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A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne (peetha) draped with a tiered arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, white and green. The seated person wears an orange turban, orange robes, gold beaded necklaces and a white flower garland with red accents, with bangles on the wrists, and holds a white ceremonial fly-whisk. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at left beside a golden lion sculpture, and lights glow in the dark background. The scene reads as a formal darshan setting.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-covered throne decorated with a rainbow band of flower garlands in purple, yellow, green, white and red. A large gilded lion sculpture rests at the lower left, beside a brass oil lamp with a lit flame. The figure wears white and red-striped flower garlands, gold necklaces, and beaded gold bangles on both wrists.2011-12-11A photograph of a seated man in orange clothing on a gold-and-cushioned throne decorated with a band of marigold and rose garlands in purple, yellow, white and red. He wears an orange turban with a red tilak mark, an orange shawl over a sleeveless orange robe, a long white and red flower garland, layered gold-coloured beaded necklaces, and beaded bracelets on both arms, and sits with a smile. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands on the left beside a gold lion-shaped carved figure.2011-12-11A seated man on a gilded golden throne with yellow velvet cushions is framed by a large floral backdrop of white, red, purple and yellow flower garlands. He wears an orange turban with a small red bindi, an orange robe and a long matching orange shawl, with a layered gold necklace and a white and red flower garland draped across his chest. He holds a silver ceremonial staff in one hand and wears gold bangles on both arms. Brass and silver oil lamps glow beside the throne, with string lights in the background. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues are an orange turban, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and throne seating, consistent with the page's claim of Swamiji at this event.2011-12-11A photograph of a seated man on a yellow cushioned throne in front of a large floral backdrop of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He wears an orange turban with a small red tilak on the forehead, an orange robe, a long gold bead necklace, a garland of white and red flowers, and gold bangles. He holds a silver-tipped staff across his lap and smiles to one side. Behind him are ornate gold and silver oil lamps lit with flames and a hanging brass lamp with string lights.2011-12-11A seated man in orange ceremonial clothing sits on a gold-trimmed throne with yellow cushioned armrests, surrounded by a backdrop of large floral garlands in white, yellow, purple, red and green. He wears an orange turban with a small red mark on his forehead, an orange shawl, a long white and red flower garland, a heavy gold-coloured bead necklace, and gold bangles. He holds a white flower-wrapped ceremonial staff in one hand. Brass and silver oil lamps glow on both sides, with lit lamps behind him. Swamiji (probable) is seated as the central figure, identified by orange turban, long hair, shawl and ornate gold necklace cues.2011-12-11A seated man in an orange-saffron turban and saffron robes sits on a cushioned golden throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers. A white and maroon flower garland hangs over his shoulders, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace hangs at his chest, and gold bangles are on his wrists. He holds a white flower-wrapped ceremonial whisk or chamara. Behind him, a golden ornate throne back bears a purple emblem with a white bird, and brass oil lamps with lit flames surround the scene amid warm candle-like lights. Golden lion-head carvings and silver lamps sit in the foreground.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A seated man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a gold ornate throne draped with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers. He wears a white and maroon flower garland, a long gold bead necklace, gold bangles and holds a silver ceremonial staff in his right hand. Hanging brass oil lamps and rows of small lit lamps line the dark wall behind him, creating a Pratyaksha Pada Puja setting. Swamiji (probable): long hair, orange turban and ornate gold necklace with a throne and garlands, seated in the role of honoured guru receiving worship.2011-12-11A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, backed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, purple, white and green. He wears saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban, with a long gold chain and a white and maroon flower garland, holding a silver trident-like staff upright beside him. Golden lamps hang above, and feet rest on a platter of pink flowers and lamps at the base of the throne. A woman in a yellow sari stands at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a saffron turban, saffron robes and gold necklaces, presented on the throne as the honoured figure of the event.2011-12-11A man in an orange turban and saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sits on a golden throne decorated with multicolored flower garlands in yellow, purple, red, green and white. He has a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, a white and red flower garland draped over his shoulders, and presses his palms together in greeting. A golden lion-shaped armrest is at the left, and a brass oil lamp stands beside the throne. Behind him are lit lamps against a dark background.2011-12-11A man seated on a golden-armed throne-like chair before a large floral backdrop of marigolds in yellow, orange and red, with white flowers and green leaves. He wears an orange turban with a red and gold brooch, a red tilak on the forehead, an orange silk shawl over the shoulders, and heavy gold multi-bead necklaces and gold-and-coral armlets. He smiles and looks to the side, one hand resting on the armrest. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange turban and saffron silk shawl with ornate gold necklaces, seated in the honoured position of a guru. Behind him a carved dark wooden pillar and draped floral garlands fill the stage.2011-12-20A figure in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a rainbow-coloured floral backdrop of red, purple, yellow and white flowers. He wears an orange turban with a red tilak, a gold and rudraksha necklace, and a long red-pink and yellow garland across the chest, with bangles on the wrists. Brass lamps stand on either side of the throne with peacock finials, and devotees in the foreground sit with folded hands before the dais, including a woman in an orange sari. Swamiji (probable) is seated in ceremonial dress, with the cues of the turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2013-01-01