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A man in white kurta and white dhoti stands at a gilded golden throne, draping a long garland of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red rose blossoms over the back of the throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the throne, which has red velvet cushions. To the left, a man in orange robes stands beside a woman in a yellow sari, and a seated man in a white shirt with a lanyard looks up at the scene. On the right, a red tray holds apples, dates and other fruit, and a stack of books rests on a white draped table. A red fire extinguisher hangs on the wall behind. The setting appears to be a puja of honouring a seated guru at a throne.

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November 27 20092009-11-27November 27 20092009-11-27August 09 20092009-08-09A seated man in an orange-saffron top sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest decorated with red and white flower garlands. He reaches out his right hand toward a man in a white shirt and dark trousers who bends forward to receive blessing, while a woman in a pink-and-red sari kneels at the side, her head also near the seated figure. A woman in a cream sari with red border stands at left holding a framed item on a tray. Tables draped in white cloth hold red-lined trays with fruit, a water bottle, flowers and books. The setting appears to be a hall with cream walls. Ritual blessing appears to be taking place in a darshan-style setting.2009-11-29November 23 20092009-11-23A photograph of a devotee offering a red and white flower garland to a seated figure in an orange saffron robe on an ornate gold and red throne with a red tiger-stripe cushion. The seated figure has a rudraksha mala, smiles and sits with hands near the lap. A man in a white shirt and black trousers leans in to garland him. Nearby, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari wears a lanyard badge and holds a red and white garland, and another woman in a light sari stands behind. Behind them, people in white and yellow stoles stand near a red carpet. A tray of apples and offerings sits on a table at right, and a red fire extinguisher hangs on the wall.2009-11-29November 27 20092009-11-27August 09 20092009-08-09A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange saffron robe and a long garland of white and orange flowers. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands behind the throne placing a garland or touching the seated person's head. To the right, a young man in orange robes with long hair smiles and looks toward the camera. In the foreground, devotees in white sit on the floor, and a small table holds books and a brass vessel. The setting is a plain cream-walled room with a striped mat on the floor. a person cues: the seated figure wears saffron robes and a flower garland on a throne, but facial and build detail is limited, so identity is uncertain.2009-08-09A seated man in saffron robes with a white and yellow flower garland sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, its back decorated with garlands of white flowers and maroon blooms. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together in respectful greeting, while a woman in orange garments stands at left. Red trays hold fruit, sweets and books on a white-covered table; a red fire extinguisher hangs on the wall. The seated man in saffron with the throne matches a person by his saffron clothing, garland and ceremonial seat, while the standing devotees are described by role. Paada pooja setting with a small brass plate at the throne's base.2009-11-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet back against yellow curtains under a thatched canopy. A man in white kurta drapes a white flower garland over the seated figure's head while a tray of fruit and offerings rests on a low table. Women in white saris kneel on mats at lower left and right, and a standing figure in orange robes and a shawl observes at left. Books and brochures lie on a side table. The scene reads as a padapuja-style honouring ceremony. The seated figure fits the Swamiji appearance cues of saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha beads, so this is a probable match.2009-09-07August 09 20092009-08-09