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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, raising his right hand in greeting while smiling. He wears heavy ornate gold necklaces and long gold beaded garlands with circular gold pendants and turquoise tassels, and gold bangles on his wrists. He sits on a gold throne (peetha) decorated with a floral arch of red, yellow, purple and white garlands and scattered rose petals. Beside him stands a man in orange kurta and dhoti with a red border and rimmed glasses, holding a bunch of flowers and a sash. The seated figure has distinctive appearance cues consistent with a person, seated in the throne role.

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A smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. He raises one hand in a wave and wears heavy gold ceremonial necklaces and gold shoulder ornaments with beaded strands, plus a rudraksha-style mala at his neck. Beside him, a man in orange robes and glasses holds the edge of the orange cloth. Large gold palanquin-style ornaments hang across his chest. Swamiji (probable): the robed figure on the throne has long hair under the turban, distinctive ornate gold adornments and saffron clothing, consistent with a throne-seated guru being honoured at a satsang or procession.2011-07-15A photograph of a seated figure on a richly gilded throne decorated with a garland of marigolds, roses and jasmine in red, yellow, green and white. The central man wears an orange turban with a red tilak, an orange robe and orange trousers, and wears heavy gold ceremonial ornaments with large round gold medallions and long strands of beads across his chest and hip. He raises his right hand in greeting and smiles, with bare feet resting on a bed of white rice and rose petals. To his right, a man in orange robes and wire-rimmed glasses holds a folded orange cloth and stands beside the throne. Flower petals are scattered across the platform.2011-07-15A smiling man in an orange turban with a jewelled brooch and a small red bindi sits on a red and gold-cushioned throne backed by a large ornate gold carved arch decorated with red, yellow, green and white flower garlands. He wears orange robes with a gold-edged sash, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a gold pendant, and touches his chest with one hand. A small microphone is clipped near his face. Visible cues: long hair, orange turban and ornate ceremonial gold necklaces; Swamiji (probable), seated in person and teaching. Pink flowers and a beige cloth backdrop surround the seat.2012-04-14December 07 20112011-12-07 +1 copiesOctober 12 20102010-10-12 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a smiling man seated on a throne decorated with marigolds, orange, red and white flowers, and green leaves. He wears an orange turban with a small ornament at the forehead, an orange and gold robe, a long gold ceremonial necklace of large beads, gold bangles, and has long dark hair falling behind his shoulders. His right hand is raised open in gesture. A woven basket of fruit sits at the lower left. Swamiji (probable) is seated here, identified by the saffron turban and robe with ornate gold beaded necklace and long hair, while being honoured with floral decoration. A dark silhouette of a head appears at the bottom edge.2011-12-20A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red-cushioned golden throne decorated with a large arch of orange marigolds and multicolour flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and green. He raises one hand in blessing and wears long white and pink flower garlands with a green-and-pink garland at his waist. Gold-carved side panels frame the throne, and two decorative pots of flowers sit to either side against a dark blue draped backdrop. a person: long hair is not visible, but the orange turban, saffron robes and ceremonial garlands on a throne match the candidate's presentation, though the appearance cues are limited.2010-10-24A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a deep red velvet back and seat, smiling and gazing to one side while wearing a headset microphone. He wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament at the forehead, an orange saffron-style robe with gold border, multi-strand rudraksha mala around the neck, and rudraksha armlets and wristband. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. A white ceremonial staff with a bird-topped finial stands at left, and a red and blue patterned cushion rests at his feet. Probable Swamiji (probable) in the sense of a seated presenter with long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and a crown-like turban on a throne.2011-12-22April 19 20122012-04-19A seated man in saffron-orange clothing sits before an ornate gilded throne decorated with red, yellow and purple flower garlands. He wears an orange turban with a red tilak, a saffron shawl draped over his shoulders, a gold-bordered orange dhoti, multiple rudraksha malas, and beaded bracelets, with his palms pressed together in a gesture of greeting. Gold oil lamps with bird finials flank the throne against a dark backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure; the appearance-based cues are the orange turban, saffron garments, rudraksha malas and the throne setting.2011-11-18 +1 copiesA smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with a deep red velvet cushion. He wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch and a red bindi, and an orange saffron wrap with gold trim over bare shoulders. He has a rudraksha mala around his neck and matching beaded bands on his wrist and upper arms, and rests one hand on his chest while his feet are bare. A small microphone is visible near his face. A tall silver staff with a bird finial stands to the left. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in_person on the throne, with the qualifying cues of long hair, orange turban, saffron wrap and rudraksha malas.2011-12-22