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A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, palms pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed. He wears a rudraksha mala and has long dark hair. A microphone on a stand stands beside the throne. Behind him a gold-decorated shrine with a kalasha and garlands of yellow and purple flowers surrounds a deity murti, with a red carpet at the base and a small gold padapuja platform beneath his feet. The scene suggests a teaching or satsang setting in an outdoor temple-style courtyard.

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A seated man in an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in anjali namaskar at chest height, eyes closed. He wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch and red bindi, an orange draped shawl over an orange robe with gold trim, a pearl-and-bead necklace, bangles and armlets, and bare feet resting on a small red platform decorated with pink lotus and white flowers. Behind him a painted backdrop of red blossoming branches. A probable Swamiji candidate by the swept turban, orange ornate robes, jewelled necklace and throne setting, presented as a satsang speaker receiving devotion.2011-09-20A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a temple shrine, with hands pressed together in namaste. He wears saffron/orange robes, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and is barefoot; a microphone stand stands in front. Behind him stands a shrine with two large deity murtis draped in marigold and multicolored garlands, flanked by brass lamps and kalasha-style ornaments. A saffron curtain hangs at the left edge and a striped mat lies on the floor. Red and gold carved pillars frame the shrine. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, given his saffron robes, rudraksha mala and throne seating, with his role as a speaker at the satsang on the throne.2010-10-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, with hands raised in a gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him stands a shrine with a deity murti of a goddess in red and orange garments, garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps. Gilded side tables and a saffron cloth hanging at the left complete the scene. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and seated on a gilded throne, presenting a discourse in an ashram setting; the in-person label is based on these appearance cues alone.2010-10-30A seated man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his palms pressed together in namaste, a devotional greeting. He has a long braid and a rudraksha mala around his neck. Before him stands a low gold tray holding flower petals. Behind him, under a stone temple canopy with carved pillars and red-and-orange drapes, a deity murti in yellow and purple with garlands and a crown is shown. Gold lamp stands line the shrine. This is a photograph of a person seated in front of a shrine.2010-11-01A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes speaking into a microphone on a stand, seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions on a red carpeted stage. He wears long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, and gestures with one raised hand while the other rests on the armrest. Behind him stands a gilded shrine arch with a golden deity murti in a red turban and figures wearing garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Gilded lamp stands flank the shrine, and a small figure appears at the right edge.2010-09-13A seated man in an orange saffron robe speaks into a microphone on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned armrests and a red seat. He wears a thick red and white flower garland over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stand large gilded deity murtis adorned with colourful garlands, and red drapes frame the scene. His bare feet rest on a rose-petal-strewn mat. The image is a photograph of a single speaker presenting on a dais, with no other people visible.A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits in an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. He wears a red tilak on his forehead and dark rudraksha-style beaded malas around his neck. A microphone stand is at his side. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in a purple and yellow cloth with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a crown. Brass lamp stands flank the throne, and a mixed-leaf and fruit offering sits on a tray at the lower left. Greenery and a red-painted temple structure are visible in the background. The page suggests a morning satsang setting.2010-11-01A man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, wearing orange saffron robes draped over his shoulders and a long rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red bindi on his forehead and hands folded in his lap. Behind the throne, a deity murti in red and gold is adorned with yellow and pink flower garlands, and a gilded lamp stands at the right edge. His bare feet rest on a small cushioned footstool with a patterned mat. The scene reads as a formal seated darshan setting.2010-08-02 +3 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits with palms pressed together at his chest and eyes closed, a thick red rose garland draped over his shoulders and a white-and-green flower garland hanging from his lap. He sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Behind him stands a large red-clad deity murti adorned with gold ornaments, yellow garlands and a gold lamp stand at left. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back dark hair, saffron robes and garlands, seated in an honorific position.2010-08-10 +1 copiesNovember 02 20102010-11-02A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a temple shrine. He wears a rudraksha mala around his neck and rests one hand on the armrest while holding a long metal rod or pointer. Pink flowers and a brass tray sit on the floor in front of the throne. Behind him, a red-curtained shrine holds a pair of deity murtis, adorned with marigold and rose garlands, flanked by brass lamps and gold kalasha-style lamp stands. Grey stone carvings frame the sanctum and a potted plant is visible at the left. The floor is wet.2010-11-02September 21 20102010-09-21