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A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded golden throne with a carved arched back and red velvet curtains behind. The seated figure wears a maroon cap with gold embroidery, a saffron-orange robe with a yellow sash, a red rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles, and places a hand on the head of a kneeling man. The kneeling man wears white ritual clothing with an orange waist cloth and is bowed forward. A shaved-headed person in white stands at the left edge. Red and gold cushions and a red box with offerings lie on the dais, and a gold-and-red decorative ornament sits at the right.

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May 14 20132013-05-14A seated figure on a gold-carved throne with a red velvet backrest and draped tiger-print cloth touches the head of a kneeling devotee in white. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron cloth, an orange garland, and a red bindi, with long dark hair. The kneeling man in white clothing has both hands raised palms-out and wears gold bangles and a ring. A second person in white sits at the left edge. Gold ornate panels and red velvet curtains form the backdrop.2013-05-14A photograph of a stage ceremony. A figure in orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned gold throne and rests both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in white kurta clothing with palms pressed together. A second person in orange robes kneels at the lower right, and a gold ornate backdrop with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers surrounds the throne. Marigold petals lie on the stage floor and a small brass vessel sits at the bottom edge. The orange-robed figure on the throne fits the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, orange clothing, rudraksha mala and gold ornament, shown here in a blessing gesture.2008-12-25A seated figure in a red-orange turban, saffron-red shawl, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold earrings sits on a red velvet throne with a gold lion-head armrest, touching the forehead of a kneeling older man in a white shirt and white trousers. Behind them a tall silver staff stands on the red carpet beside a gold ornamental backrest. A basket of yellow fruit sits in front of the throne. Several women in white and cream salwar kameez and one in a dark shawl with beads stand in a line at the back, and a man in white stands at the right edge. The setting is a red-draped hall with gold curtains. Seated figure appears to be a person based on the turban, saffron-red attire and beaded necklaces, a ceremonial throne-seated blessing.2014-07-23A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron turban with a jewelled ornament, a saffron shawl draped over the shoulder, layered red and white flower garlands, a rudraksha-style mala, and bracelets. The figure smiles while holding a small printed card and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl, who has his hands folded in namaste. A man in a white dhoti stands behind on the left and a brass vessel with flowers sits nearby. a person is shown as the seated figure with turban, saffron shawl and ornate garlands, performing a blessing on the devotee. The backdrop is dark purple with a small white-and-purple logo at top left.2011-08-31November 22 20152015-11-22May 07 20172017-05-07June 22 20092009-06-22November 22 20092009-11-22May 07 20172017-05-07May 07 20172017-05-07September 20 20152015-09-20