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A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and a gilded canopy, wearing saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered drape, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and a red tilak on his forehead, hands resting in his lap. Before the throne sits a gold platform with pink lotus flowers and small offering plates. Three people sit on the orange-carpeted floor: a man in white dhoti with bare shoulders at left, a man with a shaved head and white garment near him, and a woman in a cream sari with a yellow and green border at right, all seated with heads bowed. Behind the throne is a large backdrop of a temple gopuram entrance with a deity figure, flanked by tall brass lamps.

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February 25 20112011-02-25February 25 20112011-02-25A seated man in an orange saffron garment and a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala with a gold pendant sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, beneath a gold canopy with hanging leaf ornaments. Two priests in white dhotis sit on the floor at the left and two devotees in white and cream saris sit at the right, facing the throne with offerings of pink lotus flowers and pooja items on a gold platform. Behind the throne is a large printed backdrop of a deity figure in a temple setting with tall gold lamp stands on either side. The seated figure has a red bindi and is not a clear appearance match for the page's a person reference, so the identity is uncertain.2011-02-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, hands clasped in his lap, in front of a grey draped backdrop hung with beaded strands. Seated at the base of the dais, a man in white ritual cloth and a woman in orange sari-style garments bring cups or vessels toward their faces, and fruit and flowers lie on the platform.2011-02-28 +1 copiesA man in a saffron-orange robe with maroon border and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet upholstery and a golden canopy hung with leaf-shaped pendants. A red bindi marks his forehead. He rests his hands clasped in his lap and gazes forward. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand beside the throne, and orange and white flower arrangements decorate the sides. In front, three seated devotees in white clothing sit with their backs to the camera, facing him. Before the throne, a gilded offering tray holds pink lotus flowers and incense sticks. A large painted backdrop of a deity figure with stone pillars fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the man on the throne wears saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a long-haired appearance consistent with the page's identification.2011-02-02February 25 20112011-02-25A man in saffron-orange robes with a red-brown sash sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a forehead mark. Two devotees in white dhotis sit at the left base of the dais, and two women in orange sarees sit at the right. Gold-carved side cabinets hold fruit, and the stage front has red and white flower offerings. Beaded red-and-gold curtains hang behind the throne. a person: the seated central figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a forehead mark, and sits enthroned, but the visible cues are ordinary enough that identity is uncertain.2011-02-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a temple-like hall with gold oil lamps on both sides. Before the throne, a low gold platform holds pink flower offerings. Four people sit on the floor in front: a man in white dhoti with bare chest, a man with his head bowed in white, and two women in saris, one in cream with a green border and one in blue blouse. Behind the throne are painted temple pillars and a red-draped deity murti. The seated man shows distinctive saffron robes and beaded necklace in the manner of a person, presiding as the central teacher during satsang.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with a gold ceremonial pendant and a red tilak on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. A gilded throne-side table holds pink flower offerings and small lamps. Two men in white dhotis sit on the floor at the lower left, one with bare shoulders and one with a bowed head, and a woman in a white sari with a green border sits at lower right. Behind the throne, a large painted backdrop shows temple columns, lamps and a deity image. Gold oil lamps stand on both sides. Overall, a formal ceremonial puja setting. Cues are consistent with the a person candidate, but the identity remains uncertain.2011-02-25 +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, against gray draped curtains strung with red and orange beads. He wears an orange saffron-style robe, a rudraksha mala necklace and an arm band, with a red mark on his forehead, and his hands are folded in his lap. Below the throne on a gold pedestal are offerings of flowers and fruit. Three people sit on the floor to the sides: two men in white dhoti-style clothing with white sashes on the left, one holding a small vessel, and a woman in orange sari on the right holding a small plate. A microphone stand and a side table with fruit are visible. A reflective floor reflects the throne.2011-02-28A seated man in an orange saffron robe with red border sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a rudraksha mala draped around his neck and a small red bindi on his forehead, hands resting in his lap, with a microphone clipped to his robe. Golden offering trays with fruit and flowers lie in front of the dais. To the left, a man in white ritual clothing sits with his head bowed; to the right, two women in orange saris sit on the floor holding objects. Beaded curtains in red and gold hang behind the throne. Since the page names a person as present, the central figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated on a throne, though the face is not used for identification.2011-02-28 +3 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes and multiple rudraksha malas sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a bright hall with beaded red-and-gold curtains. Before the throne a low gold platform holds apples, flowers and small offerings. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a shaved head sits and holds a small brass object near his face. To the right, two women in orange saris sit on the floor, one holding a small object. The seated central figure has long-ish hair, a red bindi and ceremonial gold-toned adornment; he is an appearance-based a person candidate seated on the throne with attendants performing a puja. Trays and an oil lamp are on the floor, with a microphone at the throne's edge.2011-02-28