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A seated figure with long dark hair wearing a white and red garland of flowers and a brown-red wrap over bare shoulders sits in front of an ornate golden chair, smiling and reaching toward a stainless steel bowl on a banana leaf. A small water bottle and a second steel bowl sit nearby. Behind, several people in orange and saffron robes sit on the floor, some with white tilaka marks and gold-edged garments, with a white fan at the right edge. A printed copyright caption appears at the top right of the image. The setting resembles a satsang or puja gathering, and the seated figure appears to be a person, identifiable by long swept hair, a flower garland, ornate gold bracelet and ceremonial seating.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23January 31 20132013-01-31A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and a red cushion, smiling. The person wears a reddish-brown ochre robe, a red bindi, gold bangles and a thick garland of white and red flowers draped over the shoulders and chest. Hands rest together in the lap holding a green leaf, and a brass tray with green leaves and small items sits on a gold-trimmed table in front. A water bottle stands at left against a plain cream wall.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes smiles with eyes lowered, seated on a red velvet chair before an ornate gold throne-back. He wears a thick gold bead necklace, a white and red-yellow marigold garland, gold armlets and a red bindi with white vibhuti on his forehead. To the left, a painted deity figure with multiple arms and gold bangles stands beside a brass oil lamp. On the right, a woman in glasses with white tilak sits partly visible. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan setting; the seated man is a candidate for Swamiji (probable) based on saffron robes, long swept-back hair, gold bead mala and garlands.2013-06-19October 12 20122012-10-12A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a heavy gold necklace of large beads sits on a gold-and-red throne, smiling, with long swept-back hair, a white tilak and a red bindi. A polished silver bowl with embossed floral patterns sits on a green banana leaf in front of him. Behind him, women in saris, one in cream and gold and another in red, sit near steel vessels in a pink-walled hall. Gold-toned ornaments and a tall gold staff are visible at left. The Swamiji (probable) label is based on his orange robe, long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and throne.2016-08-02A smiling man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on a gold-and-brown throne-like seat, wearing a maroon-red saffron-toned robe, a thick rudraksha mala and an ornate gold pendant necklace. His hand rests on a golden lion-shaped figure beside him. A tall silver ceremonial staff stands at left, and a crowd of seated devotees in white and colourful clothes fills the background and foreground. The figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by his long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace while seated in a throne-style chair.2016-05-16Photograph of a seated man in a large ornate gold throne with red cushions, dressed in orange-saffron robes with a dark rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace, long dark hair swept back, smiling and holding a small object in his hand. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, seated on a throne as the central figure. In the foreground, shaven-headed devotees in orange robes are seen from behind. Behind, two women in white saris with gold borders sit near a pedestal table with a plate of green leaves, and two standing electric fans are visible.2013-07-10 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back, before a table draped in orange cloth. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his bare shoulders, a long red and white flower garland with gold accents, a rudraksha-style mala, gold bangles and a red bindi. His hands rest together near a banana leaf with food and small metal bowls, and a water bottle sits on the table with scattered red flower petals. The background is dark red drapery. a person: the appearance cues here are a long swept-back hairstyle, saffron clothing, a ceremonial mala and gold ornaments, seated in a throne-style chair during a satsang setting.2013-05-28 +2 copiesDecember 22 20152015-12-22 +1 copies