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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests beneath a gold canopy umbrella, against orange and red draped fabric with purple accents. He wears a gold crown, layered rudraksha and bead malas, a ceremonial gold necklace, bangles and bracelets, and holds his hands folded in his lap. Silver trident staffs and ceremonial axes stand beside the throne, and a few heads of seated attendants are visible at the bottom edge.

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February 09 20132013-02-09A smiling person in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a gold-filigreed back. The person wears a red-orange shawl over the shoulder, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold necklace with a large white heart-shaped pendant, and a red bindi on the forehead. Gold kalasha-style lamps and a gold peacock-topped lamp stand beside the throne, with a turquoise and pink painted pillar behind. The throne base carries Sanskrit inscription. The photo appears to be a traditional satsang setting.2013-01-02A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, flanked by two golden lion statues. He holds a white trident-shaped staff and a red cloth-wrapped object while smiling. Behind him are red drapes, white pillars, marigold garlands and a peacock feather fan. Painted backdrops show temple spires. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate gold-and-orange ceremonial attire and a rudraksha mala on a throne, consistent with the page's attribution.2014-05-04A seated man in an ornate gilded throne with a large carved golden backrest and red draped background, wearing a rust-orange turban with a red tilak on the forehead, rust-orange robes with gold border, layered rudraksha and pearl malas, heavy gold chains, bangles and armlets. He holds a tall silver trident (trishul) upright beside him with his hands folded in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, rudraksha and pearl malas, gold chains and ornate throne match the page's Swamiji context, though the appearance is only a candidate match.2013-02-06A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved golden panels and a gold arched backrest. He wears a tripundra on his forehead, layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with hands folded in his lap. The throne sits on a leopard-print cloth, flanked by gold lion figures and tall silver trident staffs. Above him hangs a gold ceremonial parasol, and behind him draped red, orange and blue fabric forms a tented canopy. A gold-and-red pennant with floral embroidery stands at the right.2013-02-08A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a large gold backrest, draped in leopard-print cushions. He wears a rust-orange robe, a brown beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace, red wrist bands and a white and red forehead mark, with his hands clasped in his lap, smiling. A gold trident stands to his left against a red curtain, and a microphone stand is on the right. The probable Swamiji cues are the swept-back long hair, ornate gold throne, saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala; he is presenting as the seated honoured teacher at a satsang. The photo shows one person.2016-06-15January 03 20132013-01-03A man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved golden armrests and a golden footstool. He wears a rudraksha mala and a bare-chested drape over one shoulder. The throne is draped with a long garland of red, white, yellow, green and purple flowers, and flanking gold-stemmed stands hold red flower arrangements and rooster-topped lamps. Behind him is a painted backdrop of arches, birds and ornamental floral patterns. The orange-carpeted stage suggests a formal seated presentation. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne cues.2011-11-21December 25 20092009-12-25December 03 20162016-12-03A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions smiles broadly. He wears a saffron-yellow turban and a matching saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder, with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Bangles adorn his wrists and he sits with hands clasped in his lap, bare feet resting on a footstool. Flanking the throne are gilded side panels, peacock feather fans in tall vases, and an orange and white flower arrangement. A brass oil lamp and lit candles sit on a red and cream rug in front, with red and white flower petals on the footstool cushion. The purple backdrop is softly lit.2011-09-02October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copies