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A seated man in an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions sits at the centre, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a long orange-and-gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, a red-and-white tilak on his forehead, hands folded in his lap and bare feet resting on a golden footstool. Flanking him are gold oil lamps on stands and pink flower offerings on the throne platform. Two seated devotees in the foreground face him: a man in a white dhoti with bare shoulders and a woman in a cream sari with yellow and green border, both with hands joined in prayer, while a shirtless man and another woman sit at the edges. Behind is a large painted backdrop of temple architecture and deity imagery in red and white, with a small shrine figure to the right.

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February 25 20112011-02-25A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, hands resting in his lap. Before the throne, on a red-and-orange carpet, sit three devotees: a shirtless man with a sacred thread, a man in white dhoti seated facing the throne, and a woman in a cream sari with yellow border, plus another woman in a blue top. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with pink flower offerings on the throne platform and a red-and-gold backdrop of temple architecture behind. A seated figure appears on a small red stand at left, and the setting resembles a satsang or darshan.2011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA 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 on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat sits centrally in a ceremonial hall hung with beaded curtains and tall brass lamps. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a multi-strand rudraksha mala, a red tilak on his forehead, and gold armbands; his hands rest in his lap. Two women in orange saris sit on the floor at the right, one holding a small brass vessel, while a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with red border sits at the left. Offerings of fruit and flowers lie on the throne platform and on a side table. This appears to be a pada puja; the seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and throne, and he is physically present.2011-02-28 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, a rudraksha mala around his neck and a red-and-gold bindi on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. Before the throne, a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a red border sits cross-legged, palms pressed together in namaskar. To the right, a woman in orange sari sits with hands folded in prayer. Tall brass oil lamps flank the throne, and a decorated gold-tinted peetha with flowers, fruit and offerings lies in front. Beaded red-and-gold curtains hang behind the stage. A microphone stands nearby. a person candidate appearance: long swept hair is not visible, but the seated central figure wears saffron robes, rudraksha mala and sits on a golden throne; identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2011-02-28A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a gilded canopy overhead. He wears an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders and bare chest, a red-and-maroon border, a tall rudraksha mala, and a red bindi on his forehead, with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha mala are the qualifying cues, and he is seated in the central role on the throne. Two people in white garments sit facing him from the lower left and right, and a bald man in white is at the far left edge. In front of the throne are a gold-leaf decorated platform with pink flowers, incense sticks and offerings. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a large painted backdrop shows a deity in red and gold.2011-02-02A seated man on a gold throne with a red cushioned back wears an orange-saffron robe with gold borders and a long gold-and-flower garland, hands resting in his lap. Before the throne, on an orange floor cloth, kneels a priest bare-chested in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, who pours from a small vessel into a golden bowl, while a young man in white dhoti beside him assists. Two women in white saris sit at the bowl, one in a yellow-bordered sari and one in a blue blouse holding a small vessel. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the throne, and a painted backdrop of gods and a red-robed figure with garlands stands behind.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, wearing orange saffron robes with maroon-edged borders and a long rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead. He sits with his hands gesturing outward and appears to be speaking. Gold kalasha-style canopy with leaf pendants hangs above. In front, three people sit on the floor in white clothes, seen from behind, one with a yellow shawl; flowers and lamps stand on a gold stand and the side of the dais. A large painted backdrop of temple figures and red pillars fills the background. Lamps flank the throne.2011-02-02A man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red-orange tilak on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. Before the throne, a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border sits on the floor facing him, and two women in orange saris sit to the right, one holding a small object. Tall gold oil lamps stand at the sides, a beaded curtain hangs behind, and fruit and flowers rest at the base of the throne. The throne is a clear focal point. Appearance-based identification is uncertain; the seated man shows saffron robes and a rudraksha mala but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm.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.2011-02-02