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A photograph of a stage ceremony under a tent with a golden throne draped in marigold and yellow flower garlands. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a white garment with a gold border and a gold bead necklace smiles and extends a hand toward a standing man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and an orange-and-blue ribbon garland. The standing man holds a glass plaque with two portraits on it and a printed caption. Silver and gold ritual vessels sit on the golden platform in front, with fruit and flowers in the foreground. Two people are visible.

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A seated figure on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers, with a golden trident mounted above and a golden lion sculpture at the left. The seated person wears a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border and a gold-bordered shawl, a heavy gold necklace, and a red bindi; the person's upper body is bare and they smile. Beside the throne a man in an all-white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds up a framed plaque or award with portrait photographs. Floral garlands and a row of small lamps sit at the base of the throne. The a person candidate shows long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and a gold-bordered garment, but the appearance is not conclusive enough for a firm identification.2010-01-01A seated man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a white and gold-bordered dhoti with a golden shawl, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow, orange and magenta flower garlands. He wears a thick gold necklace and smiles while a man in white kurta and dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at right, holding a small framed picture up toward him. Gold lion-form armrest and carved gold side panels frame the stage, with a gold trident mounted behind the throne and an arch of colourful flower decoration overhead. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, gold necklace and a gold-bordered shawl on a throne, matching the page's indication. Front of the stage holds a row of oil lamps and flower garlands.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man with long dark hair and a gold multi-strand necklace wears a white dhoti and shawl, smiling, while extending a small orange-tinted item toward a standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a sindoor-marked forehead and a wristwatch. The seated man sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne decorated with rainbow bands of marigolds, roses and lilies, and the standing man holds a framed photo of a woman with a small portrait sticker. A person in orange robes at the left edge reaches toward the exchange. Behind them stands a tented stage with draped pink fabric and a large white-and-teal decorative arch.2009-01-01Outdoor stage event under a white tent with pink draped curtains and a red carpet. A long-haired man with a beard-free face wearing a cream and gold-bordered white dhoti and shawl, gold chain necklaces, and bare feet sits on an ornate gold throne heaped with red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands and red velvet cushions. A man in white shirt and white trousers with a rudraksha-style necklace leans forward to offer a small plate or object. On the left, a man in orange robes holds an orange cloth. Peacock-feather style fan decorations with blue, white and red rings frame the throne. a person seated on the throne receiving an offering.2009-01-01A seated man in white and gold ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gold throne heavily decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a golden trishul visible at upper left. He wears a long gold-bordered white dhoti-style garment, a shawl draped over one shoulder, layered gold necklaces, and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair. He receives an orange-wrapped gift, with a pair of scissors visible in the wrapping, from a young man in saffron-orange robes and a gold chain at left. A microphone stand appears at right, with a patterned backdrop behind. Appearance-based a person cues include long swept hair, ornate gold necklaces and the throne setting, with a saffron-clad attendant presenting an offering.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-cream throne receiving a small framed plaque from a standing man. The seated figure has long dark hair, wears a white robe with gold borders, a gold-toned bead necklace, and is smiling broadly; a mostly orange-clad figure is partly visible at the left edge. The standing man wears a white shirt and white trousers and bows slightly while handing over the plaque. Behind them is a backdrop of yellow flowers with red and purple floral garlands, a silver kalasha-style urn on the right, and white and red decorative trim.2010-01-01A long-haired figure in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim sits on a gilded throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange, magenta and white, a golden lion at the base. The seated figure wears a heavy gold necklace and smiles while accepting a small object from a man in an all-white kurta and dhoti with a rudraksha mala, who extends his hands. A trident hangs on the left and a person in orange robes stands at the edge holding an orange cloth. Wall and stage backdrop are patterned with red and white tiles and yellow flowers.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremony on a stage framed by a large arch of marigold and yellow flower garlands. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-coloured shawl and a gold necklace, is seated on a golden throne and smiling as he receives a clear glass award plaque. A younger man in an orange robe and beaded necklace stands at left holding papers, and a man in a white shirt and white trousers stands at right presenting the plaque. The throne has gold carved armrests and white flower strings below. The seated man shows swept-back hair, gold necklace and gold-bordered white cloth as cues. A trident stands in the upper left.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01