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A 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.

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A 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 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 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 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 a white dhoti and white shawl sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella overhead and lion-head armrests. He wears a red bindi, multiple red and brown rudraksha malas, and gold armbands, with long dark hair swept back. Around him, several people in white garments and ochre-bordered dhotis sit on the orange-draped floor holding small oil lamps and offering trays. Behind the throne hangs a backdrop with a temple-arch print, orange drapes, white wavy stripes, and garlands of flowers. A decorated silver tray sits near the front. Recognizable as a Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate gold throne.2011-02-12February 18 20112011-02-18 +1 copiesA man with long swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a white dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala, and a gold pendant necklace, with hands folded in his lap. Colourful draped banners in green, red, yellow and orange frame the throne, with flower arrangements in vases at either side. Several seated devotees in the foreground, including a woman in orange and a shaved-headed man in white, face the throne. The setting is a temple-style hall with carved pillars.2011-02-18A 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.2011-02-12A 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.2011-02-12A 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 man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and a golden canopy, eyes lowered and palms folded in his lap. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala, and a red bindi. Four women sit on the orange floor before him in white and cream sarees with gold borders and orange shawls, with brass plates of offerings in front of the throne. Behind is a large printed backdrop of a temple hall with pillars, a lit brass lamp stands at right, and a small gold shrine is visible. The throne is seated for a pada puja-style offering, with the man as the honoured figure receiving devotees.2011-01-28A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant sits on an ornate golden throne flanked by golden lion heads, wearing a white dhoti-style garment and gold armlets, with both palms raised in blessing. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the peetha, with long hair, rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace. In front, bald white-clad priests with white sacred marks on their arms hold ritual items, while women in white and orange saris and a woman in an orange shawl sit before him. Behind the throne hang orange drapes, marigold garlands, and a painted temple backdrop with pillars and a deity image.2011-02-12