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A seated man in white ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a large gold back panel. He has long dark hair, a white forehead mark, a red bindi, a red-and-brown rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and gold armlets and bangles, with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest with a shaved head in a white dhoti and a woman in white sari with a gold border hold oil lamps toward him, with more lamps and flower offerings on the golden pedestal. The throne is seated against a backdrop of painted temple pillars. Two people are the throne's central figures with others partially visible at the edges.

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A man in white dhoti and shawl sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing a rudraksha mala with red and brown beads, gold armlets and a long red-and-gold necklace, with vibhuti marks and a red bindi on his forehead. In the foreground, a bare-shouldered priest in white dhoti holds a lit oil lamp toward the throne, and two women in white and yellow-bordered saris sit beside him holding brass aarti lamps. Gold-decorated temple-style backdrop behind.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair, white tilak marks and a red bindi sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne carved with scrollwork and lion-head armrests, in front of a painted temple backdrop. He wears white cloth draped over his body, a red cord and rudraksha mala necklaces, and gold armlets. In the foreground, a bald priest with bare shoulders and white ritual cloth holds a lit oil lamp, and a woman in white with a gold-bordered sari and long hair holds a lit lamp. Another woman in white sits to the right with a lamp, and a silver tray with flowers and lamps sits at the base of the throne. A hanging garland of flowers appears at the right edge.2011-02-12A seated man with long dark hair, eyes closed, wears white dhoti and shawl, rudraksha malas and a red beaded necklace with a pendant, and a red bindi with white tilak on his forehead, enthroned on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and orange cushions. Behind him hangs a painted temple backdrop with garlands in purple, yellow and white at the edges. In the foreground, three devotees in white garments with gold borders sit on the floor facing him, holding small oil lamps and offering plates, one bare-chested priest with white sandalwood marks on his arms. This appears to be a puja or aarti at a throne-seat ceremony.2011-02-12A man with long swept-back hair sits with closed eyes on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, wearing white dhoti and shawl, a red bindi and tripundra-style forehead marks, a red and brown rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and brown beaded armlets and bracelets, hands folded in his lap. Two men in white ritual dress sit in front of the throne with their backs to the camera, one bare-chested with a shaved head and one with long black hair, holding oil lamps and offerings on a gold pedestal with flowers. The background shows a painted temple-style scene with columns.2011-02-12A seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved, high back and lion-shaped armrests, with orange cushions. He wears a white dhoti and white shawl draped over one shoulder, a red beaded necklace, long rudraksha malas, arm bands, and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead; his long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Two men in white dhotis sit in front of him at a gold tray of flowers, one bare-chested and holding a lamp, the other with long hair seen from behind.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads and floral motifs, in front of a painted temple backdrop with orange drapes and garlands of flowers. He wears a white dhoti-style cloth, a red-and-gold armband, bangles, and a layered mala of rudraksha beads with a red cord and a gold pendant around his neck, with a red bindi on his forehead. His hands are folded in his lap. In the foreground, a bald priest in white cloth and several seated devotees are partly visible at the edges of the frame. The scene resembles a satsang seated on a dais. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments on a throne, matching the appearance cues for the speaker.2011-02-12A seated man in white ritual dhoti and shawl sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figural backrest and orange cushions on the armrests. He wears a white tilak with red bindi, a red and rudraksha mala, a gold pendant necklace, and a rudraksha-and-gold armlet. His hands are folded in his lap. In the foreground, two devotees seen from behind, one bald and bare-shouldered, one with long black hair in white, hold oil lamps and offerings on a gold tray decorated with flowers near the throne. The setting suggests a puja or satsang on a golden dais. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a crown-like gold throne setting, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments, consistent with the page's Swamiji attribution.2011-02-12A seated man in white ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-armrests, backed by a gold arched canopy and a painted temple backdrop framed by orange drapes and hanging flower garlands. He wears a rudraksha mala, a red necklace and a gold pendant, has long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, and holds his palms together in a blessing gesture. Below, a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with white markings on his chest holds an oil lamp, and women in saris hold small lamps and offerings near a tray of flowers. This is probable Swamiji based on the long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial clothing.2011-02-12February 14 20112011-02-14A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-like back, dressed in white with a red dot on his forehead, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, long hair swept back, hands folded in his lap. Flanking the throne, brass lamps and a flower garland hang on a backdrop of temple pillars and orange drapes. Four or five devotees in white and orange sit on the floor before him, some holding flower petals or offerings near the throne, and a small tray of flowers rests on the stone platform. The scene suggests a satsang in progress, with the seated figure as the focal point and the devotees in attendance. The man on the throne has distinctive swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the appearance of Swamiji (probable) seated in a ceremonial role.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and white shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, hands raised in a gesture of teaching. Seated at the foot of the throne are five people in white ritual clothing: a shaved-headed priest holding a small lamp or offering, and women in white saris with gold borders and one in a red shawl. Orange draped fabric hangs above, with flower garlands at the top corners. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of temple architecture, and brass oil lamps stand on either side.2011-02-12A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests beneath a gilded umbrella, set against an orange-draped stage with floral garlands and a temple backdrop. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red bead mala and a rudraksha necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair swept back. Several people in white sit on the stage floor before him, including a shaved-headed man holding a small offering and women in white saris with gold borders.2011-02-12