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A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne with carved lion-face armrests and a golden canopy above, flanked by two gilded lion statues on red-and-black striped cushions. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered dhoti, a rudraksha mala, and a large yellow-and-orange marigold garland, with a red kumkum mark on his forehead. He smiles broadly with eyes closed, one hand resting on his knee, and a silver trident stands to his right. The backdrop shows a sepia-toned temple architecture print. a person: the saffron robe, rudraksha mala, marigold garland and throne seat indicate the a person candidate, though the face is not used for identification. Seated figure is the only physical person.

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November 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and red-and-black striped upholstery, smiling as he speaks into a microphone on a stand. He wears a large garland of pink and red flowers with gold beads, a long chain of gold and bead ornaments, a white forehead marking with a red dot, and holds a silver staff with a spearhead. His feet are bare and his hands rest together in his lap. Red drapes and a gold carved backdrop frame the scene.2015-11-12 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a red tiger-striped cushioned throne with a gilded arched back and two golden lion figures at the sides. He wears a marigold and yellow flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with a white and red tilak on his forehead. Behind him are large printed backdrops of a temple tower and riverside ghats. The scene appears to be a satsang or discourse setting. a person: the seated figure has a shaved-appearing head and no long hair or crown, so appearance cues are insufficient and identity is unsure.2014-05-27September 05 20152015-09-05October 27 20142014-10-27A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and two gold lion sculptures flanking the armrests, against a dark red drape. He wears a rust-red and saffron-orange robe, a gold pendant on a beaded necklace, a red and white flower garland, and a bright red dot with white lines on his forehead. A microphone stand stands at the right. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne in the role of speaker.2015-11-12 +2 copiesA smiling man with a shaved head and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads on either side, against a red patterned backdrop. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered wrap and a long rudraksha mala around his neck, and holds a silver trident upright in his right hand. The throne rests on a tiger-striped cushion. a person: the candidate wears orange ritual robes, rudraksha mala and the trident on a throne, though he has a shaved head, which weakens the appearance-based cues.2013-09-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, flanked by two golden lion figures. He wears a long rudraksha-style garland of beads, gold armbands, a sacred white forehead mark with red dot, and holds a wooden staff entwined with a serpent. A tall silver trident stands to the right against a blue, green and gold drape backdrop. Also visible: a gold arched throne canopy and a wide red decorated base. The scene looks like a satsang setting with a small lapel microphone visible.2014-07-19 +1 copiesMay 09 20142014-05-09A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a red velvet cushion draped with a striped tiger-skin cloth before an ornate gold throne with a carved arched backrest. Two gold lion sculptures flank the seat. He wears a long rudraksha mala with a gold-toned tassel, white vertical tilak with a red bindi, and a red thread on his wrist, and holds a rudraksha mala in one hand while smiling. A silver trishul stands upright to his right. Behind him, red drapery is decorated with marigold garlands and orange banners. a person in saffron robes and rudraksha mala seated on a throne.2014-05-25September 14 20132013-09-14A man sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back and gold lion-head armrests, set against dark red velvet drapery. He wears a rust-red turban with a red bindi, rust-red and saffron draped robes, a thick gold-toned bead necklace with a central pendant, and gold armbands; he gestures with one hand while smiling. A gold trident with jewelled tips stands to the right, and a tiger-striped cloth covers the seat.2015-09-05