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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved gilded backrest, draped in leopard-print cushions and a tiger-skin cover, in a temple-like hall with hanging brass bells and lamps. The seated man wears a rust-red robe, a pink and white flower garland, and a forehead tilak, with one hand raised in blessing and eyes closed. Three women kneel before the throne: one in green, one in orange, one in a purple and gold sari. A bare-chested attendant in an orange turban and orange cloth stands at left holding a lit oil lamp, and a gilded deity murti stands at right edge. a person is the seated figure, identified by the throne setting, flower garland and ceremonial dress, with the appearance cues being the presiding seat and garland.

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A seated man in a gold-ornate throne with leopard and tiger-skin cushions, wearing a rust-red robe, a pink and white flower garland, and a tilaka on his forehead, receives a ritual oil lamp (aarti) from a priest in a saffron-orange turban and dhoti seen from behind. Golden bells hang above the throne; painted deity figures flank the scene. Partially visible devotees sit at the bottom edge. a person: the seated figure has the appearance of a saffron-clad guru with a garland and throne, consistent with the page, though the face is not clearly distinct. Priest with lamp, seated guru, and two devotees are the visible roles.2017-08-09 +1 copiesAugust 09 20172017-08-09July 08 20132013-07-08May 07 20132013-05-07A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a dark-walled room. The central figure wears a red-orange garment, an orange turban with a gold ornament, a long beaded necklace, and gold armbands; the feet rest on a silver-and-gold tray of marigold petals. Three devotees kneel at the lower left and in front, one in a red-and-orange sari with a tilak, another in a green shirt with a red scarf, tending silver plates of flowers and offerings. Brass bells and a hanging oil lamp hang above the throne, with an air conditioner on the left wall. a person: the seated figure is a candidate by appearance, with an orange turban, orange-red robes and a beaded necklace, though the identification is uncertain.2013-11-21 +1 copiesPhoto of a padha puja at the Paduka mandir. His bare feet rest on a silver tray of flowers and small lamps. Seated before him, a woman in a white sari with a red border and a man in orange robes with a white headband attend the offerings. A woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala sits at the left. Brass bells and a gold kalasha-style lamp hang behind the throne.2013-05-29A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and hanging oil lamps, wearing a rust-orange turban and rust-orange robe with gold trim, a pink and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, raising one hand in blessing. Three women kneel before the throne in devotion: two in orange saris holding small lamps or offering plates, and one in a white sari with gold border seated at the front. Flanking the throne are painted deity figures with multiple arms, and the floor has red and patterned rugs under lamp light. The appearance-based label is probable Swamiji, identified by the turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace on the throne.2013-07-07December 05 20142014-12-05A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and carved lion-like armrests, raising both palms in blessing. He wears a red and multicoloured flower garland, a gold pendant necklace and rudraksha malas. Three women in orange saris sit before the throne, one lifting a lit oil lamp in aarti while another holds a tray. A man in white sits at the right edge. Brass hanging bells and lamps hang from the canopy, and painted deity figures with raised hands flank the doorway. The man has a turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the appearance-based label Swamiji (probable) seated in a Satsang setting.2013-07-06A photograph inside an ornately painted temple hall at Adi Kailasa. A man seated on a large gold throne with a golden back panel and tiger-skin cushions wears a rust-brown robe, a white flower garland, and has a tilak on his forehead; his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. In front of him, a devotee in an orange dhoti and orange-saffron shawl, shown from behind with a shaved head and an orange turban, holds a lit flame aloft. Three women sit on the floor before the throne, one in green, one in orange, and one in purple. Two painted, multi-armed guardian figures in gold jewellery and pink dhotis flank the throne. Oil lamps, ceremonial bells and hanging fabric decorate the scene.2017-08-09 +1 copiesDecember 15 20162016-12-15A photograph of a devotional reception in a temple hall. A man in a red-and-maroon dhoti and turban, wearing a large red and yellow marigold garland and gold bangles, sits on an ornate gold-and-red cushioned throne with a golden lion armrest. Several devotees stand and bend forward; one man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans down to touch the feet of the seated figure. A woman in a green kurta with orange shawl and a man in a striped shirt stand nearby with folded hands, and a priest in an orange-brown dhoti stands at left. Gold pillars with pink lotus capitals frame the background. Only the seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's named teacher, so the identity remains uncertain.2013-11-17