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A man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, eyes closed, long hair swept back. Behind him stands a gold-plated shrine with a golden deity murti of a seated couple, one wearing a pink-red turban and crown, the other a gold crown, flanked by yellow and purple garlands. In front of the deities is a shivalinga adorned with garlands on a gold peetha, with a red cloth draping the alcove. Gold lamp stands frame the shrine. The seated man is a Swamiji (probable), identified by his swept-back long hair, orange saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold throne setting. Scene is a single-person ritual photograph with 1 physical person.

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A seated man in an ornate gilded throne sits in front of a golden shrine with his palms pressed together in namaste and eyes closed. He wears a saffron-orange garment, a dark rudraksha mala around his neck and long dark hair falling behind him. Behind him, a gold-and-red shrine holds a golden deity murti of a seated Shiva-Parvati pair, the central figure in a red turban, with a silver shivalinga in front and yellow and purple marigold garlands draped on both sides. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the arch.2010-09-13A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne in front of a large golden deity murti with a trident, red crown and garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the shrine, and fruit and offering trays lie in the foreground. The seated man's appearance is consistent with a person, seated in a ceremonial role during pada puja.2010-08-06August 09 20102010-08-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits in an orange armchair with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed, a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him, in a temple shrine, a golden arched frame surrounds two large deity murtis draped in orange and white cloth, garlanded with red and yellow flower malas, flanking a golden lingam-shaped form on a golden peetha. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small floral-garlanded murti sits to the right. Bare stone walls and a grey stone ledge frame the shrine.2010-07-13August 02 20102010-08-02 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits in an orange armchair with his palms pressed together in prayer and eyes closed. Behind him, a gilded shrine arch frames two large golden deity murti seated on a golden throne-like seat, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and a silver kalasha-shaped object at the centre. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small pink-robed figure sits at the base of the shrine. The setting is an ashram temple with carved stone pillars and a red curtain on the left.2010-07-10A photograph inside a temple shrine. In the foreground, a man seated on a gold ornate throne with hands pressed together in namaste, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back. Behind him, a gilded deity murti of a seated couple under a gold arch, decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, a red cloth backdrop and gold lamp stands on either side. The image is taken from a low angle. Visible ceremonial detail includes a kalasha-like vessel and gold peetha-style throne.2010-09-13July 08 20102010-07-08A man with a red tilak on his forehead sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne in front of a gilded shrine. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder and a long dark rudraksha mala. His hands rest clasped in his lap. Behind him stands a gilded deity murti pair, one figure wearing an orange turban and holding a trident, the other in green and magenta with flower garlands. Two people seen from behind, one in orange and one in white, sit facing the throne in devotion. Pink ornamental graphic panels frame the shrine. The seated man has long dark hair and a clean-shaven face, giving a Swamiji (probable) appearance based on the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne setting. Three physical people are visible.2010-08-21A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a garland of yellow and pink flowers sits eyes closed with hands clasped in his lap on an ornate gold throne with red bolster cushions. Behind him stands a golden deity murti pair, one figure wearing an orange turban and blue garments with a trident-like emblem, the other in purple with a jewelled crown, both adorned with yellow marigold garlands. A red curtain and gilded arch frame the scene. A rudraksha mala hangs over his chest. A small red bindi marks his forehead.2010-08-19June 27 20102010-06-27November 12 20102010-11-12