A photograph of a stage event with an ornate carved wooden sofa upholstered in brown and gold fabric at centre. A figure in a long saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and red garland sits on the sofa, holding up a small card or photograph in both hands. To the right, a woman in a white saree with gold border stands with hands folded in front of her, beside a woman in a purple saree with gold border who gestures with one hand. Behind them are a cream backdrop with black filigree patterns, tall floral arrangements with orange blooms and green leaves, and a small side table with a box. In the foreground lower edge, a blonde-haired person and a woman with a long braid in a red top are seen from behind, facing the stage, with a white-draped lectern at left.A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe wrapped over the shoulders sits on a large white rounded throne-style sofa with white bolster cushions, feet resting on a small wooden footstool with a white cushion. A rudraksha mala hangs from the neck and a red bindi marks the forehead. A microphone stand is positioned beside him. To the left stands a white-draped table holding a flower arrangement of red and white blooms in a terracotta vase, a water bottle and a paper sheet. Behind is dark maroon drapery and a patterned red-and-cream carpet on the stage. Appearance cues are consistent with the a person identity noted by the archive, a saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala and bindi in a throne setting, so this is labelled a person.2008-04-16Stage event with red curtains behind. A figure with long hair in a tied bun, wearing orange saffron robes, rudraksha mala beads, and a saffron shawl, sits cross-legged on a large white-draped cushioned seat with white bolsters, feet resting on a low wooden footstool over a patterned rug. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right holding a microphone, speaking. Two seated listeners in the foreground, one in orange, face away from the camera toward the stage. Visible people are four: the seated figure, the standing woman, and two foreground listeners. Appearance-based candidate for Swamiji is probable: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, and rudraksha beads on a white-draped seat. Scene is a seated discourse or satsang on stage.2008-04-16April 16 20082008-04-16A photograph of an indoor stage with a white-draped throne-like seat backed by a dark red curtain. A person with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange robe and a long gold-coloured necklace, sits on the white cushioned seat with a microphone stand beside them. In front, a man in an orange robe with a bare shaved head kneels and speaks into a handheld microphone while holding papers. Beside him, a woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels and bows, touching the low red-draped platform. A vase of red and white flowers stands on a white-covered table to the left, and a standing fan is at the right edge.2008-04-13