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A seated teacher in a red and gold striped robe and a saffron-yellow turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, hands folded in his lap, smiling and looking to the side. He wears a beaded necklace and bare feet rest on the lower dais. To the left, a golden mount holds a Ganesha murti in green and orange, framed by an arch of yellow, red and purple flower garlands with a pink cloth beneath. Brass lamps and a flower-decorated pot sit in front, and a bowl of fruit is at the lower left. A dark blue curtain and a large backdrop photo of a face fill the background, and a small potted plant with a leaf sprig stands beside the throne. Photo-based satsang stage with a pictured portrait behind the speaker.

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September 01 20112011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold lion-armed throne with red cushions, wearing a red beaded mala and holding a white staff across his lap. Beside him on a second gold throne with a purple cloth base sits a deity murti heavily draped in multicolour garlands of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers, with a brass oil lamp (deepam) on the floor and a red-patterned rug beneath. A dark red curtain forms the backdrop. Both thrones are arranged in a satsang hall setting. The seated figure has a distinctive long-haired presentation with saffron and rudraksha cues, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne.2014-11-28A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with a golden ganesha-style vahana or mount topped by a Ganesha murti draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. A seated person on a gold throne at right wears a yellow turban with a red flower, red and gold draped garments, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, and is smiling while looking toward the deity. Bananas and flower offerings lie on the stage, with a small brass lamp and a purple cloth on the platform.2011-09-01April 13 20142014-04-13September 01 20112011-09-01August 25 20172017-08-25A photograph of a satsang setting with a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and lion-head armrests, wearing a rust-red dhoti and shawl, a matching red turban, a rudraksha mala and gold armbands, looking toward the right. Beside him on a second gold throne draped in an orange cloth and densely garlanded with multicoloured flower strands sits a gold deity murti adorned with a crown. A red velvet curtain and green drapery form the backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated in person on the left throne, identified by the rudraksha mala, rust-red robes and turban cues, while the garlanded throne holds a deity murti.2013-11-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, draped in garlands of yellow, white, purple and green flowers. He wears red robes and a white flower garland, with a microphone stand beside him, brass oil lamps and fruit on a side table. Behind him is a smaller gold lion-armed throne covered with garlands, holding a red-clad deity murti or figure. A painted backdrop of blue mountains and a trident-shaped ornament complete the stage setting. The man appears to be a seated speaker in a discourse setting. a person identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-12-22A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved details and a trident finial, draped in marigold and multicolored flower garlands. He wears a red robe with a red cloth over his shoulder and a white flower garland, and is barefoot with his feet resting on a red cushion. He smiles toward the side. A microphone stands at his right, with a brass oil lamp and fruit on a gold side table. Behind him is a painted backdrop of blue and green mountains. To the left, a gold lion-throne cart holds a standing deity murti draped in red cloth and garlands. The floor has a striped cloth and an orange mat in the foreground. No other people are visible.2010-12-22October 30 20112011-10-30January 13 20152015-01-13