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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, receiving a tray of offerings from a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a name badge. He sits before a gilded, ornate throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a golden lion-like carving. A man in white kurta stands behind, another woman in white sari and orange-clad devotees with a red-and-gold textile backdrop are visible, with a tray of fruit and a small brass vessel in the foreground. a person seated on the throne, receiving the offering.

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A photo of a devotional offering on a decorated golden throne. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold beaded necklace sits on the left, smiling, receiving a tray or plate from a woman in a cream sari with a fine checked pattern and gold bangles, who is smiling and extending her hands toward him. Another woman's hands hold a silver tray of green fruit at the right edge. Behind them a young man in a white kurta, a man in orange, and a woman in white stand among garlands of white and yellow flowers, a gold deity-form ornament, and a colourful floral backdrop. a person: the seated man wears long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a gold necklace while receiving offerings on a throne.2008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a gilded throne with red cushion, extending his arm to hand a small item to a smiling woman in a white sari with an orange border. Behind them stand devotees in white and orange clothing, a man in a striped shirt holds a tray of mangoes, and the backdrop is decorated with garlands, colourful floral arrangements and gold ornamentation. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace, so the seated figure is labelled Swamiji (probable) in this in-person scene. Roughly six to eight people are visible.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange saffron clothing, a garland of multicoloured flowers and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling as he holds a small blue packet and a sweet-like offering. Behind him a gold-carved throne back shows a deity relief, and flower-decorated arches frame the scene. In front, a young woman in a white dress and a woman in a gold-bordered white sari stand offering a paper item. A second man in orange robes and beads stands between them. A metal bowl of wrapped candies sits at the right, and a fan is at the left.2009-12-24July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling with a microphone on a stand before him. A woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels and extends her hands with papers toward him, while a hand from the lower edge reaches up. A standing man in orange robes on the left holds papers and a pen. Behind the throne hang red and gold drapes, with water bottles and books stacked on a table at right.2009-11-20A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne in a richly decorated hall receives offerings from devotees. The central figure wears a saffron-orange robe, a long orange shawl and a heavy gold-beaded necklace, with a red tilak on the forehead and long dark hair; the appearance is a probable Swamiji candidate by the cues of saffron clothing, ornate gold necklace and throne. He holds a silver plate of offerings while smiling. A woman in a white sari with gold bangles and a dark mala offers a plate, and a young woman in white holds a tray of green fruit. Behind them, men in white and orange and a woman in a white sari stand among garlands and striped cloth. The gilded throne carries a central deity relief at the top, and the backdrop features red fabric, flowers and fringed decorations.2008-07-17A man in orange and saffron robes sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing a long garland of green leaves, red and yellow flowers and a rudraksha mala, with a white tripundra on his forehead. A woman in a yellow-bordered white sari and a yellow shawl stands at left holding a purple-wrapped gift, while another woman in a yellow shawl and a man in white with a red-bordered dhoti and sacred thread stand behind. A gold-edged table holds a silver tray with apples, bananas and offerings. Another man in orange cloth stands in the background. The setting is a temple-style backdrop with green foliage and carved stone. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron robes, rudraksha and garlands, matching the probable Swamiji cues.2010-09-18July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial darshan scene at a gilded throne decorated with green foliage and colourful flowers. A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white and red flower garland sits on the golden throne, extending a hand to offer a small wrapped gift to a young girl in a yellow dress. A woman in a white top with a dark bag stands at left holding out a flower-wrapped item, and an attendant in white stands behind. Another man in orange stands behind the girl holding a tray, and a silver tray with colourful bundles rests on the throne side. The figure in orange with long hair and distinctive saffron robe, seated on the throne, suggests Swamiji (probable).2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotee in white with an orange scarf presenting a brass plate to a seated figure in saffron robes on a gold-carved throne decorated with flowers and orange-and-white striped fabric. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and an orange wrap; this matches the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable appearance-based candidate. Other men in orange and white stand around, and a cameraman with a camera on a tripod is visible at the top. A woman in white with a tote bag labelled Dhyanapeetam stands in front of the throne.2008-07-17