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A photograph of an indoor satsang setting with a seated figure on a red cushioned throne with gold-trimmed armrests. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and wears a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, smiling and resting one hand on a white pedestal. The pedestal holds a brass tray of fruit and flowers. Before him a smiling man in a white shirt kneels with folded hands and holds a rolled paper scroll. Behind them, standing men in white shirts, orange dhotis and orange scarves look on, and one seated man wears an orange shawl. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a gold-trimmed throne. Four or more people are visible.

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A photograph of a seated man with long dark wavy hair wearing an orange saffron garment, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers leans forward and offers something from a tray placed on a white table beside the throne, the tray holding fruit and banana. Around them, men in white kurtas and dhotis, one wearing a yellow shawl and another a red-orange shawl, stand watching. A small orange towel rests on the throne cushion.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 inside an indoor hall showing a man with long dark hair seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, wearing a sleeveless orange robe and a red bindi, smiling toward the camera. Beside him a tray holds apples, bananas, a plate of offerings and a small cup. A man in a white shirt with an orange shawl sits to the left, a kneeling man in an orange-trimmed white shirt touches the robe at the feet, and several men in white dhotis and white shirts, one wearing yellow scarves, stand around the room. The seated man has the appearance of a probable Swamiji in the role of the throned teacher, with long swept-back hair, orange ornate robe and throne cues; the identity is appearance-based only.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated figure in a gold and red throne with a kalasha-like gilded backrest, wearing a loose orange-saffron robe and dark long hair, extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds a rolled document. On a white stool between them are a plate of fruit and currency notes. A saffron-robed attendant holds a clipboard behind them, and several men in white shirts and dhotis stand around. A small red-and-maroon footrest sits at the base of the throne. The seated figure is an appearance-based Swamiji (probable) by his saffron robe, long swept-back hair and throne seating, shown in person; the kneeling man and standing men are devotees and attendants. Seven or so people are visible.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 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.2010-09-05A 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 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.2010-09-05A photograph of a man in long dark hair and saffron-orange robes seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, laughing broadly, with a small red mark on his forehead. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, seated in an honoured position. Before him a bald man in a white kurta with an orange shawl kneels and gestures with his hands, smiling. Behind them a third man in orange clothing stands smiling, and a tray holds apples, bananas and flowers on a white table. A seated man in white clothing and a yellow vest appear at the left edge, and a dark drape hangs behind.2010-09-05A photograph of an indoor satsang-style gathering. On a gold-and-red throne at right sits a figure with long, swept-back dark curly hair wearing a flowing saffron-orange robe, receiving an offering on a brass tray with fruit, and holding a rolled paper. Seated in front on a chair is a smiling man in white dhoti-style clothing with an orange shawl, holding a small white booklet. A kneeling man in an orange t-shirt and khaki trousers holds a rolled scroll, and standing attendants in white shirts and orange or yellow shawls surround them. A dark curtain and a red mat appear in the background. The swami on the throne shows probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair and saffron robes, seated on an ornate throne as the one receiving devotees.2010-09-05A 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 photograph of a seated devotee in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl, wearing a red tilak, holding a small offering with flowers, facing a seated figure in an orange robe with long wavy dark hair on a red velvet cushioned seat before a golden throne-like backdrop. A table in front holds fruits, apples, bananas, a plate of flowers and a white ritual stick. A standing man in an orange robe holds a white stick. Several men in white stand behind, and a man at left presses his palms together in namaskar. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the orange robe on the red throne, identified by long swept-back hair and orange ceremonial clothing; this is an appearance-based label only.2010-09-05