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A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed, hands folded in his lap, in meditative stillness. He wears saffron/orange robes draped over one shoulder, long rudraksha malas with a white bead garland, and has a red bindi and tilak on his forehead. Behind him hang orange draped curtains, and an orange cloth rests on the armrest. A microphone stand and a small silver tray with offerings sit at the left edge. The photograph is a close, side-angle view of a seated spiritual teacher during a satsang session.

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A seated man with eyes closed in meditation sits on an ornate red throne with a gold-carved backrest, hands folded in his lap. He wears an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, with a long rudraksha mala of dark beads hanging to his waist and a red bindi on his forehead. Orange towels rest over the throne's armrests. Behind him a carved grey stone deity relief stands against a salmon-pink wall, and a tray of mala beads and small items sits to the right. One physical person is visible.2010-09-06Close photo of a man seated in front of an ornate gold throne with red upholstery, eyes closed in meditation. He wears an orange saffron shawl over a bare shoulder, a long rudraksha mala with dark beads, and a white and orange flower garland draped across his shoulders. He has long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi with a white tilak. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland match the event's Pada Puja session, so this is the appearance-based candidate in person.2010-09-14Close photograph of a seated man with eyes closed in meditative stillness. He wears an orange saffron wrap draped over his shoulders, a long rudraksha mala of dark beads with a red and gold tassel, and a white beaded garland. A red bindi and white tilak mark his forehead. His long dark hair is swept back. Behind him is a gilded golden throne back with carved floral motifs and a dark carved stone pillar.2010-09-14A seated man with long dark hair swept back wears an orange-saffron shawl over an orange sleeveless top and a long rudraksha mala. He sits with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap on a pink upholstered throne with ornate gold carved back panels. A red-brown tilak mark is on his forehead. Behind him hang a dark navy curtain and a large orange-and-red banner. On the left stands a gold-framed ornament and a tray of coloured sweets on a wooden table. Probable Swamiji cues include the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in meditation on the throne.2010-10-09A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed in meditation, hands resting palm over palm in his lap. He wears an orange sleeveless garment with an orange shawl draped over his shoulders and a long dark rudraksha mala hanging to his waist, with a red bindi on his forehead and dark hair pulled back. Behind him stands a dark stone carved sculpture of a deity in a niche, and a tray with rudraksha malas and wrapped sweets sits to his right beside an orange cloth. One person is visible.2010-09-06 +1 copiesProbable Swamiji seated in meditation on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He has long, swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white vertical tilak on his forehead, a thick rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, and an orange saffron cloth wrapped over his torso with a red border. Behind him stands a grey stone temple structure and a red-and-white striped backdrop, with a tray of offerings or small items visible at the right edge. The image is a close, side-angled photograph of the seated figure only.2010-11-07A man with long swept-back dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion and peacock motifs. He wears an orange saffron shawl over one shoulder and a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads, with a red bindi and white vibhuti marks on his forehead. His hands are folded in his lap. Behind him are golden lamp stands, a carved stone pillar and a red gate with greenery. The visible cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala match the Swamiji (probable) description, shown in person at a temple setting.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated man with long, swept-back dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap. He wears a sleeveless saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder and a long rudraksha mala with a red kumkum mark on his forehead. Behind him hang red curtains and a railing with greenery. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne are consistent with the page's Swamiji claim, so he is a seated sannyasi meditating in person.2010-08-25October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA man with long dark swept-back hair sits with eyes closed on a red upholstered throne with an ornate gold back. He wears an orange saffron shawl over an orange sleeveless garment, a long string of rudraksha beads, and a white and orange flower garland around his neck, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him hang orange draped fabric and a red panel, with a microphone stand visible at right. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland are visible cues, and he is seated on a throne in a ritual setting.2010-09-14Close-up photo of a man seated in front of an ornate gold throne-back, eyes closed in meditation. He wears an orange saffron shawl over a sleeveless orange garment, a dark rudraksha mala draped across his chest, and a white and orange flower garland over his shoulder. He has long swept-back dark hair, a white vertical tilak and red bindi on his forehead. A dark carved stone pillar stands behind him. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in person at a Pada Puja event, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala as cues.2010-09-14A photograph of a man seated in front of an ornate gold and red throne, eyes closed in a calm expression. He wears an orange saffron wrap draped over the shoulder, multiple dark rudraksha mala beads, and a thick garland of white and orange flowers. A red bindi marks his forehead, and his long dark hair is swept back. Behind him stands a dark stone carved shrine with a figure in relief. Swamiji (probable): the saffron wrap, rudraksha malas, long swept-back hair and ceremonial throne match the visible cues for the Swamiji candidate, seated and in meditative stillness.2010-09-14