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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and carved lion-face armrest, in front of a flower-garlanded deity murti draped in teal and gold cloth. The seated person has long dark hair, a red bindi, a white garment wrapped over one shoulder and a heavy gold beaded necklace, and is smiling while gesturing with open hands toward an older bald-headed, white-haired man in white kurta who leans in with raised hands. A lit brass oil lamp and a golden kalasha-topped stand are visible at right, with a dark forest-like backdrop. Two additional partially visible people are at the bottom edge.

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A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing a white dhoti-style wrap, a gold ceremonial necklace of large beads and a gold armlet. He raises one hand outward while smiling, and a red vertical mark is visible on his forehead. Beside him a gold-finished lamp stand holds a lit oil lamp, and the throne is flanked by flower garlands, red and orange cloth and gold ornamental finials. In the lower right, a man in a white shirt leans in and gestures with his hand, holding a small object. Behind the throne a blue-green cloth draped with garlands and a navy curtain fill the background.2010-11-14A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a white draped cloth over bare shoulders and a long gold bead necklace with a gold bracelet, long swept-back dark hair and a red forehead mark. He smiles and extends both arms outward toward a seated devotee in a white shirt at right, whose hands are raised. Behind them stand a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a golden peacock-shaped ornament, white and red floral garlands and a blue-grey curtain. Appearance-based a person cues: long swept-back hair, gold ornamental necklace and throne. Four partially visible people appear in the frame.2010-11-14December 06 20102010-12-06November 14 20102010-11-14Photograph of a seated saffron-clad sannyasi with long dark hair tied back and a gold-beaded necklace, smiling as he extends his right arm to touch the forehead of an older man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl. Behind them stand a golden serpent-hooded staff and a gold-covered ceremonial object against red drapes, with a gold lion-like figure at lower left. An elderly woman with white hair is visible at the right edge. The setting suggests a satsang or blessing ritual. a person is the seated saffron-clad figure, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style gold beads.2014-07-24A photograph at a satsang: a seated man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested under a white dhoti-style wrap, wears a heavy gold bead necklace and a gold armlet shaped like a serpent, with a horizontal white-and-red tilak on his forehead. He sits on an ornate gold throne with red upholstery. Beside him, a devotee in a white shirt raises both palms in greeting. Behind them stand a brass oil lamp with a lit flame and a garland of orange, red and pink flowers against a dark blue drape.2010-12-06December 06 20102010-12-06A seated man with long dark wavy hair, a red bindi and white forehead markings, wearing a cream ceremonial garment and layered gold beaded necklaces with a gold armband, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He smiles while extending his hand toward a man in a white shirt with a red collar who leans forward with his head bowed and palms raised. Behind them is a backdrop of orange, yellow and white flowers. The seated man shows the appearance-based cues of a probable Swamiji, including long hair, ornate gold necklaces and ceremonial dress, while the page indicates his presence.2010-12-06A long-haired man in cream ceremonial clothing and a gold ornate necklace of golden beads sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling with a red bindi on his forehead, a gold armlet on his upper arm, and his hands raised in front of him. Facing him from the front-right, a man seen from behind in a white shirt with a red collar gestures with both open palms toward him. Behind them are orange, yellow and white flowers and green foliage. The man on the throne has long dark hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, consistent with a person, seated in a satsang setting.2010-12-06A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a white wrap, a red kumkum mark on his forehead and a gold bead necklace with a gold bangle, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti. He sits on an ornate gold throne with a red upholstered seat. Behind them a brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands on a gold stand, and a golden peacock-topped finial and floral garlands decorate the background, with a blue cloth on the left. This appears to be a blessing moment during a satsang, with the seated figure shown in a ceremonial setting.2010-11-14December 02 20102010-12-02 +1 copiesA long-haired man in a white dhoti with gold armlets and layered gold bead necklaces sits on a gold-carved throne before a backdrop of orange, pink and yellow flowers. He has a white vibhuti mark and red kumkum on his forehead and is smiling while raising his hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with a red-trimmed collar, whose palms are pressed together in greeting. The scene is an indoor satsang setting.2010-12-06