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A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and layered garlands of gold and beads sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Seated figures on the sides wear a turban-style cloth and white attire, and a brass kalasha-like ornament rises above the throne. Several devotees sit in the foreground, one on the left holding a woven basket. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with a crown-like ornament and rudraksha-style gold necklace, surrounded by devotees during a seated darshan.

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December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne framed by a large arch of marigolds in yellow, orange, red and purple with green foliage and white flowers. The central figure wears saffron-orange robes, a long gold ceremonial necklace, gold armbands and a red tilak, holds a gold ceremonial staff and smiles, with long dark hair. Seated devotees in light shirts face him in the foreground, and a man in white stands at the right edge, with a gold and bronze vessel and a basket at the left. Appearance-based candidate: a person, with long swept hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and throne seating.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a gold-toned sash sits on a gold-trimmed throne-like chair decorated with yellow, white and red marigold garlands. He wears a long gold bead necklace, gold bangles on his arms, and a red bindi on his forehead, and holds a gold ceremonial staff in his right hand while smiling. Long, swept-back dark hair falls past his shoulders. In the foreground, the backs of several seated devotees are visible, including one in a light blue shirt. The setting is a festive hall with floral decoration and gold ornaments. A probable Swamiji appearance is shown in the in-person presence on the throne, with saffron clothing, long hair, a gold bead mala and gold ceremonial staff as cues.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold border sits on a throne-like chair heavily decorated with yellow, red, purple and white marigold and chrysanthemum garlands and green leaves. He wears a long gold ceremonial necklace of beaded pendants, gold bangles, and a red bindi, and holds a gold trident (trishul) in one hand while raising the other palm in greeting. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders and he smiles broadly. A woven basket of fruit and gold-coloured objects sits at the lower left edge, with the silhouettes of audience members in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues are long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a gold ceremonial necklace and a trident, seated in a flower-decorated throne during a public event.2011-12-20A photograph of a seated man on a gold-coloured throne before a large backdrop of yellow, orange, red and purple marigold and rose garlands. He wears an orange saffron robe, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, with gold bangles on his wrists, and holds a golden ceremonial staff in one hand while smiling. Two gold lion-shaped armrests flank the throne. Several people in white and grey clothing stand or sit in the foreground with their backs to the camera, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a shaved head stands at the right. A woman with flowers in her hair sits at the lower right. A brass basket and a tray are visible at the left edge. Overlaid text at the lower right reads a copyright notice.2011-12-20A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron shawl and orange garment, with long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, sitting on a gold-upholstered throne-like seat. He wears layered gold necklaces and a gold bangle set, and holds a gold ceremonial staff with a golden finial. Behind him is an arch of yellow, orange, purple, red and white marigold and flower garlands, with gold lion-like armrests and a basket of fruit at his left. The foreground shows the backs of several seated audience members' heads.2011-12-20A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi stands before a backdrop of yellow, orange, pink and white marigold garlands. He wears an orange saffron dhoti-style garment with a gold border and a heavy gold necklace of large beads and a pendant, plus gold bangles. He holds a gold ceremonial staff or kalasha-topped implement in his right hand, while a woven wicker basket sits at the lower left. Blurred heads of onlookers appear in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is shown with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, presiding at the festival stage.2011-12-20