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A photograph on a stage at an evening event. A man in an orange robe with a leopard-print shawl, long swept-back hair and bare feet sits on an ornate orange-cushioned throne with black carved arms, holding a white bag with a golden tree motif. Beside him stand attendants: a young man in white with an orange sash and a long bead necklace, a man in orange holding a white bag with a tree motif, and another man in orange. In the foreground a man in white kneels and bows, his head close to the throne's footstool, which is decorated with marigold and rose garlands. Behind them a cameraman in white films, and a painted backdrop of blue sky and mountains hangs beside a beige curtain under stage lights. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a leopard-print shawl, cues consistent with the page's description of the event.

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A photograph of a stage event at night under bright lights. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate orange-and-black throne-style chair in front of a painted blue sky backdrop. Before him, an older man in white ritual clothes and a white dhoti bends forward, offering a silver tray or plate to the seated figure. Behind them, another man in orange stands and a cameraman with a large camera is visible. On the left, an elderly man in white clothes and a younger boy in white with an orange sash stand near a gold-curtained wall. The stage edge is decorated with marigold and pink flower garlands.2010-02-12A seated man on an ornate golden throne with dark carved armrests wears an orange robe under a leopard-print shawl, a white jasmine garland with red flowers around his neck, and a red bindi on his forehead; he smiles while a devotee in white kneels and offers a flower to him. Standing around are a young man in white, another in an orange robe, and two women, one in a pink shawl and one in yellow. Behind them a painted backdrop shows a snow-capped mountain against blue sky.2010-02-12A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate orange-and-silver carved throne against a painted mountain backdrop. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange garment with a leopard-print shawl, a white and red flower garland, and a red-and-white forehead mark, with long dark hair. A bald man in white clothes bows deeply with hands at the seated figure's feet. On the left, a man in white with hands pressed in prayer stands beside a woman in orange. On the right, people in yellow and pink saris stand nearby. In the foreground, a man with a white dhoti and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, and a woman in white with a pink shawl sits with eyes lowered before orange and yellow flower offerings.2010-02-12A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate orange throne with black carved armrests, in front of a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a colourful sky. The central figure has long dark hair, a red-and-white flower garland and a leopard-print wrap over orange robes, with a red tilak on the forehead, and is smiling. A man in a white shirt leans in and touches the forehead of the seated figure. Other people stand around: a woman in orange on the left, a man in orange near the throne, two women in white with coloured borders at right, and a figure in white and cream sari bending forward in front of the throne. Marigold petals and flowers lie on the floor below.2010-02-12A stage event with a figure in orange robes and a long swept-back hairstyle seated on a large gold throne with carved black armrests, a rudraksha-style necklace and ornate gold beads at the chest, a white tilak on the forehead, and bare feet resting on a small wooden footstool. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange robes and ornate gold necklace on the figure seated on the throne. A man in white kneels before the throne, holding an offering or document in both hands toward the seated figure. Beside him, a second person in orange robes with a long hairstyle and gold necklace kneels with head bowed. A man in white stands at left with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them hangs a large backdrop of a mountain-like scene in pastel orange and blue, with white draped curtains at left. Marigold and flower garlands line the stage floor in the foreground, and a microphone stand stands at right.2010-02-12A photograph of a satsang-style gathering on a golden throne before a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a blue sky. Seated on the throne is a smiling person with long dark hair and a red tilak, wearing an orange saffron robe with a leopard-print wrap and a garland of white flowers with red blooms. An older man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl bends forward with palms joined, holding a garland. Other devotees stand nearby: a man in white with folded hands at left, and women in white and pink saris with folded hands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears orange robes, long swept-back hair, a tilak and a floral garland on the ceremonial throne, the cues associated with the page's Swamiji reference. Ritual setting consistent with a darshan welcome.2010-02-12A photograph of a stage ceremony beside an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with white and pink flower garlands and a gold-and-cream cushion. A woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange sari with gold border and white garland stands at left, holding a small blue-and-white gift box toward a man in an orange robe with a gold beaded necklace. A young man in a dark green kurta and white dhoti stands beside them, and a woman in a green sari with gold border stands at far right. In the foreground a man in white shirt and white dhoti bends low with hands folded in reverence before the throne. Floral arrangements in orange, red and yellow decorate the backdrop, with a navy curtain behind.2009-12-23A photograph on a stage at an evening satsang event. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a shawl and a beaded rudraksha mala necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-black throne-style chair with a yellow cushion and a footstool. A kneeling man in a white kurta and white dhoti offers a small printed booklet or pamphlet with both hands. A woman in orange clothing is partly visible behind the throne. A microphone stands at the right, and a painted backdrop of clouds and mountains fills the background.2010-02-12A photograph on a stage at an ornate golden throne with black carved armrests. A figure in a flowing orange robe with an orange shawl, rudraksha beads and a gold-toned necklace sits smiling, with long dark hair and a red mark on the forehead, receiving a small booklet from a kneeling man in a white dhoti and shirt who bows toward the throne. Beside the throne a younger man in orange robes and a garland holds a booklet, and another man in orange stands behind with a tilak and an orange cloth. Marigold flowers lie on the stage floor and a brass vessel sits near the throne. Behind is a large painted backdrop of a mountain landscape with a sunset sky.2010-02-12A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a carved crest and lion-like finials is draped in orange robes and a red and white flower garland with a yellow marigold tassel. A man in a white dhoti and shirt kneels on a white sheet, bowing forward to touch the seated figure's feet in reverence. Two monks in orange and white stand behind, and a person in white stands at the left edge. A red and gold backdrop and a hanging golden canopy frame the scene.2007-02-24A photograph of a seated man in long wavy dark hair and orange robes with a leopard-print shawl, smiling and extending his right hand toward a younger man kneeling on the left in orange robes. Between them is a low tan cushioned seat with a round bolster and an orange cloth, with fruit and offerings on a small table, and a water bottle. A standing man behind wears white clothes, glasses and a tilak. A painted sky backdrop with orange and blue clouds fills the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated in orange robes, long swept-back hair, a golden-bead necklace and a leopard-print shawl, the appearance cues offered for this label; he is the seated figure receiving a kneeling devotee.2010-02-12A stage event with a painted mountain-and-sky backdrop and a flower-strewn floor. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a leopard-print shawl, stands at right at a white pedestal holding an open book. Beside them, a man in an orange robe holds a white book with a tree motif. A person in a red-brown garment lies prostrate on the flower-covered floor at lower centre. Two men in white kurta-style clothes stand at the left edge beside white and pink drapes. Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired figure in the leopard-print shawl, shown with the swept-back hair and saffron robe cues, presiding at the pedestal.2010-02-12