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A photograph of a long-haired person in saffron/orange robes seated on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-print cushions, smiling and holding the hands of a man in a beige T-shirt and jeans who bends forward to touch the hands to his forehead. The throne is decorated with yellow and pink flowers, and the seated figure's bare feet rest on a red cushion atop a gold-carved footstool garlanded with white jasmine and red flowers. Behind them, a woman in a white and orange sari and a man in orange robes stand bowed, with a gold-curtained backdrop and floral arrangements. Several people are visible, including the seated figure, the bowing man, the woman and the standing man in orange; the scene reflects a darshan with a devotee seeking blessings.

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A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe seated on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a red kalasha-like arrangement of fruit at his side. His feet rest on a red cushion atop a gold footstool edged with flowers. A man in a maroon shirt and grey trousers leans in and presses his palm to the seated man's forehead, while a bearded man in white and orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at right. Red carpet and gold drapery form the backdrop. Appearance-based cues on the seated man (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, gold throne) are consistent with Swamiji (probable), and the page indicates he is present at this event, so this is an in_person candidate with a fairly strong match.2009-01-31July 20 20092009-07-20A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-patterned cushions, decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a gold-curtained backdrop. The seated person wears a flowing saffron-orange robe over red, with long dark hair, bare feet resting on a gold footstool draped in red cloth and flowers. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands bowing forward, extending his hands to the seated person's hand in a gesture of reverence, while another person in orange robes is partially visible at the right edge. The floor is covered with red carpet.2009-01-31Photograph of a seated man with long dark wavy hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl over a red undergarment, with a red bindi on his forehead, smiling on an ornate gold throne with red and zebra-striped cushions. Flower garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers decorate the throne and the gold drapery behind. An older man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward with his palms pressed together in greeting, touching the throne's edge. A younger man kneels in white with an orange shawl, and two men in orange robes stand to the right, one wearing a rudraksha mala. a person: the seated figure has long swept hair, saffron clothing and sits enthroned as a guru receiving devotees, a presentation consistent with the page's a person reference.2009-01-31February 03 20092009-02-03A seated figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits on a gold-carved throne with a red velvet cushion, decorated with orange and red marigold garlands. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders and the figure raises one hand in blessing. A man in a white shirt and black trousers, with a red thread around his neck, bends forward to touch the seated figure's feet. Beside him a young girl in a white embellished dress holds a small bottle, and a woman in a white dupatta with a patterned print stands at the right. A young man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the upper left. The setting is a stage with a polished wooden floor and a warm backdrop. Padapuja, the ritual washing of feet, appears to be taking place.2009-02-14September 08 20122012-09-08A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe over a red top sits on an ornate gilded throne with red patterned cushions, a red bindi on the forehead and long dark hair. A man in a white t-shirt and a beaded necklace bends forward with his hands near the seated figure's lap, apparently in an act of reverence. Behind them are a green leafy backdrop and a floral arrangement of purple orchids, pink and white flowers. A Swamiji (probable) label applies based on the saffron robe, long swept-back hair, and the gilded throne setting, so the seated figure is marked as a probable in-person candidate.2008-10-19A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an ornate hall with red and gold floral wall panels. A seated figure in orange robes with a red bindi and red top sits on a gold throne with a red cushion and a garland of yellow and purple flowers. A man in a white shirt and jeans bends low, touching his forehead to the bare feet of the seated figure, while holding a silver tray with fruit and a flower. A standing figure in orange robes with a red-bordered shawl is at right, holding a tray. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at left. Four people are visible.2009-08-25February 07 20102010-02-07A photograph from a stage event showing a long-haired man in a red-orange robe seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, garlanded with orange and red marigold strings. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers leans forward to clasp the seated man's hands with both of his. On the left, a man in an orange kurta stands near the throne. Orange marigold garlands hang on the backdrop behind them, and a white draped table with flowers sits at right. The seated man's long hair and red-orange robe are visible cues, so the figure is a probable Swamiji, seated in a darshan setting.2009-02-14A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a golden crown-shaped canopy and a chakra-like medallion behind, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. The seated person wears an orange-saffron robe, a long yellow bead garland and red flower garlands, with long dark hair and a vibhuti/kumkum mark on the forehead. In front, a man in a light blue shirt and grey trousers with a white forehead mark bends forward at the feet, and a woman in a white sari bows down to the seated figure. A man in white stands at the left edge, and a golden umbrella hangs overhead. A decorative portrait in the background shows a stylised figure.2008-10-07