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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a red bindi on his forehead and long swept-back hair. A man in a dark striped shirt and khaki trousers bends forward, leaning his head toward him while the seated man's hands reach to his face. A tray of sweets and a small water bottle sit on a wooden stand beside gold lion-form armrests. A draped backdrop and a pillar print sit behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a red bindi, presented on a throne.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a red bindi and long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne carved with lion figures. He leans forward and places his hands on the head of a bowing man in a dark striped shirt and khaki trousers, who wears a rudraksha-style mala and a ring. A wooden tray in front holds small packets, sweets and a water bottle, and a pale curtain with a pillar motif forms the backdrop.2009-12-01February 27 20132013-02-27A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes smiling broadly during a ceremony on a raised stage. He wears a long gold bead necklace, a gold armlet, and has long swept-back hair; his appearance is consistent with a swamiji candidate, so this is Swamiji (probable), seated on a red-cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest. In front of him, a younger man in a maroon garment bends forward with palms pressed together, performing a respectful namaskar. A dark blue curtain hangs behind them, and red-and-gold offering trays are visible at the base of the throne.2011-11-11September 20 20152015-09-20A photograph in a shrine room with a gilded throne backed by an ornate golden arch, seated on a leopard-print cushion. A man in a rust-orange turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on the throne, smiling, as a man in an orange kurta bows forward and extends his hands to receive or touch his. Behind them a standing attendant in orange and a second figure stand beside a framed painted panel of deities with a trident. Fruit, an orange cloth and a gold lion-form pedestal sit in the foreground. Four people appear: the seated man, the bowing man, the standing attendant and a partly visible figure at the left edge. a person is probable: the seated man wears a rust-orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala, but the face is not clear enough to be certain.2016-04-28A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala with long swept-back dark hair placing a hand on the head of a man in a white striped shirt and brown trousers who bends forward with palms pressed together. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne-back. A partially visible person in white stands at left, and another figure in white is behind them. A small gold-toned cabinet and a red cloth draped over the armrest appear in the foreground. Probable Swamiji is shown in appearance-based terms only by his saffron robe, long hair and rudraksha mala, seated in a blessing gesture of darshan.2010-10-23A photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of an ornate gilded throne backdrop with red draped fabric. A tall man with long dark hair tied back, wearing an orange shawl, a gold-beaded necklace, rudraksha-style beads, a brown dhoti with gold border and gold armlets, reaches toward a silver rod. A second man in a cream kurta with an orange shawl bends forward, head lowered, toward the rod. A silver trident stands at the right edge.2013-02-08A photograph of an indoor blessing scene in a white-walled room with gold-coloured ornamental finials and a wooden low table. A seated man in an orange turban, rudraksha mala with a long necklace of beads, and an orange-brown wrap over a bare upper body reaches forward and places his hand on the head of a devotee bowing deeply. The devotee wears a brown shirt and an orange shawl draped over the head, and holds a yellow fruit in one hand. A leopard-print cushion and gold lion-head ornament are visible.2016-04-30A man in a cream long-sleeved shirt and grey pinstriped trousers bows low at the feet of a seated figure in an ornate orange throne with carved black wooden armrests. The seated figure wears orange sleeveless robes and a long string of rudraksha beads, with long swept-back hair, and extends one hand palm-down over the bowing man. A second man in orange robes stands behind them, hands clasped. Red velvet drapes hang behind, a microphone stand stands at right, and a small bowl sits near the throne. Visible cues are the orange robes, rudraksha mala and long hair; this looks like a probable Swamiji (probable) receiving a devotee's padapuja on the throne.2010-09-08A photograph in a red and gold ceremonial setting. A man with long swept-back hair, a shawl of orange cloth, brown dhoti with gold border, multiple rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and a gold armband is smiling as he drapes an orange shawl over the shoulders of a kneeling man in a grey kurta who bows his head. Behind them are a large gold ornate backdrop, silver trishul staffs and a red curtain. The man with long hair and rudraksha malas matches the Swamiji (probable) presentation cues, so this is an in_person candidate. Two physical people are visible.2013-02-08A photograph of a satsang stage with an ornate gold throne upholstered in red cushions. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with a maroon border and a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace, sits smiling on the throne, with one hand resting on the armrest. A man in a white striped shirt kneels before him, holding a red cloth and bowing toward him. To the left, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe stands with his palms pressed together beside a brass vessel. Behind them is a backdrop of a large banyan tree with aerial roots. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ceremonial beads, so this is a probable Swamiji candidate present in person.2010-10-31 +1 copies