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Photograph 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.

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A 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 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 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.2011-02-28A 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 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 seated man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with a long rudraksha mala and a vibhuti mark on his forehead, sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions. Two priests in white dhotis kneel before him at lower left, one holding a small ritual item, and two women in orange saris kneel at right near a tray of offerings. Tall brass lamps stand on either side, and beaded curtains hang behind the throne. The throne sits on a base scattered with flowers and fruit. The scene shows a ritual gathering in an orange-draped hall. Whether the seated man is a person cannot be established from appearance alone; the cues are a throne, saffron clothing and a mala, which are not sufficient.2011-02-28A man in saffron-orange robes with a red sash and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a vibhuti mark on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. A shaven-headed man in white ritual clothes kneels to the left holding a small object, and two women in orange saris kneel at right, one holding a glass. Gold lamp stands flank the throne, a garlanded setting with fruit sits beside it, and beaded curtains hang behind. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair is not visible, but the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold throne setting are consistent with the page's description of a discourse.2011-02-28A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a large carved halo-style back and red velvet cushions. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a red-and-saffron shawl, with a red armband and a small red bindi on his forehead. His hands are folded in his lap. In front of the throne, a gilded table holds pink flowers, red fruit and a small offering. Two people in white and saffron clothing sit at the lower left and right, one holding a small object, while a red and orange beaded curtain frames the scene. The gilded throne and beaded curtain suggest a formal satsang setting.2011-02-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a large gold arched backrest and red cushions, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on the forehead, hands folded in his lap. Before the throne, a golden pedestal holds offerings of flowers and fruit. Two devotees kneel in prayer on the orange stage: a man in white dhoti and shirt with a red border, hands pressed together, and a woman in orange sari with hands folded at her face. Beaded curtains in red and gold hang behind the stage beside grey drapes.2011-02-28A 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 20112011-02-25February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copies