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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with lion-figure armrests beneath a gold canopy, eyes closed, hands clasped. He wears a white sleeveless garment, a red-and-rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, gold armbands and a red tilak on his forehead, with long hair swept back. Seated before the throne are several devotees in white dhotis and a woman in white with a yellow border, some with shaved heads, holding small lamps or offerings. Garlands of red, yellow and white flowers hang from the backdrop, and orange drapes frame the stage. A gold kalasha and offering plates sit at the base of the throne, with a temple-arch backdrop behind.

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February 12 20112011-02-12A man in white ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests beneath a golden canopy. He wears a red-and-white rudraksha mala, red bead necklace, gold armlets, and a red tilak on his forehead, with hands folded in his lap. Around the throne, several white-clad devotees sit on the orange floor; one holds a small vessel and another holds a plate, while flower garlands in green, red and yellow hang beside orange drapes. A backdrop shows a temple-style painted image. The seated man's identity is not established from appearance; he is a seated figure on a throne in a satsang or puja setting.2011-02-12A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a canopy umbrella, eyes closed, wearing a white dhoti-style garment, red and bead malas, and a red tilak. Behind him hangs an orange fabric backdrop with a flower garland and a temple-column print. Several devotees sit on the floor in front, including shaved-headed men in white dhotis and white-clad women with long hair holding small brass lamps and offerings on golden plates. Gold lion-shaped armrests and kalasha-style decorations are visible.2011-02-12 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair, a vertical tilak on his forehead, a red-and-white beaded rudraksha necklace and gold armlets sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne under a gold umbrella canopy. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with hands folded in his lap. Before the throne, a gold offering table holds flowers and burning incense sticks. Four people in white dhotis and garments sit on the orange-red stage with palms pressed together, including two bald men in white dhotis at left and women in white and yellow saris at right. Behind the throne hang orange curtains, a garland of marigolds and green leaves, and a backdrop printed with a temple pillar and arch scene.2011-02-12A seated man in white ceremonial dress sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a golden canopy above. He wears a white shawl, layered red-and-beige beaded necklaces, red bangles and a red bindi, with long dark hair swept back. Around the throne, several white-clad devotees, some bare-chested or in white dhotis, sit on the orange-carpeted floor holding small oil lamps and offering trays. Behind is a backdrop of temple architecture, orange drapes and garlands in red, yellow and purple. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a bindi and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, matching the page's claim.2011-02-12A seated man in white ritual dress sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden umbrella canopy under a stage backdrop of an orange-draped temple-style arch. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red-and-brown rudraksha mala with a red thread necklace, arm bands, and a red tilak on his forehead. Five people in white clothing sit on the floor in front of the throne, several shaved-headed men in white and one woman in white with a yellow border; a man at left holds a small object and gestures. Floral garlands in red, yellow, and purple hang at the sides, with a plate of flowers and fruit at the lower left. a person: the seated man wears a rudraksha mala, red tilak and white robes on a throne with a golden canopy, consistent with a presiding guru at a satsang.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.2011-02-12A seated man in white dhoti and white shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests beneath an orange and gold umbrella canopy. He wears red rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, with red-and-gold armbands, and has hands folded in his lap. Before the throne stands a gold pedestal with flowers and incense sticks. Four people in white clothes sit in front, some with hands joined in prayer, one in a yellow-bordered sari. Orange drapes, a garland of flowers and a painted temple backdrop frame the scene. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and a throne, and is central to a satsang setting.2011-02-12A photograph of a seated man in white dhoti and shawl on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a gold canopy umbrella, eyes closed, hands folded. He wears rudraksha malas and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair. Before the throne, several men and women in white ritual clothes sit on the floor; a bare-chested shaven-headed priest holds a ritual object and a woman in white with a gold border holds a small plate. Orange drapes, garlands of marigolds and a painted temple backdrop surround the stage, and a tray with flowers sits at the throne's base.2011-02-12A 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 seated man with long dark swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a red and white beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold pendant, wearing a white draped garment and gold armlets, sits with hands folded on an ornate gold throne flanked by golden lion heads. In front, two shaved-headed men in white dhotis bow low with hands joined, and three women in white, yellow and red saris kneel at the altar. The altar holds lit incense sticks, flower petals, fruit and a brass kalasha-style lamp stand. Behind the throne hang orange drapes, garlands of multicoloured flowers and a temple-themed backdrop with pillars.2011-02-12November 13 20102010-11-13