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A seated man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a golden throne decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses, white jasmine and green leaves, with yellow lemons strung along the backdrop. He wears a red bindi, a heavy gold and red ceremonial collar and a long white-and-teal garland, and smiles as a devotee in white clothing bends forward in front of him. Another person in orange stands at the right edge. The appearance of the seated man matches the a person cues of an orange turban, ornate gold ceremonial collar and garlanded throne, and he is physically present.

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A smiling man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a gold-ornate throne decorated with garlands of red roses, white jasmine, marigolds and green leaves, with yellow citrus fruits arranged along the backrest. Ornate gold pendants and a rudraksha-style mala hang on his chest, and he has a red bindi on his forehead. In the foreground, a devotee in white kneels and bows toward him, touching his hand to the throne. A second person in orange stands at the right edge. a person: the orange turban, garlanded throne and ornate gold chest pieces mark him as the central figure receiving devotees. The image is a photograph of a floral-decorated devotional reception.2011-07-15A seated figure on a gilded throne-like seat is decorated with long strings of golden-yellow beads, gold medallion ornaments and a crimson-and-gold headpiece, wearing saffron-orange robes with an orange head covering. Behind him a backdrop of marigold and red flower garlands, yellow fruit and greenery frames the seat. Around him, a bald older man in white dress kneels and reaches toward the seated figure's feet, while a man in saffron robes at right adjusts the orange cloth and holds a flower garland. Gold and fruit offerings sit at the left edge. The seated figure smiles broadly.2011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15A smiling man in an orange turban and orange draped garment with long swept-back hair and a gold bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. Facing him, a man in a white shirt bends forward with his hands extended toward him, as if offering greeting or receiving blessing. The man on the throne has a red tilak on his forehead, and a gold bangle on his wrist. The scene appears to be a festival or satsang setting with a red backdrop. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure (turban, orange clothing, long hair, gold necklace) suggest Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne.2010-10-17July 15 20112011-07-15A seated man in an orange turban, orange shawl with gold border, and a red and white garland of flowers with black rudraksha beads smiles while a man in a white shirt sits in front of him with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them stands a backdrop of red fairy lights, yellow marigold strands and white and red flowers, with a silver ceremonial staff at left and a striped throne cushion at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange turban, orange shawl, rudraksha mala and gold necklace matches the page's claim and the throne setting.2012-03-30October 17 20102010-10-17A seated man in an orange turban and orange saffron shawl smiles while sitting on a throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. He wears multiple strands of gold beads and a gold pendant necklace, and a gold armlet on his upper arm. Behind him is an ornate gold-toned backdrop. The seated figure has long hair under the turban and distinctive ceremonial adornments, consistent with a person, seated in person on a flower-decorated peetha during a Dasara celebration event.2010-10-17July 15 20112011-07-15Photograph of a padapuja under a white tent. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, with a red bindi, smiles and rests a hand on a flower-decorated gold throne (peetha) hung with red, yellow, purple and white garlands and yellow fruit. Around the neck are a red-and-white flower garland and a gold-and-beaded necklace. A second man in orange robes, wearing glasses and a rudraksha mala, stands at right beside the throne. Below, a man in a lavender shirt bends forward to touch the seated figure's feet while another man in white sits at the lower left. A gold canopy hangs above.2011-07-15Photograph of a padapuja-style ritual under a white tent. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and ornate gold-and-bead necklace sits on a golden throne decorated with a dense arch of marigolds, roses and green leaves. A person in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala kneels at his feet, holding his foot while a seated devotee in a tan shirt leans in to offer something. Bare-headed and dark-haired devotees fill the foreground, and a fire glows at the right edge. Orange-robed figure presented as a person, seated on the throne in a ceremonial foot-worship ritual.2011-07-15