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A man in an orange saffron robe and dark rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in an outdoor temple setting. Probable Swamiji seated on a peetha-style throne with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala. Beside him on a wooden table are a tray of fruit, a small brass vessel and gold kalasha-style vessels, with a deity murti draped in green and garlanded with flowers to the left. Red curtains, a stone shrine structure and a gold-and-pink gate with yellow flowers sit behind. A few partially visible heads appear at the bottom edge.

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A photograph of a seated man in orange sannyasi robes on an ornate gold-carved red-cushioned throne, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap, with dark rudraksha beads around his neck. He wears an orange shawl draped over the throne. Beside him on a small side stand is a tray of fruit. To his right, a woman in a white top and red shawl holds a small cup. In the foreground, the heads of seated devotees are visible, including one with long dark hair and an orange garment. Behind is a carved stone shrine with a garlanded deity murti in green and a gold kalasha, and red-and-white striped curtains. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha malas, and is seated on a throne as the central figure.2010-09-20A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat and carved golden backrest, eyes closed in meditation. He wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders, a long rudraksha mala of dark beads, and a red bindi on his forehead, with hands resting in his lap. Beside the throne are brass and silver vessels and a small pot on a decorated table. Behind him stands a carved grey stone pillar with a niche holding a black stone deity murti, flanked by red drapery and greenery. A second figure in saffron stands at left, partly visible, beside a white draped altar with marigold garlands.2010-10-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated in meditation on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He wears an orange saffron shawl over the shoulder and bare chest, a long rudraksha mala with dark beads, and a red tilak on his forehead. His eyes are closed and his hands rest folded in his lap. Beside him on a gold-tone stand is a silver tray with red apples and a purple cloth. Carved stone pillars and a pink curtain are in the background.2010-09-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate red-cushioned throne with a gold-carved back, eyes lowered in meditation. He wears a white and red flower garland and a long rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead. Before him on a small tray are apples and a plate of sweets; a carved stone shrine stands behind him beside red and white draped fabric. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the saffron robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne setting, indicating an in-person seated satsang or darshan.2010-11-01A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate golden throne with red velvet upholstery, eyes closed in meditation with hands resting in his lap. He wears a long dark hair and a long mala of dark rudraksha beads, with a red tilak on his forehead. Beside the throne are a tray with fruit (peaches and an orange) and sweets, and gold oil lamps stand behind a red and gold gate. Behind him is a carved stone pillar and an orange-and-white striped wall. At the lower right edge, a partially visible shaved-headed attendant sits in white. The scene suggests a temple courtyard satsang setting.2010-11-03A seated man in an ornate gold and red throne, eyes closed with hands folded in his lap, wears an orange saffron shawl over a bare shoulder and a long string of dark rudraksha beads. He has long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stand brass lamps, a garland of yellow and red flowers and a carved stone pillar. In the foreground is a tray of fruit, and incense smoke rises beside the throne. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in the satsang setting, identified by long hair, saffron shawl and rudraksha mala.2010-11-03A man with long dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, dressed in an orange-saffron robe draped over his shoulders and bare chest, wearing a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads and a red dot on his forehead. Behind him stand gold lamp stands and a stone pillar with carved detail, and fruit and incense sticks are placed at the lower left and right. The figure is visually consistent with the a person in a seated satsang setting, with the throne, saffron robe and rudraksha mala as the qualifying cues.2010-11-03A seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and a dark rudraksha mala rests his hands together in his lap, eyes closed, on an ornate gold-carved throne with a red cushioned back and armrest. Swamiji (probable): long dark swept-back hair, saffron ceremonial clothing and rudraksha beads match the candidate's appearance, and the seat is a throne. He is the central figure in a setting with a gilded-edge tray of red apples, wrapped sweets and brass vessels on the left, a carved stone shrine behind him and a red-and-orange wall. No other people are visible.2010-09-22November 06 20102010-11-06August 05 20102010-08-05A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, palms pressed together in anjali mudra at chest level and eyes closed. He wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him on a wooden table with gold-filigree edges are bowls of fruit, rudraksha malas and an apple. Behind him stand a stone pillar with carved figures, a brass lamp stand, a bell, and a red-and-white painted wall with a red curtain. The swami-style orange clothing, long hair and rudraksha cues are consistent with the a person label, though the face is not a basis for identification. Single person, outdoors at an ashram-style dais.2010-09-08November 06 20102010-11-06