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A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and gold canopy umbrella, wearing a red and maroon ceremonial garment, a red turban, a gold-coloured necklace and multiple beaded chains, with a broad smile. a person appearance cues include the elaborate red ceremonial attire, gold ornaments and throne presentation. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and red turbans stand behind him, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge. Seated devotees in the foreground wear marigold garlands; one woman in a green sari sits at left and a woman in patterned clothing sits at right. A patterned red carpet covers the floor in a large hotel-style hall with recessed lighting and purple patterned wall panels.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and red cushions sits centrally in a hall with a patterned rug, wearing a red-and-maroon robe, a red turban and layered beaded necklaces with a gold pendant. Two standing men in white dhoti-style clothing with saffron-orange shawls and flower garlands stand to the right near the throne, one wearing a red turban. Seated devotees on the left wear orange and white garlands and marks on the forehead. Seated guests on the right include a woman in a patterned shawl and others in red and white.2014-05-10A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and a gold umbrella canopy with red fringe, in a hotel-style hall with purple patterned wall panels. He wears a red-and-gold silk outfit, a red turban, a gold necklace and a red shawl, and holds a fan-like object. Around him, several people sit on a red and patterned rug, including a woman in a green sari with floral garlands and a man in white dhoti with saffron shawl and garlands. Two men in white dhotis with red turbans stand near the throne, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at right beside a woman in a patterned top.2014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a red and white flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Around the throne, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with red-and-gold shawls, a boy in white shirt stands at left, and women in cream and lavender saris stand at right beside a golden trident on a pole. The backdrop is a glowing red stage with gold and bronze discs. The throne setting suggests a formal satsang or discourse, with the bright red carpet and white-robed attendants present.2015-09-06A seated figure in a red and maroon ornate outfit with a red turban-style head covering and long dark hair sits on an elaborate gold throne under a gold embroidered canopy. A golden garland of beads and a large pendant hang on the chest, and a red shawl drapes the lap. Two attendants in white dhotis and orange-red head cloths stand behind, one with a white flower garland over the shoulder. Seated audience members in saris and red shawls are at the lower left and right, in a hotel ballroom with purple patterned panels. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, red-saffron ornate clothing, gold necklaces and throne seating are the qualifying cues, shown in a ceremonial seated role.2014-05-10A photograph of an indoor event hall with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, beneath a gold and red canopy. A standing man in white dhoti with gold borders and a red head cloth faces the throne with his back to the camera. Seated devotees in green and white saris and white kurtas, some wearing garlands, sit on a patterned red carpet, and a woman in a floral top kneels at the right edge. Recessed ceiling lights and purple patterned wall panels frame the hall.2014-05-10A photograph of a seated man in an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, under a gold fringed canopy. He wears an orange-brown shawl draped over the shoulders, a gold-bordered orange cloth at the waist, bare feet, and long dark hair with a swept-back style; he smiles and rests one arm on the throne's armrest. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti and shirt stands with hands folded, and a woman in a red-orange sari with a rudraksha mala holds her hand near her face. Another man stands at right in white with gold-bordered cloth and a beaded necklace. Blurred heads of seated onlookers, one with light hair, appear in the foreground. Gold-leaf statues and draped white cloth fill the background.2016-04-16A standing figure in a red and gold embroidered outfit, with an ornate golden crown and a long gold beaded necklace, smiles beside a gilded throne with a golden canopy on the right. Around them, a large seated and standing crowd of devotees in white and saffron-red shawls, with marigold garlands, presses palms together in greeting in a large hall with recessed ceiling lights. Several women wear saris in green, blue, pink and orange. a person: the standing figure has a crown, ornate gold-and-red clothing and a gold necklace, and is positioned by the throne, but the face and body are small and the appearance cues are only partly clear.2014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10A photo of a seated group in a red-curtained hall with ornate gold furnishings. On a large gold throne at upper right sits a robed figure in orange-saffron garments with a golden necklace and an orange turban, holding a golden staff; the figure's appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues of a turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold, presented here as a throne-seated presence with devotees on the floor. Around him, roughly two dozen devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white, red and saffron clothing with red shawls, many holding brass plates of offerings. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left beside a tripod camera. Several bald and white-haired devotees in white garments sit in the foreground.2015-10-26A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with long matted hair and a red bindi smiles broadly on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and a red velvet cushion, arms spread along the armrests and bare feet visible. Behind him stands a gold-embroidered canopy umbrella with fringe. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha-style mala stands with hands folded. To the right, a woman in an orange sari with a dark braided updo touches her forehead, and a bare-chested man with red beads stands beside another person in white. Foreground shows the blurred back of a blond-haired person in white. Gold ornamental pieces and fabric bolts are arranged in the background.2016-04-16A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and a bindi-like mark on his forehead sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a red and gold canopy, holding a microphone and gesturing as he speaks. Behind him, a yellow drape hangs from the canopy, with golden trident staffs and ceremonial fans on either side. Four standing attendants in white dhotis, two with rudraksha malas, one wearing a white shirt and a shawl, watch from the left and centre. A small brass lamp and a metal offering tray with leaves sit beside the throne, with a potted plant nearby. In the foreground, a woman in a saffron-coloured sari and other devotees are seen from behind, facing the dais in a discourse setting. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron robes, so this is a probable appearance-based candidate for Swamiji, seated in discourse.2016-07-12