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A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scroll patterns and lion-head armrests, wearing a pale pink turban with a red bindi, a lavender embroidered sherwani with gold beadwork, a gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, and a long white-and-red garland with purple flowers. He wears a pale pink shawl over his shoulder and navy striped lower garment, resting his hands on the gold armrests. Swamiji (probable): the visible cues are long swept-back hair, a turban, ornate clothing, a gold necklace and garlands on the seated figure, who is in the presenter role on a stage. The background is dark with a golden peetha-style throne.

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A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and lion-form arms, centred on a stage. He wears a pale pink turban with a red tilak, a lilac and blue embroidered sherwani-style tunic with sequin work, a pale pink shawl, and a deep blue striped dhoti-like lower garment. He is draped with a long garland of white jasmine interwoven with red, green and purple flowers, and wears a heavy gold necklace of barrel beads with a central pendant. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and his hands rest on the cushioned armrests. The throne's gold backrest has ornate repoussé scrollwork and a circular medallion. The figure is a person, identified by the long hair, ornate gold and garland adornment, and the enthronement setting, though appearance alone is not conclusive.2010-01-01A seated man sits eyes closed on an ornate gilded throne with a large carved backrest and a red cushion on the platform. He wears a pale pink turban, a purple and gold embroidered sherwani-style robe, a gold bead necklace and a long white and red flower garland. A navy and gold striped dhoti-like cloth covers his legs and a pale shawl drapes over his arm.2010-01-01A seated man in a lavender embroidered sherwani with sequins and a grey-lilac shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests. He wears a pale pink turban, a red bindi, a long gold bead necklace with a pendant, and a large garland of white flowers with red, purple and green accents, with a blue striped dhoti-style lower garment and a red cushion beneath the throne. A gold-framed medallion with a relief figure sits at the top of the throne back. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate: he has a turban, ornate sherwani clothing, garland and gold necklace on a throne.2010-01-01A seated man in a white turban and a blue-and-mauve embroidered sherwani with sequined detailing sits on an ornate gold repoussé throne with lion-like armrests and a tall gold back. He wears a white and multicoloured flower garland and a heavy gold necklace, and raises both palms in a blessing gesture while smiling. The throne is backed by a dark blue curtain. A circular portrait medallion sits atop the throne back. Swamiji (probable): the figure has a turban, a gold necklace and a garland of ornate ceremonial dress, with a sherwani and an elevated gilded throne.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a high arched back, carved floral and mythical motifs, and lion-head armrest ends. He wears a pale pink turban with a red tilak mark, a lilac and blue embroidered sherwani with sequined detailing, a heavy gold necklace, and a long white-and-red-and-purple garland of flowers. His lower garment is blue with gold stripes and a pale pink shawl drapes over one side. He rests his hands on the cushioned armrests and sits on a red cushion placed on a gold pedestal stage. A dark backdrop surrounds the throne.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved, repoussé backrest and a dark blue backdrop. He wears a pale grey turban, a sparkly purple-blue embroidered kurta, a heavy gold necklace and a long white and red flower garland. He smiles and raises both palms in a greeting gesture. The gold throne is decorated with floral scrollwork and a lion-shaped armrest is visible at the right.2010-01-01May 07 20172017-05-07February 17 20132013-02-17November 08 20132013-11-08A smiling man sits on an ornate gold throne with intricate repoussé carving. He wears a pale pink turban with a small red tilak mark on the forehead, a multicoloured jewelled robe in purple, blue and pink with embroidered sleeves, and a long white and purple garland with red and green accents. Heavy gold beaded necklaces hang on his chest, and a grey shawl drapes over one arm. Both hands rest on the armrests. Swamiji (probable): long hair, turban, ornate saffron-toned clothing, and gold necklaces mark a candidate presentation, and he is seated on a throne in a public event setting.2010-01-01A seated man sits on an ornate gilded throne with carved floral and scrollwork panels and a rounded peak. He wears a pale cream turban, a red bindi, and a lilac-and-blue embroidered sherwani with sequin-like detailing over a navy and gold-bordered dhoti. He has a white and multicolour flower garland with a red rose cluster and a heavy gold bead necklace, and his hands are clasped in his lap. Bare feet rest on a red cushion. A microphone stand is visible at right. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long dark hair and gold ceremonial necklace; seated in a discourse setting.2010-01-01July 07 20092009-07-07