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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, surrounded by a flower-decorated backdrop of orange marigolds, purple blooms and yellow garlands. The seated man wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a red and white tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair; he has long garlands of white, pink and yellow flowers draped over his shoulders and lap, and his feet are bare on a small red mat strewn with petals. Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne, with the appearance cues of saffron robe, bead necklace and long hair. To the left, a man in white clothes bows with palms pressed together, and to the right a woman in a white sari stands with her hands clasped. Flower offerings and fruit sit on a gold-carved stand at the left.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling broadly. He wears a white garland of flowers with pink and yellow accents, a gold necklace, and a tilak on his forehead. Behind him, a backdrop of marigolds, orange gerberas, pink and purple blooms frames the throne. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward, pressing his forehead to the seated man's hand in an act of reverence.2010-10-24 +1 copiesA padapuja ceremony under a white tent with floral-garlanded golden throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, sits on the gilded peetha and smiles while an older woman in a white sari bows with her head touching the figure's feet. Before the throne, a man in a white shirt bends forward over a gold tray holding pink and red flowers. On the left, a bald priest in white dhoti with a flower garland stands. On the right, a man in orange kurta with a saffron shawl and a garland looks on. Garlands in red, yellow and green drape the throne backdrop.2011-07-15A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red upholstered back, wearing long swept-back dark hair, a large white and multicolour flower garland and a green-and-white-beaded garland. He is bare-chested beneath the orange cloth, gesturing with a raised palm while smiling. Before him, a man in white kurta and dhoti kneels with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, several men in white with orange shawls stand near a draped red and gold backdrop, and scattered flower petals cover the floor. The distinctive saffron robe, long hair and adornments match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and the throne and kneeling devotee suggest a darshan setting.2007-02-24November 12 20102010-11-12February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a man in orange robes seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a long red and yellow flower garland and an orange cloth. A devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers bows deeply with his head touching the seated man's feet. Two orange-robed young attendants kneel and stand at the left, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at the right. Red and pink flower arrangements sit on side tables, with fruit on a tray, in front of a red and pink backdrop.2009-08-21A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on a gold and red throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, pink and red flowers. He wears a long red-pink garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with long swept-back dark hair, and holds his palms together in greeting while smiling. A woman in a white sari with gold border bends low at his feet, which rest on a red footstool, as she performs padapuja. Behind them, devotees in white shirts and orange shawls stand under a tent with red pennants and a decorated cylindrical banner. Petals are scattered on the floor. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a garland and a rudraksha mala, seated on a throne being honoured with padapuja.2007-12-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, a large gold back panel behind him and the arms draped with long garlands of white, pink, yellow and purple flowers. He wears a red bindi and a beaded neck garland, smiles, and raises one hand toward an elderly man in white who stands before him with palms joined in greeting, a rudraksha mala hanging from his wrist. On the left, a man in white and saffron stands near the throne, and on the right a woman in a white sari with a plaited hair style stands beside the seat. Floral arrangements in orange, yellow and purple decorate the background. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and orange ceremonial clothing, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) receiving devotees at a satsang setting. Four people are visible.2010-10-24July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate gilded throne with red tiger-striped cushions, wearing an orange turban, orange robes and a white and orange flower garland, smiling broadly. Beside the throne stands a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with hands joined in reverence, and in front a devotee in orange kneels or bows before the throne. A golden trident-like staff stands at the side, and the backdrop is decorated with yellow and red flower arrangements and a white and blue patterned panel. The seated figure shows distinctive orange turban and garland cues, so this is an appearance-based a person in a throne-seated honouring scene.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a pink-and-white flower garland, with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and gold beaded necklaces, sitting on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest. A man in a white shirt and orange-bordered dhoti stands bent forward with palms pressed together, receiving a touch on the forehead from the seated figure's hand. A golden lion-shaped stand and bright marigold and rose floral decorations surround the throne. The setting resembles a darshan or blessing moment in a temple-like hall.2009-12-24