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A photograph of a seated man in orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a rudraksha mala and a white tilak on his forehead, seated with hands folded in his lap. Grapes and flowers decorate the throne. Before him on a gold platform are silver trays with fruit, flowers and offerings. Several devotees sit on a red-patterned carpet: a man in white with a gold-bordered shawl at left, a man in an orange kurta with a name badge at centre, and a young woman in a coral-pink salwar kameez at right holding a small vessel. A red curtain and a banner reading 'life bliss' form the backdrop. Four people visible, including partially visible figures at the edges.

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A padapuja ceremony in a bright room with a pink backdrop reading "life bliss pr..." and red curtains at right. A man with a shaved head, white tilak, rudraksha mala and orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and grapes decoration, appearing to be a person based on the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne. Seated devotees on the floor include a man in cream kurta at left, a man in orange kurta with folded hands, and women in pink and white saris. A young woman in a coral-pink sari touches the feet of the seated figure while a brass plate with marigold flowers, fruit and a metal tray sits in front.2012-07-07July 07 20122012-07-07July 07 20122012-07-07July 07 20122012-07-07A photo of a seated man in a golden ornate throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala necklace, and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead, with hands folded in his lap. Devotees sit on a red-patterned rug around a large gilded pedestal: a man in cream-white kurta and dhoti pours offerings from a bowl at the base of the throne, and a woman in a pink-orange saree and a woman in orange clothing hold brass plates and vessels, while others sit nearby. Flower garlands and grapes decorate the throne, and a large banner behind shows a face and the words 'life bliss'. The scene appears to be an abhishekam-style offering; the seated figure is a person by appearance cues (orange robes, rudraksha mala, throne).2012-07-07July 07 20122012-07-07A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an indoor hall. A man with a shaved head, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a white vertical tilak, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Several devotees kneel on a patterned rug around a gold lotus-shaped pedestal holding a plate of rice and flowers. A man in cream clothes and a woman in a red salwar with a sari-style wrap wash the feet of the seated figure, and another woman in white and maroon waits beside them. Pink banners, a red curtain, potted flowers and a grape-decorated throne frame the scene.2012-07-07July 07 20122012-07-07April 28 20142014-04-28 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate gold and red throne is dressed in orange robes, with a bare upper body, long orange-beaded rudraksha mala necklaces, gold necklace and orange-and-gold armbands; he wears a tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair. Seated before him on the floor, devotees in patterned clothes hold brass plates; a gold tray holds small brass bowls, red flower petals and offerings, with a lit oil lamp behind the throne. Several devotees sit on mats in a room with a dark wall, a bright studio light, and a maroon curtain at right. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji (probable), seated in the role of teacher receiving reverence.2013-02-01 +1 copiesFebruary 01 20132013-02-01 +1 copiesStage event with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala with gold beads, sitting on an ornate silver-framed throne with a patterned cushion. A printed backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red forehead mark, beside a Nithya Dhyana Yoga style banner reading life bliss program. Two women in orange saris with yellow borders kneel on the carpet beside a small altar with lit oil lamps, silver bowls and flowers. A third woman in an orange sari, with a rudraksha mala, tends a silver tray at right. A person with a shaved head in a dark wrap sits with their back to the camera at lower centre. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the saffron clothing, long rudraksha and gold mala, and the event page. The red-and-gold chakra-symbol graphics line the right edge.2014-04-29