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A seated man with long dark hair, a golden crown, a saffron-orange shawl and a bare torso sits on a gold throne with leopard-print upholstery and a silver lion figure at its base. Around him, a group of women in white and cream sarees, some with orange or saffron wraps and rudraksha malas, sit on the floor holding brass plates with oil lamps and offerings. A young man with bare shoulders and a white sacred thread sits in the foreground, and a woman in orange with a white garland faces the throne. Behind them stand gold-carved pillars, red drapes, a standing floor fan and a bronze figure beside a brass railing. Twelve people are visible in the scene, matching the 6-20 range. The seated throne figure is a probable Swamiji candidate with long swept-back hair, a crown and saffron clothing, shown in person.

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October 12 20172017-10-12October 12 20172017-10-12A photograph of a seated group in a gold-ornamented hall performing a devotional puja with oil lamps. A man on the left, shirtless with a long dark braid, wears an orange-saffron shawl, a gold crown and a leopard-print cushioned seat with a gilded lion-shaped armrest; his distinctive long hair, crown and saffron wrap are compatible with the a person cues, and he is seated in a raised throne. Around him people in white and orange clothes with rudraksha malas hold brass plates with lit oil lamps and offerings, and one woman in a white sari and orange head covering holds a plate. A standing bronze deity murti appears at the upper right beside a gold railing, and a red curtain and an air conditioner are in the background. Several people kneel or sit on a cushioned floor, several with hands folded in prayer.2017-10-12A seated man on a gilded throne with leopard-print upholstery and a golden crown wears saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair, gesturing with his right hand while addressing a satsang. Around him on the floor sit about ten devotees: a woman in white with an orange head covering and rudraksha beads listens attentively, women in white saris and orange garments sit with hands folded, and a bare-backed man in the foreground wears a white sacred thread. A brass puja plate and a small metal bowl rest on a cloth in front, with a gold lion sculpture by the throne, gold-painted columns, red drapes, a standing fan and a bronze deity figure on a stand behind.2017-10-12A seated man on an ornate golden throne with leopard-print cushions and a silver lion-shaped armrest, wearing a golden crown, long dark hair, saffron-orange cloth and rudraksha beads, with his right hand raised in a blessing gesture. Around him, women and devotees sit on the floor in white and cream saris and orange shawls, some holding brass plates and oil lamps, one woman in an orange head wrap presenting a plate. A shirtless young devotee with a white sacred thread sits in the foreground with his back to the camera. Behind the group are red curtains, a standing air conditioner, a gold railing and a brass deity statue on a pedestal.2017-10-12A photograph of a devotional padapuja-style gathering in a carpeted hall. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne wears an orange-red turban and a flower garland, holding a staff and a plate of rose petals while people sit cross-legged on a blue mat before him. Several women in saffron-orange shawls and white or purple saris, and men in orange robes, kneel or sit around brass plates of flowers and offerings. a person candidate is seated on the throne, identifiable by the turban, garland and ornate golden seat, though the appearance is only partly distinctive.2014-05-11A photograph of a satsang in a gilded hall. A man seated on a leopard-print cushioned throne before a golden lion-form stand has long swept-back dreadlocks, a golden crown, bare chest and an orange-saffron shawl, with his palms pressed together in greeting; this figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of hair, crown and saffron clothing. Around him, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a white sari with an orange headcloth and rudraksha beads holds a small brass vessel, another woman in white and red holds a lit oil lamp, and several people in white and orange clothes sit in a semicircle. A standing woman in yellow pours from a vessel, and a brass statue of a standing figure stands behind a gold railing near a red curtain.2017-10-12June 23 20172017-06-23A smiling man with long dark hair sits on a red-cushioned throne-like chair with gold carved frame, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a long rudraksha mala, holding an open folding fan painted with a colourful temple-boat scene. Gold lion figures flank a tiger-striped table in front of him; a bald monk in saffron sits at left, and a woman in white with an orange shawl sits at right. Green foliage and white flowers surround the stage area. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and a ceremonial seat. The tiger-striped table and golden lions are visible.2012-12-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a sash and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a white forehead mark on his brow and a gold necklace visible, while devotees kneel before him on the floor. Seated in front of the throne are several devotees: a man in a striped shirt with a badge, a woman in a pink top, a woman in a maroon sari with folded hands, and a woman in white with glasses, with a hand offering flowers from the lower right. In front of them is a gold tray holding many small silver dishes of rose petals and offerings, and a lit oil lamp glows behind the throne. The background shows a dark room with a white ceiling unit and a red curtain.2013-02-01 +1 copiesA photograph inside a red and gold ceremonial hall where a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions receives devotees. He wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, with a long trident-topped staff beside him, and his hair is long and swept back. Around him, a group of women and men sit on the red carpet in white, red and cream saris and kurtas, many with rudraksha necklaces; they hold brass plates with flowers, red offerings and oil lamps, and some have hands folded in greeting. Red and gold draped curtains and carved pillars frame the room. a person is seated on the throne, consistent with a pada puja, and about ten to twelve people are visible.2014-08-04May 26 20132013-05-26 +1 copies