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A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-carved throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on the forehead and an open smile, gesturing with raised hand toward a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala who stands and speaks animatedly. Beside them, a woman in red patterned blouse with a visitor badge sits, a bald man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands behind, a woman in white sari with a mala and bangles holds a tray with a dark box, and a few other people stand in the background. Trays hold apples and wrapped sweets. The seated figure matches the appearance cues for a person, seated on a throne with saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, while the standing man in white is a devotee.

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A man in white kurta and white dhoti stands at left, holding out a black tray with red apples and small items toward a seated figure in orange robes. The seated figure sits on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold carved back and a maroon cushion, with a rudraksha mala visible on the chest. Behind the man, a woman in a white sari with an orange border and a black beaded necklace stands holding a black-framed box. At left, a woman in a red patterned sari with a name badge sits beside a white bundle, and a shaved-headed man in white with a gold chain stands behind. A blue curtain and a painted backdrop of green trees form the background. The scene appears to be an offering or presentation at a formal seated gathering.2010-09-16A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded red-cushioned throne, smiling as an older man in white kurta and white dhoti with a vibhuti mark on his forehead bows and takes objects offered from his hands. Behind them, several saffron-robed monks and white-clad devotees stand, one woman wears a white sari with yellow border, and one monk with folded hands smiles. A carved gold throne back and orange-red wall form the background, with a rudraksha-adorned seated figure.2010-09-20A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded throne-style chair, smiling and extending his hand toward a tray held by a bald man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a woman in a white and green sari with a yellow shawl holds a tray of red apples, and a man in white dhoti with a gold necklace and sacred thread stands nearby. The gilded chair, apples and ritual setting suggest an offering scene. The orange-robed seated figure with distinctive long hair and rudraksha beads is a person candidate, shown in a seated role receiving an offering. A purple logo appears in the top-left corner.2010-09-12Photograph of a ceremonial satsang setting. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a small microphone, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a folded paper and a string of beads, a person, seated in a presiding role. In front, a man in white kurta with a brown rudraksha mala kneels with hands folded, receiving the offering. Behind, a priest in white dhoti with a red border and gold necklace stands, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a man in saffron stand near brass trays holding red flowers, fruit and offerings. A gold-framed plaque and a gilded wooden box sit nearby. Five to six people are visible.2010-09-17A photograph of a seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, placing his right hand on the forehead of a bearded man in white. The seated man sits on a red velvet cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-like backrest with a dark blue curtain behind. The bearded man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala holds a dark box with a white cloth and gold items. A second person in white stands behind them.2010-10-19A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving offerings. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe with long dark wavy hair and an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, with a gold ceremonial necklace visible. A bald man in a white dhoti-style garment with a gold-trimmed sash and a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a tray with flowers and sweets, and a smiling young boy in white shirt and a yellow-shawled woman with a bindi stand nearby. Another monastic in saffron robes stands behind, and fruit sits on a tray at right. A backdrop shows a forest scene with a temple pillar. a person candidate is the seated figure, based on distinctive flowing hair, saffron robe and gold ornaments.2010-09-11A photograph of a man in a white shirt bending forward to offer a small silver plate to a seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with long rudraksha malas, who has long dark hair swept back and a red tilak on the forehead, smiling broadly. A bald man in a white shirt and orange scarf stands behind them. The seated figure is in front of a dark red velvet curtain and a cream-coloured upholstered chair. a person is seated in receipt of the offering, with the cues of long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha malas. Three people are visible.2010-07-07A photograph of an exchange at a seated ceremonial setting. An older man with short white hair, wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and a dark rudraksha mala, stands facing right and smiles while accepting a folded paper from a younger man seated on a gilded golden throne with red upholstery. The seated man wears an orange robe and a long orange shawl, and has long dark hair tied back. Behind them, other people in orange robes and white clothing stand near a white curtain, and a gold ornamental decoration and fruit sit in the foreground.2009-11-17 +1 copiesPhoto of a man in white shirt and white dhoti standing at left, bending forward and holding a wooden tray toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange robe and a large pink flower garland, with long dark hair, and sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carving behind. Behind the standing man a woman in white with a yellow shawl bends forward. A wooden box in front holds red apples and offerings. a person: the seated man in orange robe, long swept-back hair, pink garland and throne, appears to be the honoured guest receiving the tray. Other people are a priest or devotee in white and a woman in white and yellow.2010-01-10A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long garland of green lime-like beads draped over the shoulders, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne. A man in a white kurta with a red tilak on his forehead and an ID badge leans forward, offering a dark wooden tray or book to the seated figure. To the left, a man in a white shirt with his palms pressed together bows toward them, and a woman in a green sari stands at the edge of the frame. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand in the background, one with white vibhuti on his forehead, in front of a dark curtain and a pale wall. Visible details identify the throne and garlands, but the seated figure's appearance does not clearly establish the identity of the person.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a darshan moment on a stage decorated with orange and red marigold garlands and a gilded throne. A seated figure with long dark wavy hair wears a flowing red-orange robe and touches palms with a bald, older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows and clasps the seated figure's hands. Two young men in orange robes stand at left, one wearing a rudraksha mala. A white sheet of paper rests on the throne's red cushion. The page indicates the event was a Kalpataru darshan in Chennai; the seated figure appears to match the Swamiji candidate by long hair, red-orange robes and throne, so the identification is probable.2009-02-14A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gilded throne with peacock-carved armrests before deep red velvet drapery. He smiles broadly while clasping the hands of an older man with short white hair, white kurta and a rudraksha mala, who bows forward and receives him. In the background a younger man in white and saffron sits to the left, and a small tray with sweets rests near the bottom of the frame. The seated man's distinctive long hair, saffron clothing, mala and gold throne match the Swamiji cues, so he is presented as a probable Swamiji in an act of blessing.2006-10-21 +1 copies