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A 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.

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A 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 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 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 man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned seats, wearing a white dhoti-style wrap and a long beaded rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. Gold bangles are on his upper arm and his hands rest folded in his lap. Before the throne, devotees in orange and red saris and white ritual clothes sit facing him, and a silver-topped tray with flowers and offerings sits at left. Gold-and-green decorated banners with red floral motifs frame the stage. +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-topped backrest, centred against a backdrop of painted temple architecture. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with a white shawl, a red rudraksha-style necklace with beaded strands, gold armbands and bangles, and a red mark on his forehead; his hands rest in his lap. Around the throne, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and orange fabric hangs from the top corners with garlands of flowers. In the foreground, several people in white ritual clothing sit on the floor facing him: one bald man in white holds a small object, others with white garments and gold-bordered cloth are seated in a group. A flower arrangement sits at the base of the throne. The scene resembles a formal satsang or puja setting. The man on the throne is shown as a person by the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, red mala necklaces and ceremonial gold adornment, seated in a place of honour.2011-02-12A 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.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 hair, a white dhoti-style garment, red-beaded rudraksha mala and a red-and-gold pendant sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests, hands folded in his lap and eyes lowered. Orange draped fabric and garlands hang behind him. In the foreground, several devotees in white and yellow-gold garments and shaved-headed priests in white perform a puja at a brass table holding flowers, incense sticks, fruit and a small lamp. The seated man has distinctive long swept hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, so this is an appearance-based a person in person on the throne.2011-02-12March 05 20112011-03-05 +1 copiesA 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 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 a white dhoti and white shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, wearing a red and white bead necklace and a red tilak. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders and he rests his hands in his lap. Around the throne, several devotees in white and cream clothing and shaved-headed priests in white dhotis kneel and sit on the floor, some holding up small flames or lamp offerings toward him. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and orange drapes with flower garlands frame a backdrop of painted temple architecture. The scene resembles a puja or satsang setting.2011-02-12