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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a maroon border and a long rudraksha bead necklace sits in front of an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest, a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair falling past his shoulders. A man in a white striped shirt bows forward with his head near the seated figure's shoulder, holding a gold ritual object, while a woman in a teal and white floral-patterned sari with red flowers stands at right with gold bangles. A younger man in orange at left holds his hands folded in namaskar. The backdrop shows a painted banyan tree and forest scene.

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A central figure sits on a large ornate gilded throne with a foliage backdrop of a banyan tree and waterfall. He wears an orange saffron garment and a long strand of golden-beaded mala necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. A man in a white short-sleeved shirt bows low with his head near the seated figure's lap. To the right, a woman in a blue and grey patterned sari with red floral motifs stands with her hands raised, and a younger woman in white with a gold border stands beside her. At left edge, a monk in orange robes gestures toward a gold-trimmed ritual stand.January 28 20092009-01-28December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace, with long swept-back hair, and is appearance-based a person seated in a position of honour. Around him, a bald man in white and an orange-shawled man stand close, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right, and a woman in a white patterned shawl kneels at the throne's base beside pink flowers. A woman in an orange shawl stands at the far right edge.2008-10-08June 14 20092009-06-14October 08 20082008-10-08A seated man with long dark hair wears saffron-orange robes, a thick gold-and-white garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, smiling as a man in white dhoti and shirt bows to touch his hands. The seated figure sits on a gold-ornate throne-like seat backed by a large gilded arch decorated with garlands of yellow, white and red flowers. Two women stand beside him: one wears a cream sari with gold border and a braid, the other a dark outfit, and a monk in orange stands at left. A devotee holds an offering package near the seated man's lap. The scene suggests a felicitation or biksha moment at a public ceremony.2008-07-17A photograph of a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back and red seat, wearing a saffron-orange robe and multiple beaded mala necklaces with a gold chain. He extends one arm while a kneeling man in white clothes touches his forehead with raised hands. To the left, a man in dark red robes with a gold border and a rudraksha mala sits on a white cloth beside a tall brass lamp stand. Behind them is a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree and temple pillars. A man with white hair in white clothes stands at the right edge beside a carved gold panel. The scene resembles a darshan with a person being blessed on the throne. Four people are visible. The seated figure has long swept hair, distinctive orange robes and rudraksha beads, which fits the appearance-based a person candidate cues.2011-12-20July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved cobra hood canopy, lion-head armrest and leopard-print cushions. The seated man wears a saffron-orange garment, a white-and-pink flower garland, and a rudraksha-style mala, with a red tilak on his forehead; he holds his hands open. A man in a white dhoti with gold border and a bare upper body bends forward with hands on the seated figure's feet, while another man in white kneels at the left edge. A woman in white with an orange shawl sits at the right. Behind them is a painted jungle backdrop with a deity-like figure and floral offerings, and brass lamps stand on either side. The seated figure has distinctive saffron and ornate cues, so this is a person presence in person.2016-03-05October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA 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