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A 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.

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A photograph of a stage event in front of a dark blue draped backdrop. A man in an orange saffron robe, with long dark hair, leans forward with his mouth open as a man in an ornate purple and silver embroidered tunic and white turban feeds him a sweet from his right hand. The turbaned man wears long layered garlands of white flowers with red and purple blooms, a gold beaded necklace, and stands beside a large gold-carved throne. Behind them a cameraman films, and several people in white and yellow clothing stand nearby, with others applauding at the left edge. Marigold flowers and an orange cloth sit on the stage at the bottom right.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man in an ornate golden throne with a gold-fringed canopy above, wearing a white turban, a pastel pink and lavender embroidered sherwani with a sequined pattern, a long white and multicoloured flower garland, and a gold-bead necklace. He smiles and extends his right hand toward a bearded man with long dark curly hair in an orange robe, who leans forward with cupped hands and an open mouth receiving an offering. Another orange-robed person stands at left, and a cameraman in a yellow vest films from behind. In the foreground are vases of marigolds and red flowers and a row of white and orange blossoms on the platform edge, with a dark blue curtain behind.2010-01-01A 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 photograph of a stage event in front of dark blue drapes and an ornate gold throne with a crown-shaped top. A man in a white turban and a lavender-pink embroidered sherwani, with a long white and red flower garland and gold beads, smiles broadly while extending a piece of food toward a long-haired man in a white kurta and orange shawl who leans forward to receive it. Another person in an orange robe stands at the left edge, and a small girl in a red outfit and a basket of yellow and orange flowers appear to the right among seated spectators.2010-01-01A man in a pink and lavender embroidered sherwani with a white turban and red tilak stands before a gold-carved throne, smiling and extending his hand toward a bearded man in saffron robes with long curly hair. The saffron-robed man leans forward with hands raised, receiving something from the standing man. A gold lion-form carving and a white cushioned seat stand in front, with a floral arrangement at the bottom edge. Two men are visible: the standing man wears a multicoloured garland with a gold-bead mala, and the saffron-robed man wears a red and white sash. Behind them stands a dark drape and a few partially visible attendants.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man in a white turban and an embroidered lavender-and-pink sherwani with a long white and red flower garland and a gold bead necklace, smiling as he offers a small piece of sweet to an older man with grey hair and glasses, who wears a white kurta and an orange shawl and holds his palms together. Behind them is an ornate gold throne with carved gold lion-shaped armrests and a black draped backdrop. A photographer with a camera and a person in a yellow vest stand at the edge of the frame. a person: the seated man wears a white turban, a long garland and a gold necklace on a throne, consistent with the page's description of the event.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 gold necklace and a long white-and-red garland stands before a gilded golden throne with lion-form armrests. He extends his arm to feed a sweet to a kneeling man in orange robes with long dark hair, who holds his palms together in front of his face. Behind them a few devotees watch, including a young girl in red and a woman in a sari, and a photographer raises a camera on the right. The scene is set against a dark blue draped backdrop with a gold-framed throne canopy and floral arrangements at the lower right.2010-01-01A seated figure in a white turban and lavender embroidered sherwani with a multicoloured flower garland and a gold-tassel-adorned shawl reaches forward toward a devotee in orange robes, while a cake decorated with orange and yellow icing sits on a table in front. Behind him is a gold-carved throne flanked by golden lion figures, beneath a gold ornamental canopy. Around the stage, orange-robed devotees stand with hands pressed together in applause, and women in saris and a young girl in a red dress watch from the audience. The setting is a stage with a dark blue drape backdrop.2010-01-01A man in a white turban and a pastel purple-and-pink embroidered long coat stands before a gold ornate throne, wearing a white and multicolored flower garland with a gold bead necklace. He smiles and extends his hand to feed a sweet to a man in a white kurta with an orange waist cloth, who bows forward. Behind them, an older bearded man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the left, a woman in orange sari stands at right beside a floral arrangement, and several seated devotees and a small child in red watch from the background, with a dark draped backdrop and a gold canopy above. Rose petals cover the floor in the foreground. The turbaned man in the coat has distinctive ceremonial cues but his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.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 embroidered sherwani with a multicolored flower garland smiles as a woman in an orange kurta bows and reaches toward him near a large ornate golden throne with a gold-and-white cushioned seat. A rectangular cake decorated with flower petals sits on a table in front. At left, a man in orange robes and a gold necklace holds up a piece of sweet. Behind, saffron-clad and white-clad attendants, a child in a red dress and a woman in a red sari watch, and a photographer raises a camera. The setting is a hall with dark blue drapes and a golden canopy at top.2010-01-01