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A figure seen from behind stands on a gold-ornamented throne-like seat at a Sadashivoham event, extending the right arm forward toward a seated audience. The figure has long dark braided hair tied with a white and gold bead garland, a red blouse, a leopard-print wrap, and gold bangles. Rows of seated devotees fill the hall, many in white, pink and orange clothing, several with hands folded. A white pedestal fan and a camera on a tripod are visible at the right edge against pink draped backdrops.

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A photograph of a satsang hall where a figure seated on an ornate gilded brown leather throne faces a seated audience, his back partly turned to the camera. He has long dreadlocked hair piled up, a gold-and-white beaded necklace, a red garment and a leopard-print wrap, and raises one arm in a blessing gesture. A tall golden trident stands to the left beside a microphone stand and a small fan. Audience members in white, saffron and colourful clothes sit on the floor, some with hands folded. A large screen behind shows a magnified image of the same figure. Red and orange banners hang from the ceiling. The appearance-based cues of long hair, ornate gold clothing and a golden trident make this a probable Swamiji presence.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05Photograph from behind of a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold-framed brown leather throne, arms extended outward to both sides in a blessing gesture. The figure wears a red sleeveless top and leopard-print skirt, with a gold bangle and red thread bracelet, and has long dreadlocked hair piled high. A tall gold trident staff stands at left. Seated audience members in front of a stage and a large pink-toned screen behind, with a red curtain and orange banners at left.2016-12-05A photograph from a large hall event shows a figure seen from behind, seated on an ornate golden throne with brown leather cushioning, gesturing outward with one arm. The figure has long dark braided hair, a red top, a leopard-print wrap, a gold-coloured beaded necklace and gold bangles, and holds a tall golden trident-topped staff at the left. In front of the throne, an audience of many seated devotees fills the room, several with hands in namaste and some in saffron, white and red clothing. A large screen behind shows a close-up of a bearded man in a crown or turban with garlands and red-and-white robes, along with other figures. A fan and a small golden deity murti sit beside the throne, and a white banner with orange and blue cloth hangs at the upper left. a person is shown in the screen depiction; the seated figure in front is not clearly identifiable from appearance alone.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A seated figure on a brown leather throne with gold-trimmed armrests faces away from the camera, arms outstretched, holding a tall gold trident in the left hand. The figure wears a red sleeveless top, a leopard-print wrap, and a black braided hair bun with long dark hair flowing down the back. Before the throne, a seated audience of many women and men in saffron, pink and white saris and kurtas fills the hall, and a gold lion-form figure sits at the throne's base. Behind, a large screen shows a close-up of a bearded figure wearing a red garment, rudraksha-style white beads and a tall black headdress. Red and gold hanging banners decorate the side walls. The figure on the throne is a person in the appearance-based sense, identified only by long braided hair, distinctive dress and a ceremonial trident; the photograph is of a live event.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A standing figure with long dreadlocks and a full black beard faces an audience in a bright hall, wearing a red sleeveless top, a leopard-print wrap, a golden armband and a white-and-orange flower garland. A large golden-framed brown leather throne with a golden lion-headed armrest stands beside him, and a tall golden trident rests at the left edge. Seated and standing devotees fill the foreground and background, many with hands folded in greeting; several women wear saree and salwar kameez in bright colours. A large pink backdrop shows a portrait, and a desk fan sits in the foreground. a person is identifiable from the long hair, ornate gold and garland cues, and he is standing rather than seated on the throne.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph from behind of a person with long black braided hair wound into a high bun, seated on an ornate gold-trimmed brown leather throne. The person wears a red satin sleeveless top and a leopard-print wrap skirt, with a red bracelet and gold bangles on the raised right arm, which is extended toward the right while the left arm reaches out to the left. A tall gold trident stands at the left edge of the frame. In the background, seated audience members, several with white or grey hair, watch from rows of chairs beneath a large pink-toned screen and red and orange banners.2016-12-05A large audience sits on the floor of a bright hall with pale drapery behind the stage. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind sits on a gilded throne with golden lion-head armrests, wearing a red top and a leopard-print wrap, with long dark braided hair pinned up and a gold necklace. The figure extends one arm outward toward the crowd. A tall golden trident stands at left, and a small black sound console with a Yamaha label sits at the edge of the platform. Audience members wear saffron, pink and white clothing, and several have red tilak marks. a person candidate is visible through long swept hair, ornate gold jewellery and a saffron-red garment, seated on the throne in a teaching role.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05