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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a saffron-orange turban with a silver emblem, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, layered bead malas, gold armlets and bangles, and a saffron-orange dhoti. A silver trident stands beside the throne. Three women sit on a blue mat in front of the throne: one in a blue sari with brown beads, one in a white sari with a brown shawl and hands folded in prayer, and one in a brown top and dark skirt with hands together. A tray of flowers and offerings sits near the feet. Behind them hangs a backdrop painting of a figure holding a pot, and garlands decorate the setting. The figure on the throne matches the a person cues of distinctive saffron attire, turban and ornate adornments, in a satsang-style setting.

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Indoor ceremonial scene in a hall with blue carpet and a golden ornate throne. A figure seated on the right wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, gold armbands and an orange-and-red turban, and holds a silver trident beside the throne; the appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) candidate, shown in person on the throne. Four women in white and rust-coloured garments sit on the carpet with hands folded, one wearing a blue sari, while a silver plate with flower petals and a tray of oil lamps sits in front. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera films on the left, and a red-and-gold backdrop with painted figures stands behind.2014-05-04May 03 20142014-05-03April 22 20162016-04-22A photograph of a devotional padapuja-style gathering in a carpeted hall. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne wears an orange-red turban and a flower garland, holding a staff and a plate of rose petals while people sit cross-legged on a blue mat before him. Several women in saffron-orange shawls and white or purple saris, and men in orange robes, kneel or sit around brass plates of flowers and offerings. a person candidate is seated on the throne, identifiable by the turban, garland and ornate golden seat, though the appearance is only partly distinctive.2014-05-11May 09 20142014-05-09May 01 20142014-05-01August 20 20092009-08-20September 10 20122012-09-10May 10 20152015-05-10May 03 20142014-05-03September 10 20122012-09-10Photo of a padapuja ritual in a temple hall with gold-decorated throne. A man in maroon dhoti and turban-style maroon headwear sits on the golden throne holding a silver trident-staff, wearing a long red and white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and gold armlets; the figure is a candidate for Swamiji (probable), with the ornate saffron-maroon clothing and garland cues. Seated to his right, an older bearded man in white shirt and red shawl sits with folded hands. A woman in white top and red shawl sits at right, and a man in white shirt kneels in front, facing the throne. Silver bowls of flowers, rose petals, fruit and offerings are arranged on the floor before the throne, with a bed of yellow and red petals. Brass oil lamps and bells hang above, and a ceiling air conditioner is visible on the right wall.2013-11-17 +1 copies