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A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest and lion-headed armrests, raising both palms outward in a teaching gesture before a microphone on a stand. He wears white ritual dress with a white shawl draped over his shoulder, a red bindi, a red rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace. Garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers hang on the left and right. Behind him stand a red curtain and a temple-style backdrop with carved pillars and a small deity murti in a niche.

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A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest and lion-form armrests, speaking into a microphone with both palms raised in a teaching gesture. He wears a white dhoti and white shawl, a red-and-gold necklace, a rudraksha mala, a red bindi and bangles. Behind him are garlands of yellow and purple flowers, an orange cloth, and a temple-style backdrop with pillars and a deity image. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold seat, shown in a satsang discourse setting.2011-02-12A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, smiling with both palms raised toward the audience in a teaching gesture. He wears white ritual dress with a white wrap over the shoulder, a red and white beaded mala, rudraksha beads, a red pendant on a red cord, gold bangles and a red bindi, and has long dark hair swept back. A microphone stands before him, and a stand with notes sits on the left. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang on the throne at the top corners, with an orange cloth on the right and a temple-style backdrop behind. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, seated as the discourse speaker on the throne.2011-02-12A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a red and rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold pendant, and beaded bracelets, dressed in white robes, sits cross-legged on a gold-upholstered throne with ornate gold carved backrest. He smiles and raises both palms in a blessing gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A reading stand with papers sits to the left. The chair has orange cushion trim. The gold backdrop and carved gilded throne are prominent.2011-02-12A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figural relief, raising both palms in a blessing gesture toward an audience. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red and gold necklace, and a multi-strand rudraksha mala, with bangles on his wrists. A microphone stand is angled before him, and a small lectern with papers sits to the left. Swamiji (probable): the swept-back hair, saffron-accented throne setting, ornate necklace and rudraksha mala match the cues; he is presenting a discourse in a satsang setting.2011-02-12A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest and lion-form armrests speaks into a microphone while raising one hand in a gesture. He has shoulder-length dark hair swept back, a red bindi and white tripundra marks on his forehead, and wears a white dhoti and white shawl over his shoulders, with red and beaded necklaces with a pendant. Gold bangles are on his wrists. Behind him are a gold decorated backdrop, garlands and an orange cloth hanging at the right edge.2011-02-12A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a mustard-gold throne in front of an ornate gold-carved backrest. He wears white draped clothing with a white shawl, multiple rudraksha malas, and a red cord with a gold pendant. His palms are raised in a blessing gesture beside a microphone on a stand. Orange cushions line the armrests, and gold lion-like armrest finials flank the seat.2011-02-12A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figural panels. He wears white clothing and a white shawl draped over his shoulder, with rudraksha malas and a red beaded necklace with a gold pendant. His hands are raised in front of him with palms open, and he smiles while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Swamiji (probable) is seated in this frame, identified by long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala, a red beaded necklace and ornate gold throne seating while teaching at a discourse.2011-02-12A man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, smiling with palms raised toward the audience. He wears white ritual clothing, a white shawl over one shoulder, a red-and-gold beaded mala, a gold pendant, gold bangles and a red bindi with white sacred marks. A microphone stands before him. Behind the throne a gold-carved backdrop and a red and golden temple-style panel frame the stage. Probable Swamiji is shown with long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial gold, seated in a discourse setting.2011-02-12A seated man in white ceremonial clothing speaks while raising both open hands, seated on a cushioned golden throne backed by an ornately carved gold panel. He wears layered rudraksha malas, a red coral necklace with a gold pendant, rudraksha bracelets, and a red bindi with white vertical marks on his forehead. A microphone stand is at his side, and a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers hangs at the right edge. The image is a photograph of a discourse. He appears in person.2011-02-12A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a richly carved, embossed backrest, speaking into a microphone on a flexible stand. He wears a white dhoti-style garment draped over one shoulder, several beaded rudraksha-style malas in brown and a red-and-gold pendant necklace, orange-red bangles on his wrists, and a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead. His right hand is extended outward in an explanatory gesture while his left rests on a small book stand holding papers. The gold throne has lion-like armrests and an orange cushion accent, set against a red and green backdrop.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a gilded golden throne with ornately carved lion-head armrests and a large carved golden back panel. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl draped over one shoulder, with rudraksha mala necklaces, a red and gold pendant necklace, and beaded bracelets. He has a red tilak on his forehead, his right hand is extended outward in a gesture of teaching, and a microphone stand is in front of him. Books or papers rest on the left armrest. Behind him are red drapes and a painted backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the man's long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold pendant suit the presentation; he is seated on the throne during a discourse.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved, gilded back. He wears white clothing, a white shawl over his shoulder, a red and orange beaded mala and a red-and-gold pendant necklace, plus orange and gold armbands. He gestures with one hand toward a microphone on a stand while speaking, and a small book rests on a stand to his left. The gilded carvings and a red backdrop fill the scene. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant, seated on the throne while teaching.2011-02-12