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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned armrests is dressed in saffron-orange robes and a saffron shawl, wearing layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, with gold bangles on the arms. A man in white ritual clothes kneels on the dark floor at left, palms pressed together in namaste, with a white tilak on his forehead and a mala around his neck. Nearby stand a brass oil lamp and silver trays holding flowers and offerings. A woman in the lower right corner is partly visible. The wall behind is dark and studded, with a turquoise panel at left. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces on a throne, and is.

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Photograph of a satsang-style ritual in an indoor hall. A man in an orange robe with a red tilak, layered gold and bead ornaments, and a bare chest is seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, his bare feet resting on a gold footstool. A man in white ritual clothes with a white forehead band and a rudraksha mala kneels before him with hands folded. A woman in a pink sari sits at the lower right, and a plate of flowers and offerings lies at the base of the throne. a person is the figure on the throne, identified by the page and the orange robe with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces.2013-01-11A photograph in a dark room with a golden ornate throne. A seated figure on the right wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robes, layered rudraksha malas and a gold chain, with a gold bracelet on the arm and bare feet resting on a golden footstool. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of saffron turban, saffron robes and layered rudraksha malas match the page's identification, though the person is not fully identifiable. Before him, two men sit on the floor: one on the left in white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl, white tripundra on the forehead and white markings on the shoulders, hands folded; another in white shirt and trousers with folded hands. Brass trays hold red flowers, fruit, small bowls and a lit brass oil lamp stands nearby. A studio light and a framed picture are visible in the background.2013-02-20A photograph of a man in an orange-brown robe seated on an ornate gold-carved throne with a dark red cushion, wearing a gold headband, a gold pendant and a long beaded necklace, with a red bindi and white forehead markings. Beside the throne sits a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with white tripundra markings on his forehead and arms, gesturing with open palms toward a small offering tray with flowers and a lamp on the floor. Light cream pillars and a blue-grey wooden window frame the room.2012-05-08A photograph of a seated man on a gold-carved throne with long dark hair, a gold crown-like headband, rust-orange robes, a gold pendant necklace and a tilak mark on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. Before him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange and yellow robes with white sacred markings on his arms kneels on a red patterned rug, offering a silver plate with flowers and a silver bowl. Behind the throne is a blue and gold decorated panel, and a side table holds a brass tray of fruit. Two people are physically present.2012-05-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing saffron-orange robes and a red bindi, with long braided hair falling over the shoulders and a rudraksha mala. A kneeling devotee in white dhoti with gold borders and a white head covering extends cupped hands toward him, offering reverence. In front stands a silver puja table holding a white shell-like vessel and a brass bowl on a red and white rug. Roses and flowers fill vases on either side, and a red fringed canopy hangs above. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long braided hair, saffron robes and mala, which is consistent with the a person appearance cues, shown in person.2014-09-13May 08 20122012-05-08A photograph of a seated man on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) in a white-pillared hall. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a long gold-beaded garland, a headband and sandalwood marks on the arms. He holds a silver tray or plate in his lap. In front of the throne are a silver plate with flowers, a pink-and-white offering, an orange cloth-covered stool and silver bowls. A bald man in orange robes and a gold necklace sits cross-legged on a striped rug at lower left, hands joined in anjali. A white cooler stands at left. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person with a headband, saffron clothing, gold garland and throne, sitting in the role of teacher; the kneeling man is a devotee or disciple.2012-05-11January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph inside a room with a white wall and a red-upholstered dais. On the right, a long-haired man in orange cloth with a white forehead mark and layered rudraksha and gold necklaces sits on a red throne-like seat, his bare feet resting on a silver plate of offerings. Seated on the floor in white clothes, a bald man with a grey moustache holds his hands together in front of him. Behind them, a second figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a flower garland sits with hands folded on a gold-and-red throne. At the lower edge, partly visible heads of women or girls and a brass lamp with a plate of food appear near the floor. The appearance-based label is a probable match for the presence of Swamiji, given the long hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklace on the seated figure.2012-10-20May 08 20122012-05-08May 08 20122012-05-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing saffron-orange robes, a saffron head wrap, layered rudraksha and beaded necklaces, and gold bangles. A brass oil lamp burns beside the throne. In front, a man in white dhoti with a white forehead band and white body markings sits with hands folded, and another man in white kurta with folded hands sits nearby. Silver thali trays holding red flowers, yellow offerings and small vessels are arranged on the floor. The setting is a dark-walled room with a small mirror and lighting equipment.2013-02-20