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Close view of an ornate golden palanquin or throne covered in dark maroon velvet with orange trim, heaped with marigold and yellow flower garlands. A seated person in orange robes wears red and gold bead garlands and gold bangles; only the lower torso, arms and hands resting on the cushion are visible, with the face out of frame. A striped orange, red and purple cushion rests on the seat, and ornate gold finials frame the sides. The background is bright and outdoors.

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A seated figure in an orange saffron garment sits on a red velvet throne with gold-coloured carved base and arms. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and pink and purple flowers drape over the shoulders and lap, with red roses and green leaves at the armrests. The figure wears a gold bangle, a multi-bead necklace with gold-coloured beads, and has hands folded in the lap. The face is out of frame, so the figure's identity cannot be confirmed from the image.2010-10-24 +1 copiesApril 18 20162016-04-18October 18 20102010-10-18 +2 copiesJanuary 01 20082008-01-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate throne, decorated with a large arc of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, orange and white. Two golden lion sculptures flank the throne, and a golden staff rests beside the right lion. He wears a long gold-and-rudraksha style necklace, a red and white flower garland across his chest, gold armlets and bangles, and a gold pendant. Red velvet draping covers the platform. A tall ornate golden canopy edge appears at the right. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in saffron robes with a crown-like turban, long gold necklaces and ceremonial garlands, presiding in a ceremonial setting.2015-07-13October 24 20102010-10-24April 18 20162016-04-18October 24 20102010-10-24September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA smiling man sits on an ornate silver palanquin or throne decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. He wears a beige turban with a gold headband bearing a red-and-gold emblem and a red bindi, an orange saffron robe, a long gold chain with a large pendant, and a rudraksha-style gold bead mala. A thick multicolour garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers drapes across his chest. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a turban and saffron clothing, with ceremonial gold necklaces. Pale sky and white flowers appear behind him.2009-12-25A festival procession on a street. A golden palanquin with floral garlands of marigolds and white jasmine is carried under a large orange canopy with tassels and bells. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange robe, wearing a garland and gold bangles, raises a hand in greeting. Two bare-chested men in white dhotis with gold borders hold the canopy pole and bearers' posts, one wearing a rudraksha-style mala. Petals scatter over the scene, and buildings line the background.2016-04-18A smiling man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered dhoti sits on a silver ornate chariot seat under a red canopy decorated with colourful balloons. He wears a white turban with gold embellishment and a gold necklace, and is garlanded with long strands of red beads, white jasmine and yellow marigolds. He holds a tall gold trident in one hand and a gold-capped rod in the other, looking upward. Balloons in yellow, green, blue and pink fill the background.2008-12-29