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Photograph of a figure standing on an ornate gold throne (peetha) beneath a gold umbrella-shaped canopy, against a dark blue draped backdrop. The central figure wears a white turban, a long purple and pale patterned embroidered tunic, a grey-white shawl and a long white and red flower garland, and holds a small object forward in one hand. Seated behind the throne is a figure in an orange garment. Gold lion-like armrests flank the throne, and a long platter of flower-decorated food sits in front. Devotees in colourful saris stand to the right, a few holding flower bunches, and a photographer with a camera is at left. a person cues: a throne, a gold umbrella, a white turban and a long flower garland, with his distinctive hair not clearly visible.

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A photograph of a stage event. A figure seated on a large gold throne under a gold ornate parasol wears a white turban, a pastel multicoloured embroidered long robe with a pale shawl, and a long garland of white, purple, red and green flowers with a red flower hanging down. The figure's hand extends a sweet or food toward a man on the left who leans in with folded hands. The man wears a white kurta with a yellow shawl and glasses. Gold ornamental stools and a pot-shaped vessel sit at the front, with a flower arrangement of yellow and orange blooms at right. Several women in saris sit in the background. Swamiji (probable): the figure on the throne has long swept-back hair, a turban, a rudraksha-style garland and ornate adornments, matching the page's claim, though the appearance cues are only moderately distinctive.2010-01-01A man in a white turban and a lavender-and-gold patterned long kurta stands with arms spread wide in front of an ornate gold throne. A long white and purple garland with red and green accents hangs around his neck, along with a gold bead necklace, and a light shawl drapes over one arm. He smiles broadly while a woman in a white outfit with folded hands and a man in an orange garment stand before him. Behind them, devotees watch, including a girl in a red dress and women in saris, one holding a bouquet of yellow and orange flowers. A flower-decorated tray sits on a table at the bottom edge. The man's turban, flowing long hair, and ornate clothing match the presentation cues, but the image does not establish identity, so the a person field is set to unsure.2010-01-01A man stands smiling on a stage before a golden throne with a carved lion-headed backrest and a golden parasol overhead. He wears a white turban, a pastel patterned long robe, a shawl draped over his arm, a long rudraksha mala, a golden necklace and a long garland with purple, white and red flowers. Gold-trimmed lion-shaped pedestals flank the throne, with flower arrangements and a tray of sweets in front. Seated and standing devotees, including women in saris, applaud behind him against a dark blue drape. A person in orange and cream robes stands at the left edge.2010-01-01A smiling man stands before a large ornate gold throne with carved crown-shaped top, in front of dark blue drapery. He wears a pale pink turban, a sparkly pink-and-lavender embroidered jacket, a white and multicolour flower garland with red, purple and white blooms, and gold beaded necklaces. He holds his hands together near his chest. Seated and standing devotees behind him include women in saffron, red and green saris, a man in an orange shawl at left, and a small girl in a red dress on the right. A cameraman with a video camera is visible behind the figure. A golden umbrella-like canopy hangs at the top of the frame.2010-01-01A man in a white turban and a pastel, sequined jacket stands before a golden throne with an ornate gold canopy and a dark blue backdrop. He wears a multicolored garland of white flowers with red, purple and green ribbons, a gold-bead necklace, and a white shawl over his shoulder, and he bends forward with his hands together over a flower-decorated table. To his left, a man with curly hair and glasses wears an orange robe and holds a white cloth. An audience of women in saris and men sits behind, and a basket of marigolds and flowers is at right. The scene is a stage ceremony in front of a seated audience.2010-01-01A man in a white turban and a lavender embroidered sherwani with a cream shawl stands beside a gold ornate throne, wearing a long white and red flower garland and a gold bead necklace. He smiles and extends his right hand toward a young man in white kurta with a yellow sash who bows with folded hands at a cake-cutting table. Behind them a cameraman in a yellow vest films, and a golden lion figure and a vase of flowers stand nearby. An orange cloth rests on a cushion on the throne. The a person cues are the swept-back long hair, ornate clothing and the throne setting, but the face is not used for identification.2010-01-01A man in a white turban and a pink sequinned embroidered sherwani stands at a stage behind a gold-carved throne with a gold umbrella overhead. He wears a multicoloured flower garland with a gold bead mala and a white shawl, and is cutting or touching a large cake-like offering on a turquoise-covered table. Behind him a small girl in a red outfit and women in saris watch, one woman holding a camera overhead, and a flower arrangement of orange and yellow blooms sits at the right edge. A man in a turban wearing pink and sequins with the robe and gold throne suggests a ceremonial birthday or jayanti celebration; the person is an appearance-based a person candidate with a turban, pink garment, garland and gold ornaments.2010-01-01A smiling man stands beside an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back and cream cushioned seat with a plum velvet pillow and orange cloth. He wears a white turban, a lilac and plum embroidered sherwani-style tunic with sequins, and a long garland of white jasmine with red, purple and green flowers, plus a gold bead necklace. His arms are open in a welcoming gesture. A gold parasol canopy is above, and a woman in a white sari with a blue border and a red shawl, and another in a yellow shawl, stand behind. Golden table with flowers and sweets in the foreground. a person: the man wears a white turban, a long gold bead necklace and a flower garland, and stands by a gold throne, but these cues are shared by many ceremonial dressers, so identity is uncertain.2010-01-01A man in a white turban and an ornate pastel embroidered robe sits on a gold throne with a gold-and-white floral garland and gold beaded necklace, smiling and reaching out with his hand. Before him a man in a white kurta and yellow shawl stands with his mouth open, apparently receiving or eating something. A gold lion-faced figure and a gold pedestal sit in front, with a table covered in petals and a camera operator behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a white turban, a rich embroidered robe and a gold necklace on a throne, a figure of the presiding teacher at this event.2010-01-01A smiling man stands in front of an ornate golden throne with a carved arched backrest and golden lion-shaped armrests on a stage draped in black. He wears a pink turban, a pink and mauve embroidered kurta-style garment, and a long white garland with multicoloured flower strands, with a gold-beaded mala around his neck. Two photographers in white and yellow vests shoot from the left, and on the right several women and a young girl in red and pink saris and dresses stand clapping, with a basket of yellow and orange flowers beside the throne. A man in white clothing is at the lower left. A man in a pink turban and such adornments is shown on the throne stage, presented as a person in person, a devotee-facing ceremonial appearance with turban, garland and mala.2010-01-01A photograph of an indoor stage event before a dark blue drape. A man in a long lavender-and-gold embroidered tunic with a white turban and a white-and-red garland stands before an ornate gilded throne with carved lion-head arms and a gold canopy, smiling as he offers a sweet to a man in a saffron-orange robe who leans forward with cupped hands to receive it. Two more saffron-robed men stand at left, and a camera operator in a yellow-trimmed white shirt films from behind, with flower arrangements in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure on the throne-side has a white turban, ornate embroidered clothing and a garland, and is the one offering the sweet, consistent with the page's claim of his presence.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage event where a man in a white turban and a pastel multicoloured embroidered long coat stands before an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella behind him. He wears a white and multicoloured flower garland and a gold ceremonial necklace. A younger man in white kurta on the left feeds him a sweet, while an older bearded man in saffron/orange robes with a gold necklace holds a small white item beside them. Women in saffron and other colours sit in the audience to the right, and a basket of flowers sits on the stage edge. a person candidate is the central man on the throne, appearance-based label: a person, wearing a turban, ornate clothing and a ceremonial garland, seated on a throne with a canopy.2010-01-01