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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-and-yellow throne (peetha) decorated with multicolour flower garlands of white, yellow, red and purple blossoms. He wears a long white and red flower garland, a layered gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and gold armlets, and smiles while raising one hand in greeting. Behind him are a golden deity-like backdrop, brass oil lamps and rows of small lit lamps on the wall. A probable Swamiji is the central figure, identified only by appearance cues: saffron robes, orange turban and ornate ceremonial adornments in a throne setting. One person is visible.

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A seated man in an orange turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a gold throne decorated with garlands of white, red, yellow and purple flowers. He wears a gold necklace, beaded bracelets and a white flower garland, and raises one hand in a gesture while smiling. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne, and a row of small lit oil lamps glows on the dark wall behind.2011-12-11A seated figure on a gilded throne decorated with long garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He wears an orange turban with a vermilion tilak, an orange shawl over the shoulders, a gold necklace of beads, several beaded bracelets, and orange-yellow dhoti-style clothing. He holds a white ceremonial staff across his lap and smiles with one hand raised near his face. Behind him stand lit brass lamps and a silver lamp stand against a dark backdrop. Appearance-based identification is uncertain, so a person is noted as possible rather than confirmed.2011-12-11A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace with a gold accent, his right hand raised near his face in a gesture. He sits on a golden throne with yellow cushions, backed by a large golden deity murti draped in colourful marigold and rose garlands. Brass oil lamps and a lit lamp wall stand behind him, and a gold ritual vessel is visible at right. The appearance matches the saffron robes, turban, bead necklace and floral garlands cues, and the page labels him as Swamiji, so this is a probable identification, though the image alone leaves this uncertain.2011-12-11A seated man in saffron-orange clothing and an orange turban sits on a gold-and-yellow throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in green, yellow, purple, red and white. He wears a long white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala with gold beads, and gold bangles on his wrists and upper arm. He smiles with his hand raised near his face and holds a white flower-garlanded staff. Behind him stand a brass oil lamp, a silver kalasha-style vessel and rows of small lamps on a dark panelled wall. The scene suggests a ceremonial puja setting. Swamiji (probable): long hair and saffron clothing with rudraksha and ceremonial gold adornments, seated on a throne in a ceremonial setting.2011-12-11A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange clothing and an orange turban, with a rudraksha-style bead bracelet and gold armlets, pressing his palms together in a namaskar greeting while smiling. He sits on gold-upholstered cushions in front of a large floral backdrop of marigolds and white jasmine garlands, with a brass oil lamp beside him and rows of small oil lamps glowing in the background. A long white and red flower garland hangs from his shoulders. a person is seated on a decorated dais in a temple-style setting.2011-12-11A seated man in an orange turban and orange-saffron garments sits on a gold-and-cushioned throne in front of a large floral backdrop of marigolds and garlands in yellow, purple and red. He holds his palms together in namaskar and smiles, wearing a long white and red flower garland and gold armlets and bangles. Behind him are brass oil lamps and a tall lit lamp stand, with rows of small lamps glowing on a dark wall. Probable Swamiji by visible cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold ornaments, seated in a ritual setting consistent with a pada puja.2011-12-11A seated man in an orange turban and saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-and-yellow cushioned throne in front of a large flower-decorated backdrop of white, red, yellow and purple blossoms. He holds a long white and red flower garland across his chest, with his palms pressed together in greeting and his right hand raised in blessing. Gold bangles and a gold-trimmed armrest are visible, and brass oil lamps and lit lamps line the background on a dark wall. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), wearing a saffron turban, flower garlands and ornate gold jewelry, seated in a ceremonial setting.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A seated man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a yellow cushioned throne with his palms joined in greeting, smiling. He wears a white and red-striped flower garland, multiple gold bangles and a gold bead necklace, with long hair falling past his shoulders. Behind him stands a large floral arrangement of white, yellow, magenta and purple blossoms, and brass oil lamps with lit flames surround the throne. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, orange turban and ornate gold jewellery on a seated figure in orange with garlands, presenting as the Swamiji candidate, seated in honour.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 seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robes sits on a yellow cushioned throne, palms pressed together in greeting and smiling. He wears a white and magenta flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and gold bangles on his wrists. Behind him is a large floral arrangement of white, yellow, magenta and purple flowers, with a gold deity murti partly visible at the top. Brass lamps and silver puja vessels stand at the right, lit by glowing oil lamps. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), shown in person with ceremonial reception cues including turban, saffron clothing and gold beads.2011-12-11A photograph of a man seated on a golden throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, purple, white, red and green. He wears an orange turban, an orange wrap over the shoulder, saffron-orange robes, a long white and red flower garland, and a multi-strand gold-beaded necklace, with red and gold bangles on his arms. He holds a slender white object in one hand. Behind him, a floral backdrop rises above gold and silver oil lamps and string lights glow in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in orange ceremonial attire with a turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and garlands, the printed page caption noting the Pratyaksha Pada Puja event.2011-12-11