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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing orange robes and a long rudraksha mala with a crown-like head covering, hands folded, while a group sits on the floor before him. Around 10 people are visible, including men in white dhotis with forehead markings and gold necklaces, and women in saris and kurtas with hair in braids, several with hands in anjali. Brass and silver trays on the floor hold fruit, flowers and offerings, and a standing fan and a microphone are nearby. The setting suggests a satsang seated before a throne.

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October 22 20142014-10-22November 24 20102010-11-24A seated man on a gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala across his chest, and has long swept-back hair; he sits with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap, appearing to be the central figure of a pada puja. Devotees kneel and sit around him: a woman in a cream sari with a red blouse and a man in white with a gold necklace press their palms together, and a woman in an orange top sits at the front. Brass and silver trays holding pink lotus flowers, fruits and offerings sit at the base of the throne. Behind him stand a golden deity murti and garlands of orange, red and white flowers. Probable Swamiji seated in orange with rudraksha and long hair, with devotees offering worship at the feet.2010-11-18 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap, with white tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair. Around him, devotees kneel and sit on the floor in front of gold-rimmed brass plates holding fruit, flowers and offerings, including pink lotus blossoms and red apples. A woman in white with a red bindi and a woman in orange with a child join their palms in prayer, and a bald man in orange sits at the left edge. A gold-carved wooden side table holds more fruit and a water bottle, and a painted backdrop of a temple scene stands behind the throne. a person: the man on the throne wears saffron/orange robes, a long swept-back hairstyle, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and is seated in a place of honour during a satsang-style puja setting.2010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a hall, with a white projection screen and dark drapes behind. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala, a sweeping long hairstyle and a white tilak, with hands joined in a seated meditative posture. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala beside a throne. Around him, devotees sit on the floor with joined palms: a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with white body markings, a woman in a yellow top, a woman in a pink saree, and a man in white at left. Some are visible from the back in the foreground. Trays of fruit and flowers sit on the floor and a small table holds apples and a small fan on the side. A standing microphone is at left, and a monk in orange stands in the background.2010-11-30November 10 20102010-11-10A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in a hall with pink walls and dark blue curtains. A man in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, while devotees kneel before him. Devotees in white ritual clothes and folded hands, including a woman in a green blouse and a shaved-headed priest with a chanting mic, surround a golden tray with brass plates holding apples, flowers and red offerings. A woman in a yellow-trimmed garment kneels at the front. A visible a person cue: the seated figure wears saffron and multiple rudraksha malas on a gold throne, a role of guru receiving worship.2010-09-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits with hands folded on a richly carved gold throne with red cushions, against a backdrop of gold-framed garlands and a golden deity image. Around him, devotees in white dress kneel and sit on the floor before silver and gold plates holding pink lotus flowers, oil lamps and offerings; one man in white with a shaved head and mala presses his palms together, and women in white and yellow sit with hands in anjali.2010-11-19A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, long swept-back hair and a relaxed posture, while devotees gather on the floor. In the foreground, women in saffron and orange saris and a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth with a tilak and beaded gold-toned necklace hold brass plates of flowers and offerings, and others in white with yellow shawls sit with palms pressed together. A gold-framed wooden table with a small floral arrangement sits beside the throne against a black curtain and a pale screen, with a carved stone figure at the right edge. Whether the seated figure is the a person is uncertain from appearance alone, so the a person field is set to unsure.2010-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 26 20102010-10-26