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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, smiling and seated before a microphone stand. Behind him stands a shrine with gilded deity murtis draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers, flanked by carved stone pillars, brass lamp stands and a small framed image. Orange curtains frame the open-air stage, with green foliage beyond. No other people are visible.

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A man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, one hand raised in blessing. Behind him stands a gilded shrine with a deity murti adorned with red and white garlands, flanked by golden lamp stands and carved grey stone pillars with orange drapes. a person appears to be the seated speaker, identified by the saffron robe, rudraksha mala, and the throne setting, with hair swept back. No other people are visible.2010-09-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala around his neck, sitting on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, speaking into a microphone with one hand raised in a gesture. Behind him stands a gilded shrine with a deity murti adorned with garlands of orange and yellow flowers, flanked by carved stone pillars and decorative lamp stands. Red curtains frame the shrine, and a small figure stands in a niche on the right. The man is barefoot and the stage floor is covered with a woven mat. A distinctive combination of long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala is visible on the speaker, consistent with the page's reference to a person, though this is not a confirmed identification.2010-09-22A 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.2010-10-30September 21 20102010-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste, barefoot. He wears orange saffron robes and rudraksha mala beads around his neck. Before him on a small gold pedestal sit pink flower offerings. Behind him stands a stone shrine with carved pillars and a deity murti with a crown and trident-like emblem, flanked by gold lamp stands and red and orange draped cloth. A microphone stand is at his side. Green trees and a metal railing frame the open-air pavilion.2010-11-02 +1 copiesA 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.2010-11-02November 02 20102010-11-02A man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions, wearing orange saffron robes and a white and red flower garland, with a red tilak on his forehead and hands folded in his lap. Behind him stands a gilded arched shrine framing a deity murti with a crown, holding a trident and drum, and a consort figure in red and gold; red curtains and brass lamps surround the arch. A small gilded footstool sits before the throne with a saffron cloth. Swamiji (probable): the seated man shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a flower garland, the throne is ornate, and the page indicates his presence.2010-08-01A 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 man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions, wearing orange saffron robes and a white-and-magenta flower garland, hands folded in his lap and a red bindi on his forehead. He sits on a gilded footstool before a shrine with a gold arched frame, red draped backdrop, and two deity murtis in red and gold, one with a crown and multi-armed form, with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepams) flank the shrine and a small figure appears on the right.2010-08-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, on a raised dais in a temple-style hall. He wears an orange saffron sleeveless wrap, a long dark rudraksha mala, and has long dark hair; his hands are folded in his lap and he gazes upward while a microphone stands before him. Behind him a golden arched niche holds a deity murti with a trident, orange headdress and a consort figure with a crown, both garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. Golden oil lamps flank the scene. A printed copyright line runs along the right edge.2010-08-30A man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, one hand raised mid-gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Flowers are placed at the base of the throne. Behind him a large backdrop shows a painted temple scene with stone pillars, a deity figure in red and a standing figure beside a golden lamp stand. A fan is visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne seating fit the candidate, though the appearance is partly obscured by the gesture and angle.2010-10-26