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A photograph of a ceremonial reception in a red-walled hall with an ornate gold-framed throne. A seated figure wearing an orange-saffron turban, long dark hair, rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red-cushioned seat, raising one hand in blessing. An older bald man in white kurta with a shawl bows forward toward the seated figure's feet. Nearby, a man with glasses in a red shawl and gold beaded garland stands with hands folded, and a woman in a red sari with a gold necklace watches. A man holding a camera and other standing attendees surround the scene, with a wall painting visible at upper right.

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A photograph at a red-lit stage event. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red padded seat wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red shawl, and layered gold-toned necklaces; he leans forward smiling and extends his hands toward a man in a white kurta and dark jacket who bends down with his palms pressed together in greeting. A bald man in orange-red garments and a beaded red-brown mala stands at left, and a woman in a red sari with a long gold necklace stands behind the throne. Several other people, cameras and a gold-framed backdrop surround the scene.2016-04-23A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a red-carpeted stage. In the centre, a figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a saffron-orange turban, a saffron robe, and layered gold-bead necklaces over a bare shoulder, and is smiling while reaching out. Before them, a balding man in white kurta with a sash bends forward and reaches toward the seated figure's hand, appearing to pay respects. Behind them, a man with a grey beard in white kurta and an orange lanyard stands, and a person in a red-brown robe with gold malas stands at the back. A man with a camera and others in the background observe, with a microphone at the left edge. The seated figure's cues of turban, ornate gold necklaces and saffron attire make this a probable appearance of Swamiji, seated in person on the throne.2016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23July 19 20152015-07-19 +1 copiesA photograph inside a room with white walls and a wall-mounted air conditioner. A figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold-toned adornments, sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions, palms pressed together in greeting and smiling. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: orange turban, saffron robe, long hair, rudraksha mala, seated on a throne). In front, a man in a lavender vest with a red lanyard bends forward, and an older man in white robes bows with his head near the throne's gold base. Behind them, a bare-chested man with a long braid and a saffron-and-white cloth stands beside a younger man in orange with a white shawl and beads, and a shaved-headed man in orange with beads. A framed painted panel depicting a deity murti hangs on the wall behind.2016-04-26April 30 20162016-04-30April 29 20162016-04-29A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a tiger-striped cloth and red velvet bolsters. The seated person wears an orange-brown turban with a white brooch, a rust-coloured robe and a long beaded mala with gold ornaments, and gestures with one hand toward a devotee bowing at his feet. The devotee wears an orange shawl and red garment with a red-smeared forehead and long dark hair. Behind the throne, a man in a white dhoti with a red bindi and rudraksha mala stands beside a woman in a pink sari and red-brown beaded necklace. Gold-carved panels and a floral backdrop frame the scene. Three visible people are present.2016-05-01January 13 20152015-01-13July 10 20162016-07-10A photograph of a ceremonial gathering at a Kumbh Mela camp. A central figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-saffron turban, orange robes, a white and red flower garland and a long rudraksha-style necklace, with a long dark braid over one shoulder, and a microphone stand in front. Around him, seated guests in orange shawls and saffron scarves, including a man in white with a grey vest and a woman in a pale headscarf, watch while a bald attendant in orange kneels and tends to a brass staff. Standing behind are uniformed officials and a man in a white shirt. On the right, a man in a patterned orange shirt stands with folded arms. Gilded carvings and a painted backdrop surround the throne.2016-04-26July 10 20162016-07-10