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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, a red bindi on his forehead. In front of him a man in a white shirt faces him with both arms extended, gesturing as if speaking. Behind the throne hangs a black-and-white portrait of a turbaned man in a wrap, and red panels frame the scene.

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July 10 20112011-07-10November 25 20112011-11-25December 09 20112011-12-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron shawl with gold border and a long rudraksha mala, sitting on a red velvet throne-like chair with gold carved back, smiling and gesturing with open palms. Facing him, a man in plain white ritual clothes kneels or leans forward, raising his hand in blessing or greeting. Behind them a painted panel with red and pink tones, brass oil lamps and a dark red curtain. a person: the seated figure wears saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial throne setting, consistent with the page; the seated man is the presiding figure. The white-clad man is a devotee.2011-11-25October 07 20122012-10-07 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a gilded hall with marble-panelled walls and ornate golden thrones carved with lions and deity figures. A seated man in saffron-orange cloth wrapped over his shoulders, with a rudraksha headband, a small gold earring and a swept-back bun, smiles toward a younger devotee kneeling at left in a white shirt with a yellow-edged cloth and a rudraksha mala, whose palms are pressed together in anjali. The seated man rests his hand on a silver railing and sits beside a golden lion-form throne armrest. Two physical people are visible. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by his saffron cloth, rudraksha headband, bun and ornate gold-throne setting, though his face is not used for identification.2012-07-23A seated orange-robed teacher wearing an orange turban, rudraksha mala necklaces and an orange shawl sits on a red velvet and gold throne with an ornate gilded backrest and lion-headed armrests, gesturing with open hands while speaking to a man seen from behind in white shirt. a person is seated on the throne in an interview setting with a plain white backdrop. The orange turban, rudraksha malas and saffron robes are the visible cues for the probable identification.2016-04-24A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet throne with ornate gold back panel, smiling with eyes closed, a red bindi and white tilak marks on his forehead. Opposite him a man in white kurta and dhoti has his raised palm toward the seated man's face in a blessing gesture, a rudraksha mala visible at his neck. Behind them a painted mural and a gold-toned ornate lamp stand. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and distinctive rudraksha adornment, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, a probable identification based on these cues. Two physical people are visible.2011-11-26A photograph of a guided meditation initiation. In the foreground, a man seen from behind in a white shirt and white dhoti raises both hands, palms open, toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron garment with a gold-bordered sash, a long strand of wooden beads around the neck, and a red-brown mark on the forehead; long dark hair is swept back. Both hands are raised in front of a large ornate gold-embossed circular backdrop, with a large tree trunk and foliage behind. The scene conveys an eN-Kriya style meditation setting with hands raised toward the brow.2011-02-20October 07 20122012-10-07 +1 copiesA seated saffron-robed figure in a deep orange turban and orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a repoussé lion-motif backrest and red velvet armrests, wearing a long brown rudraksha mala and orange armbands with a tilak on the forehead, gesturing expressively with both hands while speaking. Facing him in profile at lower left is a man with short grey hair in a white shirt, apparently listening.2016-04-24August 05 20102010-08-05