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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, in front of a large painted backdrop of Hindu deities against a blue sky over snowy mountains. The seated figure wears a white turban, a white kurta and white dhoti-style garment with a light shawl draped over the shoulders, hands held together at the chest. Behind him, the painting shows Shiva with a trident and a bull, Ganesha, Lakshmi seated on a lotus, a goddess playing a veena on a lotus, and a figure in red and orange with a staff. A gold parasol stands to the left and a red and gold decorated parasol to the right. Dark blue draped fabric covers the lower wall.

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A seated figure in a white dhoti and white shawl with a white turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands raised in a gesture of greeting or blessing, under a large backdrop poster of Hindu deities against a blue sky and snowy peaks. The deities shown include Shiva with a trident and a seated goddess with lotuses, Ganesha, a figure with a veena, and Lakshmi in red. A gold parasol hangs above the throne, a decorated umbrella stands at right, and a bright studio light is at the left edge. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, as the cues are limited to a white turban and white clothing.2006-12-23 +1 copiesA seated man in a white robe and white turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, hands joined at his chest, in a tented hall. Behind him a large backdrop painting shows multiple deity forms against a blue sky and snowy peaks, including a blue-skinned seated figure with a trident and a bull, an elephant-headed deity, a goddess in red holding a lotus, a seated goddess with a veena, and a goddess in red standing on a lotus. Gold-fringed umbrellas hang at the sides and a golden canopy hangs above the throne.2006-12-23 +1 copiesA seated figure in white clothing and a white head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, hands joined in front of the chest, on a raised stage. Above the throne hangs a large backdrop printed with multiple Hindu deities, including Shiva with trident and a bull, a goddess seated on a lotus, Ganesha, Saraswati playing a veena, Lakshmi, and other figures against snowy mountains and clouds. A golden umbrella canopy stands above the throne, with decorative lamps with fringed shades on either side. To the right stands a golden statue of a saint in orange robes holding a staff. Purple and black drapes frame the stage.2006-12-23A seated man in white ceremonial clothing sits on an ornate gold throne on a white-draped platform before a large backdrop painting of Hindu deities in a snowy Himalayan setting, including Shiva with trident and bull, Lakshmi on a lotus, Saraswati with veena, and other deity murtis. A white turban covers his head and he gestures with his right hand. Golden-yellow umbrellas with fringe stand on either side. At the lower right, people in white with orange saffron shawls clap, and at the left, devotees in white and orange stand in the dim hall.2006-12-23A man in a white embroidered kurta and a white turban with a decorative plume stands beside an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden parasol overhead. Behind him a large painted backdrop shows multiple deities: Shiva with a trident and bull, Lakshmi seated on a lotus, a goddess on a chariot drawn by horses, and a figure holding a veena on a lotus. The man wears a white turban and white kurta; he is not wearing saffron or rudraksha, so the appearance cues are insufficient to identify a candidate. Stage setting is dimly lit.2006-12-23A seated figure in white clothing and a white head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy on a raised white-draped platform, hands folded, in front of a large printed backdrop of Hindu deities including Shiva with trident, Lakshmi and Saraswati on lotuses, Ganesha, Vishnu and a deity with a bull. Decorative fringed umbrellas, a standing fan and a blue-draped stage frame the scene; a standing figure in orange robes stands at the right edge. Surfaces show a ceiling of blue and black drapery.2006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23A man in a white embroidered kurta and a white turban with a tuft stands smiling beside an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, in front of a large backdrop painted with multiple deity images on clouds and lotuses, including figures seated on lotuses, a figure in a chariot drawn by horses, and a figure holding a veena. A gold ceremonial parasol stands at left. He wears a gold pendant, and his hands are clasped in front of him. A visible presentation cue of long swept hair, white turban and ornate white clothing matches the page's a person flag, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so this is an unsure in-person candidate.2006-12-23A man in white ceremonial clothing and a white turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, under a gold canopy. He has long dark hair, gestures with raised hands, and appears to be speaking or smiling. Behind him is a large painted backdrop of Hindu deity murti, including a four-armed figure in orange and red holding a conch and discus, another figure with a trident and a figure in a chariot pulled by horses. A brass ornamental lamp stand stands to the left. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in a white turban and white robe with long hair.2006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23A man in a white embroidered ceremonial kurta with a white shawl and a white turban stands beside a gilded ornate chair with a red seat, under a small gold canopy. Behind him is a large backdrop of painted deities including Ganesha, Lakshmi and Saraswati, with a bull and snowy mountains. a person: the man has long swept-back hair and a white turban with ornate white ceremonial clothing, a shawl and an attendant-like stance beside the throne; the appearance cues are moderate, so the identity is treated as uncertain.2006-12-23A photograph of a single seated person on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, under a dark ornamental canopy. The seated figure wears a white turban with a feather-like ornament and white robes with a white shawl, hands raised in front of the chest. Behind the throne hangs a large backdrop of colourful deity murti paintings against snowy mountain scenery, including a figure with a bow and a figure in red with a lotus. A purple draped cloth lies along the stage edge and a white cushion sits in front of the throne.2006-12-23 +1 copies