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A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange robe seated on a red-cushioned throne with an ornate gold back, smiling and extending his hand toward a man in a white shirt who bends low at his feet to offer respect. Behind them, an older man in white with an orange shawl gestures, and a monk in orange stands nearby. A white table holds a tray of bananas, an apple and flowers. Several men in white shirts stand around the scene, and a small purple bird logo appears at upper left.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe on a red-cushioned throne with ornate gold carved back, long dark hair falling past the shoulders, hands pressed together in namaste and a smile. In front of the throne stands a white table holding a silver tray with fruit and flowers. A man in white shirt and dhoti with orange shawl bows low with folded hands, and another man kneels on a red prayer mat at lower left. Standing behind are several men in white shirts, one wearing a yellow shawl, and a monk in orange robes. A dark blue curtain hangs behind, with a purple logo at upper left.2010-09-05A photo of a smiling man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a red bindi, seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and raising one hand in greeting. A man in a white checked shirt bows toward him at left, with a tray of fruit and flowers on a white table between them. Behind them stand several men in white shirts, one wearing an orange and red scarf, in a room with dark blue curtains. The seated man shows distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ceremonial throne cues, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate in an honoured seat.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange saffron robe with no sleeves, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and red cushions, bare feet on a red mat, smiling and raising one hand toward a man in a white shirt bending forward at left. Beside the throne, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl sits on a chair, and a man in orange robe holds a sheet of paper behind a white table bearing a plate of fruit. Standing devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one with vertical tilak, surround the scene against a dark blue curtain.2010-09-05August 01 20102010-08-01A photograph of a long-haired man in a flowing orange robe seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in greeting and smiling. Before him, a man in white clothing and an orange shawl bows low, with a white table holding fruit, a plate and offerings in front of the throne. Behind them, a man in an orange robe stands with hands clasped, and a man in a yellow shawl and other men in white stand in the background against a black curtain. A patterned red rug covers the floor, and a gold footstool sits at the front. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in orange robes with long swept-back hair, and this is a seated greeting of devotee and throne-seated figure rather than a formal puja.2010-09-05A seated man in an orange robe with long, swept-back black hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red velvet cushions, extending his hand while a man in a white shirt kneels on a red mat before him and reaches out. Beside the throne, a man in an orange robe stands at a white table holding a tray of fruit and flowers, and several men in white shirts with red or yellow shawls stand around them against a dark blue backdrop. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji candidate based on the long swept-back hair, orange robe and throne, and is shown receiving a devotee.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, dressed in orange robes with long wavy dark hair, extending a hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in orange robes whose head is bowed. Standing around are several men in white shirts and white dhotis, one holding a small plate of offerings. Behind them a bald man in white with an orange shawl stands near a table holding fruit, a banana bunch, flowers and a red-and-yellow fruit. Dark blue draped curtains form the background.2010-09-05A photograph of a gathering where a long-haired man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne chair, turned toward a bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl who kneels beside a small white table holding fruit and flowers. The seated figure in orange has long, swept-back dark hair and a bare-armed orange garment; the robed man is saying something with open hands. Behind them, a standing man wears an orange robe and others in white with yellow shawls stand in the background. A seated man in a white shirt with an orange-pink shawl sits on a red chair at left. Dark drapery forms the backdrop.2010-09-05A seated man with long dark hair and an orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. A man in a cream shirt leans in from the left, holding a small object toward a seated man in white clothes with an orange shawl. Standing behind the throne, a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a tray with fruit and offerings, and two men in white shirts stand in the background against a dark blue curtain. Five people are visible in the scene.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-framed red throne, wearing a saffron-orange robe and with long, wet-looking dark hair swept back, extending a hand toward a kneeling bearded man in a white shirt who holds a small white object in his hands. Behind them, a white-clad attendant stands with a yellow shawl, an older man in white with an orange shawl sits, and other attendants in white and yellow-trimmed garments stand nearby. A side table holds fruit, sweets and a plate, and a dark blue backdrop fills the background. Appearance-based probable candidate: a person, seated on the throne in orange robes with long swept-back hair, blessing a devotee.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated figure in long wavy black hair and an orange sleeveless robe on a gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion, smiling as a man kneels and bows his head toward his feet on a folded patterned mat. A small white side table holds a tray of fruit, and a seated man in white with an orange shawl holds a paper. Standing attendants in white kurtas and orange dhotis or shawls, one holding papers, watch from behind. The seated figure in orange has distinctive long hair and ornate gold-throne setting, consistent with a person in a padapuja-style reception. Padapuja, kneeling devotee, throne, fruit offering.2010-09-05A seated man in an orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a gold-and-red throne, extending one arm toward a kneeling devotee in white shirt and dark trousers who is bringing his hands together in reverence before him. The seated figure, a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including long hair and saffron clothing, is barefoot on a red cushioned seat with an ornate gold frame. Standing around them are men in white shirts and an orange-robed attendant holding a white rolled cloth, with a tray of fruit and sweets on a white table beside the throne. A blue curtain forms the backdrop.2010-09-05