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A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a tiger-skin cloth draped over its seat and golden lion-shaped armrest supports. The central figure wears a saffron-orange robe with a yellow sash, a red-and-white flower garland, multiple beaded necklaces and gold bangles, and sits with hands resting on the armrests. Two painted guardian figures with gold ornaments stand on either side of the frame. Below, three people in orange and red clothing sit cross-legged before a gold offering table holding small plates and flowers, and a fourth person in white clothing sits at the right with hands pressed together. Hanging bells and lamps appear above the throne. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robe, ornate gold necklaces and a garland, seated on a throne in the role of the one receiving devotees.

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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion, framed by a gold arch with hanging bells and two painted standing deity figures in red and green dhoti-style garments. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a multi-strand gold and beaded necklace, a red and white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and a red tilak on his forehead. Before him, three people in orange and saffron clothes sit or kneel near a gold pedestal holding small brass dishes and offerings, while a man in white clothes sits at right. a person appears as the central seated figure in saffron and gold ceremonial dress, with the flower garland, gold necklaces and tilak as distinguishing cues, presiding over a ritual setting.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion, raising his right hand in blessing. He wears an orange-red dhoti and shawl, a long gold-bead necklace, a rudraksha mala with red and green beads, and a white flower garland. Golden bells and oil lamps hang beside the throne. In the foreground, several devotees sit with their heads lowered, and a painted deity figure with raised hands and a green cloth stands at the right edge. a person is the seated man, identified by the throne, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace and orange-red saffron-style clothing. The scene looks like darshan or satsang in a temple hall.2013-05-27A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with golden floral carving and a central deity emblem, with brass oil lamps hanging on chains at either side. He wears a rust-orange dhoti-style garment with a gold border, bare-chested, with an orange-red shawl draped over his shoulders and a long red-orange rudraksha mala with a gold-toned ornament at the chest, and his hands rest together in his lap. Seated on a tiger-print cushion, he appears to be giving satsang. Two women in orange and saffron saris sit on the floor in the lower foreground, and colourful painted dvarapala guardian figures in green and orange stand on each side of the frame. a person, seated in the central position on the throne.2013-05-13June 17 20132013-06-17May 28 20172017-05-28A seated man in an ornate golden throne (peetha) with leopard-print and tiger-skin cushions sits centrally, wearing a rust-orange cloth, gold armlets and bangles, a long garland of pink and white flowers, and a gold necklace. Two large painted guardian figures flank the throne, one holding a gold lamp. Five people in orange and maroon clothing sit with heads bowed in darshan at the base of the throne, and a gold chain with hanging bells and oil lamps is above.2017-08-16June 17 20132013-06-17A seated man in a rust-orange sannyasi robe with a gold-trimmed waist cloth sits eyes closed on an ornate gilded throne backed by a large repoussé gold panel with lion-head armrests. He wears a red-orange rudraksha mala, a long gold bead necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi, with hands folded in his lap. The throne sits on an orange tiger-striped cloth. Hanging brass oil lamps and bells hang from chains above. In the foreground, several people sit with their backs to the camera: one in an orange robe, one in a white garment with a red border, one with dark curly hair in a red-and-white outfit, and one with long light hair in white lace. Probable Swamiji (in_person cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and orange robe) is seated on the throne in the central frame.2013-05-15May 15 20132013-05-15A photograph of a seated man in orange robes at the centre of an elaborate golden throne with carved lion heads and a decorative arched backrest. He wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead, and sits on a white and black tiger-striped cloth draped over the throne. Oil lamps and bells hang from the ceiling above, and a small arrangement of flowers and offerings sits on the golden base. Four women in orange, red and white saris sit on the floor in front of the throne, facing it, with a man partially visible at the right edge. a person: the seated figure has a shaved head, rudraksha mala and saffron robes on a ceremonial throne.2013-03-07June 17 20132013-06-17