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A decorated Krishna murti stands at left, adorned with a peacock feather crown, flower garlands in red, pink, yellow and white, and green leaf garlands, with an orange cloth draped over its shoulder. Beside it, a man in an orange robe with a white and red flower garland sits with palms joined on a gold and red-cushioned throne. Two people in white clothes sit at the lower right, and a man in white stands behind the throne. The setting is a temple with orange and white striped walls and a brass vessel on a stone ledge.

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A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a deep red cushion, wearing an orange saffron garment and a garland of white and red flowers, sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Beside him stands a decorated deity murti of Krishna adorned with garlands of yellow, red, white and pink flowers, a peacock feather, and an orange cloth. Behind him is an orange and white painted wall, brass lamps and a gated shrine. Two seated devotees in white are visible at the lower right, and an orange curtain hangs at the back. The man on the throne has long hair with orange-clad distinctive ceremonial cues, consistent with a person presence during a Pada Puja-style event.2010-09-02Outdoor temple-style setting with a garlanded bronze deity murti of Krishna on the left, wearing an orange cloth, a jeweled crown with a peacock feather, and playing a flute, draped in layers of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and pink petals. To the right, an empty ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a pink flower sits beside a man in orange robes with long hair, hands folded in namaskar, wearing white and red flower garlands. A red curtain and orange-painted pillars frame the background.2010-09-02A photo of a temple ritual in which a man in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands folded in prayer. Beside him stands a deity murti dressed with a peacock-feather crown, adorned with red, orange, pink and white flower garlands and a green leaf garland. Before the throne a kalasha and brass vessels are set out, and several devotees sit on the floor, one in white, with offerings of fruit and flowers. A red and white striped wall and a gold-and-red canopy frame the scene.2010-09-02A festival scene of a Krishna murti decorated with garlands of white jasmine, red roses, pink and yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a peacock feather in the crown, a flute raised in its hands and an orange cloth draped at its head. Beside it, a seated man in an orange robe and a garland of red and white flowers sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, speaking into a microphone. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands at right holding a camera, and a red-and-gold cloth lies at the base of the murti. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, garlanded throne seating), seated on the throne.2010-09-02A photograph of a man seated in profile on a cushioned golden-armed throne draped with garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers, with a red backdrop behind. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a gold-bordered cloth, a white forehead mark, and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace. Beside him stands a gold-framed ornate arch holding a bronze deity murti adorned with flower garlands and a jewelled crown. The scene is an ashram or temple setting. a person: the seated man has a swept-back hairstyle and saffron robes with beads, with a ceremonial throne setting.2012-10-15December 26 20092009-12-26A seated man in an orange saffron robe and long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing a white flower garland. Behind him, deity murti of a goddess with a golden crown and a second figure are framed by large garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. A golden lion-faced ornament and a trident stand beside the throne. Around him, devotees in white and saffron clothing sit with hands folded, including a woman in a green-bordered sari at left and a man in white at left. A decorative temple-style backdrop with carved pillars and painted scenery surrounds the scene, and a fan stands at the far left. The setting appears to be a satsang with devotees.2010-11-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a Krishna murti decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers, pink petals and green leaves, with a peacock feather in its crown. Beside it, a man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange robe with a red-and-white floral garland, speaking into a microphone. Another person in white stands at the right edge, and a gold railing and pillar are visible behind. The scene appears to be a satsang discourse in an ashram setting. Appearance-based candidate, identity uncertain.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a red curtain and gold-framed arches. On the left, a large deity murti is adorned with heaped garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. A seated man in orange-red robes and a matching orange-red turban sits with palms pressed together in prayer on a silver-framed red-cushioned seat flanked by silver elephant figures. He has long dark hair and a rudraksha mala. On the right, a goddess murti in a gold arch wears a crown, jewelry and a green-and-gold sari under a flower garland. A standing attendant in orange robes holds a tray near the right edge. Offerings and a microphone stand are in front.2017-11-24A photograph of an outdoor procession at a Dasara celebration. A seated man in orange robes, with long dark hair, a red flower garland and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne covered in yellow marigold flowers, with a red cushion beneath him. Next to the throne, a deity murti decorated with white garlands, a gold crown and gold jewellery stands beside red and orange flower arrangements. Red and white brick architecture and blue-and-white striped pillars frame the scene, and a crowd of devotees is visible in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure, distinguished by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, red garlands and gold necklace, appears to be the Paramashivam shown on the throne in this procession.2010-10-17A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long dark rudraksha mala draped over the chest, hands folded in a meditative or devotional pose on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Behind and beside him, a large deity murti decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a silver-gold face stands on a mandap, with additional attendants in white dhotis and yellow shawls seated at the front. A golden peetha with lion-motif armrests and a gold chariot-style canopy frame the scene. The photo appears rotated sideways. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure in saffron with rudraksha mala and long hair, based on distinctive ceremonial cues.2010-11-14July 12 20132013-07-12