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A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and white jasmine garlands draped over its arms and back. He wears an orange-saffron robe with gold trim, a gold multi-strand necklace and beaded bracelets, and a red bindi on his forehead. A small headset microphone is clipped near his face. He smiles and raises his right hand in a gesture of blessing toward the audience, while the background is a pale lavender and pink stage backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is present, seated in a central, honoured position with saffron robes, long hair and ceremonial gold necklace; the description reflects these appearance cues in a discourse setting.

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A photograph of a seated speaker on a decorated golden throne with white jasmine garlands, addressing an audience. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered edge, a long ornate gold-bead necklace, beaded bracelets and an arm band, and has long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead. A small headset microphone is attached near his face, and one hand is raised in a gesture while the other rests on his lap. Behind him is a large backdrop of a painted orange turban and a face with an eye. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the centre, with long hair, gold ornaments and saffron clothing, speaking as a discourse teacher. A white and purple logo appears in the top left corner.2012-01-08A seated man with long dark hair and eyes closed sits on a cushioned golden throne with carved gilt backrest and gilded lion-shaped armrests. He wears an orange saffron robe with gold border and a long orange shawl, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a white and red flower garland. He has a red bindi on his forehead and his hands are folded in his lap. A microphone on a flexible stand is in front of him, and a dark blue curtain forms the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron robe, bead necklace and ornate throne setting suggest the Swamiji candidate, seated in a discourse or satsang setting.2009-12-23A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with carved floral and lion-armed details. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulder and a long strand of wooden beads with large gold-toned beads around his neck. He gestures with his right hand while speaking into a gooseneck microphone on a stand, with papers resting on the armrest. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha-style beads and ornate throne are the qualifying cues, and he appears to be giving a satsang discourse. Golden backdrop with a dark curtain behind.2011-02-27A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in white and orange-saffron robes. He has long dark hair, a red bindi, and wears a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala of large beads with gold ornaments, gold bangles and a beaded armlet. His hands are raised in an expressive gesture as if addressing an audience. The throne is decorated with white and yellow-red flower garlands and a gilded lion-head armrest. Behind him is an orange-and-pink backdrop with a small microphone visible near his face. a person: the long swept hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ornate throne are the qualifying cues for this seated discourse setting, which fits a satsang. Only one physical person is present.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08December 27 20092009-12-27January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A seated man in orange-saffron robes speaks while gesturing with his right hand, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and lion-form armrest. The throne and its edges are decorated with white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flower garlands. He wears a heavy gold necklace of bead-like pendants, gold armbands and bangles, and a red dot on his forehead. He has long dark hair and is bare-shouldered, with one foot visible at the lower right. The backdrop is a soft orange-pink wall and a lavender panel at the right edge. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in speaking posture on a throne at a satsang setting.2012-01-08A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests in front of a dark blue draped backdrop. He wears an orange saffron robe with gold trim, a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a red bindi. His hands are clasped in his lap, and a gooseneck microphone stands beside him. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, saffron robe and bead necklace, seated in a dais setting; appearance-based candidate, identity unconfirmed.2009-12-23A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved, studded backrest, raising one hand in greeting. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered orange shawl, a long gold bead necklace of ceremonial beads, and a red bindi on his forehead, with white tilak markings. A red cushion and an orange towel rest on his lap, and a gold-and-white draped curtain forms the background. a person: the long swept hair, saffron robe, ceremonial gold necklace and throne indicate the presiding teacher seated in satsang.2011-02-27A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with white jasmine garlands, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a long gold-bead necklace and a red bindi, with a small headset microphone, gesturing with one hand while speaking. Behind him a large backdrop shows an enlarged portrait of a man in an orange turban. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ornate gold necklace and throne setting, consistent with a discourse or satsang.2012-01-08