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A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with a maroon border sits in a carved wooden chair with his palms pressed together in namaste near his chin and eyes lowered. A gold rudraksha-style mala with a gold pendant hangs on his chest and he wears gold bangles. A microphone on a stand is in front of him, and a silver bowl sits at lower left. Behind him stand large polished gold-toned figures. a person cues: orange robes, gold mala and pendant, seated on a carved throne with microphone.

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A bald man in saffron-orange robes with maroon trim sits cross-legged at night, palms pressed together in namaskar before his face with eyes lowered. A gold-coloured rudraksha-style necklace with a small framed photo pendant hangs on his chest, and a gold bangle is on his wrist. A microphone on a stand stands at his side. Behind him is an ornate golden elephant-shaped structure on a gold stand, and a carved wooden backrest rests behind his seat. A silver bowl with a lotus-petal rim sits on the marble platform in front, with red cloth and silver ritual items at the lower left edge. Night-time outdoor setting with dark foliage behind.2010-11-09A photograph of a shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes seated on an ornately carved wooden throne-style chair, with a red tilak on his forehead and a long gold-toned bead necklace around his neck. He holds his hands together in front of a microphone stand and a silver offering bowl, eyes lowered as if chanting or speaking. Behind him stands a gilded golden structure with ornate carvings and red-and-white striped drapes, with orange flowers in the left background. The scene reads as a seated discourse or ritual address in a temple-style hall. The subject's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so no name is assigned.2010-11-09A photograph of a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes seated in a carved wooden chair with a tiger-striped cushion, eyes closed in meditation with hands folded over his lap. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace and a red-and-gold mala-style neck garland, a red tilak on his forehead, and a bangle on his wrist. A microphone on a stand is in front of him, with a silver bowl of offerings, incense sticks and a small oil lamp on a stone ledge beside him. Behind him are gold-leaf carved decorations, a brass pillar, and a wall with red and white stripes. The person's appearance is consistent with a person (saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and carved throne), though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-11-09A photograph of a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes seated cross-legged on a carved wooden seat with a high ornate backrest. He wears a gold bead necklace, a red tilak on his forehead and a gold bangle, and holds his cupped hands out over a silver bowl placed on a stone platform. A microphone stands before him. Behind him a gilded ornate structure with a golden lion-like figure and marigold flowers appear, with red and white striped drapes. Brass and silver ritual vessels are visible at the lower left. Appearance-based label: a person seated in saffron robes with a gold bead necklace, presiding over a talk and ritual offering.2010-11-09A seated man in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and red cushions, hands pressed together in anjali mudra at his chest with eyes closed. He wears a saffron head cloth, a tilak mark and red kumkum dot on his forehead, and layered rudraksha and crystal malas around his neck. A microphone stands near him and a forest backdrop with trees fills the background. a person: the saffron clothing, orange head cloth, multiple malas and throne seating match the appearance cues noted for this archive subject, and the page indicates he was present at this event.2011-08-29 +1 copiesA seated man in orange-saffron robes with his palms pressed together in prayer, eyes lowered. He has a shaved head with white horizontal tilak lines on his forehead and white stripes on his arms and chest. A gold bead necklace hangs on his chest and a gold bracelet is on his wrist. Before him is a silver bowl on a tray. Behind him is a carved wooden chair and a wall with red and white vertical stripes, with green plants at the side. The chair and clothing suggest a ritual setting, but no visible cue establishes that this man is a person, so his identity is uncertain.2010-11-05November 24 20102010-11-24A man with a red bindi and short dark hair sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold repoussé backdrop, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red border, a long rudraksha mala, and an orange-and-red beaded bracelet on his upper arm. A small microphone on a flexible stand rests near his chest. A grey curtain hangs behind the throne. The scene suggests a seated discourse or satsang. a person: the saffron clothing, long rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne setting are cues for the page-indicated speaker, though appearance alone is not conclusive.2011-02-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with gold trim sits on a brown cushioned throne with a carved dark wooden backrest, hands pressed together in namaste and eyes closed. He wears a long gold-bead necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair swept back. A microphone on a stand is positioned near him. Behind the throne, a floral arrangement of red, yellow and green flowers fills the background. The scene suggests a seated discourse setting. Swamiji (probable): the saffron and gold ceremonial attire, long swept-back hair and gold bead necklace match the appearance cues, shown here seated in a discourse-style setting.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron shawl with a rudraksha mala necklace sits before an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He has short dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and his palms are pressed together in anjali namaskar. A microphone on a stand is in front of him. a person based on the orange clothing, rudraksha mala and ornate gold seat cues; the page indicates a morning satsang.2010-11-02A man seated on an ornate gold-framed throne with a deep maroon velvet back, eyes closed, palms pressed together in anjali mudra at chest height. He wears a gold beaded headband, a red bindi, a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulders, rudraksha-style beaded mala necklaces and a gold ceremonial necklace. Warm gold-toned stone wall in the background.2012-05-07A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and cushions, in front of a microphone on a stand. He wears saffron-orange robes, a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, and a red bindi on his forehead. His hair is swept back, and his palms are pressed together in front of his chest with eyes closed, as in a satsang discourse. Behind him is a backdrop with a framed deity murti in white and red. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, seated on a golden throne during the discourse.2010-10-21 +2 copies