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A seated man in yellow ceremonial dress, wearing a jewelled gold crown, a long red and orange flower garland, pearl necklaces and a yellow shawl, smiles and extends his hand to a young boy in a red-and-black striped shirt who leans in to receive something from him. Behind the throne, a backdrop of yellow, white and purple flowers and bead garlands frames the scene. To the left, a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a tray, and a woman in orange stands behind him. The setting appears to be a stage or hall with a red curtain.

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December 24 20092009-12-24A seated figure on an ornate golden throne draped with yellow, white and red marigold and jasmine garlands and green leaves is offered sweets on a silver tray. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes and a long gold-bead necklace, and smiles. A boy in a white dhoti-style outfit with a red shirt and a woman in white with a gold border and yellow shawl hold the tray and offer sweets. Behind them a bald man in saffron robes with a gold necklace stands near a tall silver lamp, and devotees in colourful saris stand in the background. a person seated on the throne in saffron robes and gold necklace.2010-12-29A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back black hair wearing an orange-saffron garment and a pink-and-white floral garland, with a yellow-and-white striped shirt boy in front of him who holds a string or thread and is tied by an adult hand at his wrist; the seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, so he matches the Swamiji (probable) cues. Behind them a standing man in saffron clothing with a rudraksha-style necklace and orange head cloth watches, a bent-over man in a grey-blue shirt is at left, and a woman in a yellow garment stands at the edge. Gold ornate throne carvings and garlanded flowers in orange and red decorate the background.2009-12-24A photograph of a festive satsang-style event. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne is wearing a yellow turban, yellow robes, a long red and orange flower garland, pearl necklaces and bracelets, and smiles while a young girl in a blue velvet top with gold trim offers him something from a tray. Behind the throne is a backdrop of yellow, white and purple flowers and garlands. Beside the girl stands a bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, smiling and holding a small orange cloth or headband that the child is wearing. A woman in a red sari stands in the background with an orange shawl, and part of a child in red is visible at the left edge. The seated man is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, presented on a throne with a yellow turban and ornate garlands, while the bald man in orange is a devotee.2011-08-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala extends his hand toward a young boy in a red t-shirt and red rudraksha mala who stands at a gold-ornate wooden pedestal. On the tray are apples and flower petals. Behind them, a woman in a yellow shawl and an orange-robed man stand near a black stone deity murti and an orange and red wall. A woman in white with a shawl applauds at the left edge. The seated man wears a long rudraksha mala and sits on a red and gold throne-like chair. a person: the seated man wears orange robes, rudraksha malas and sits on an ornate throne, the central figure being honoured in a ritual setting.2010-09-20Photograph of a padapuja-style devotional scene. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a matching saffron turban and layered gold and rudraksha necklaces sits on a gold-trimmed throne decorated with garlands of red, pink, white and yellow flowers. A man in orange robes and gold chain stands behind him, and several devotees, including a woman in orange and a woman in a patterned gold sari, reach toward the seated figure's hands and feet.2011-07-15A photograph of a ceremonial moment in an ornate hall. A seated figure on a gold-carved throne, with long swept-back dark hair, wears a saffron-orange garment and a large garland of red, pink, yellow and white flowers; he is leaning forward and fastening or tying a cord around the arm of a young boy in a black and red striped sports shirt who stands in front of him. To the left, a man in an orange robe, orange head wrap, rectangular glasses and a heavy gold beaded necklace with a pendant holds the boy's arm steady. Behind them a backdrop of green foliage and orange and pink flowers, a gold-trimmed throne back, and a few people in white in the background. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by long hair, orange clothing and a garland cue, and is shown in the role of blessing the child. Rose petals lie on the floor.2009-12-24November 10 20152015-11-10A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a multicoloured flower garland, sitting on a gold ornate throne decorated with floral arrangements. He extends his hand to rest on the head of a young boy in a white short-sleeved shirt who kneels before him, palms together. Behind them a monk in orange robes and glasses holds a small brass vessel and applies a mark to the boy's forehead. An older man in a white shirt with a beaded necklace smiles at left. Flowers and green garlands fill the background, and a hand is visible at the right edge. a person cues: long hair, saffron clothing and a throne; the figure is seated in a ceremonial setting.2009-12-24A seated figure on a gilded throne-like seat is decorated with long strings of golden-yellow beads, gold medallion ornaments and a crimson-and-gold headpiece, wearing saffron-orange robes with an orange head covering. Behind him a backdrop of marigold and red flower garlands, yellow fruit and greenery frames the seat. Around him, a bald older man in white dress kneels and reaches toward the seated figure's feet, while a man in saffron robes at right adjusts the orange cloth and holds a flower garland. Gold and fruit offerings sit at the left edge. The seated figure smiles broadly.2011-07-15Photograph of a satsang on a dais decorated with marigold and red flower garlands and a golden deity figure in the background. A smiling man in an orange saffron robe, with a long gold bead necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion; his hair is swept back and he has a red tilak on his forehead. He extends one arm toward a young boy in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. A woman in a white and teal sari with a rudraksha mala and red bindi stands at right with hands folded.2010-11-12