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A person in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits barefoot on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha), speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind the throne, a deity murti with a crown and garlands of yellow and red flowers sits on a red cloth beneath a gold arch, flanked by gold lamp stands (oil lamps) and grey carved stone pillars with red curtains. Fruit offerings sit on gold side tables at either side of the throne. The setting appears to be an open outdoor shrine pavilion.

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A man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, speaking into a microphone on a stand while raising one index finger. He has long swept-back hair and a bare-footed posture on a red-carpeted dais. Behind him, a gold deity murti in a gilded arch wears a red turban and is garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, with a shivalingam-like form in front. Gold lamp stands and carved grey stone pillars frame the shrine-like setting.2010-09-13September 04 20102010-09-04September 13 20102010-09-13December 30 20092009-12-30A man with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open-sided pavilion before a shrine. He wears a saffron-orange robe over his bare shoulder and a long rudraksha mala. Behind him a deity murti in yellow and orange garments is adorned with fresh garlands of yellow and white flowers. Gold kalasha-style lamps stand around the shrine, and in front of the throne are brass plates of fruit and pink flowers. Carved stone walls and an orange curtain frame the scene, with a microphone stand visible at the right.2010-11-03December 29 20092009-12-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and bare feet sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, one raised index finger, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him stands a gilded altar with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands and a golden canopy, flanked by carved stone pillars and golden lamp stands. A small dark stone niche figure sits to the right. The red-carpeted platform suggests a discourse setting. Swamiji (probable): long hair and a rudraksha mala with a saffron robe on a throne fit the candidate's presentation, with several cues matching.2010-09-13A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala around his neck, hands pressed together in namaskar, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a stone shrine. Behind him stands a deity murti in red garments and a crown-like headdress, holding a trident-like staff. A gold kalasha-style stand and brass lamps sit nearby, with a small floral arrangement on a golden table in front. A microphone stand is at right beside red-and-white striped pillars and an orange-walled building. Given the page's Swamiji flag and the appearance cues of long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated for a satsang in a temple courtyard.2010-11-06A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, speaking into a microphone on a stand. His bare feet rest on a red footstool. Behind him stands a deity murti draped with a garland of yellow and red flowers and a white and gold cloth, beside brass lamps and a small orange figure. A red-and-orange curtain hangs at right, with a stone shrine carving behind. This is a Swamiji (probable) seated for a public talk, with appearance-based cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads.2010-11-03A photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, before a shrine. Behind him stand two painted deity murtis with crowns and garlands of yellow and orange flowers, flanked by gold lamp stands. Brass oil lamps and fruit offerings sit at the base of the throne, and the stone shrine has carved pillars and a red curtain.2010-08-05November 06 20102010-11-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a red velvet and gold throne before a shrine of deity murtis draped with marigold garlands. He wears a white flower garland and holds a hand raised in speech, with a microphone stand before him. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Orange curtains frame the open pavilion, with carved stone pillars, brass lamps and an oil lamp burning at the edge. Yellow and red garlands decorate the platform, and colourful painted pillars stand at the sides.2009-12-29