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A photograph in a gilded ceremonial room with a gold-framed throne covered in leopard-print cushions. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace, receives a book from a man in a white shirt with a red lanyard who kneels at the low table. A tray of red apples sits on the table. Behind them are framed painted deity panels and a silver trident, and a woman in a green sari and a monk in orange robes sit nearby. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the turban and saffron robes together with the rudraksha necklace.

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April 28 20162016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28A photo of an indoor ritual room. A seated figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with a long beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion and a golden lion head. Facing him, a man in a white shirt with a red lanyard kneels and offers a book with a red cover. A standing attendant in orange dhoti and orange shawl with rudraksha mala and sandal markings on the arms and face stands behind, hands folded. A second man in a red-and-gold garment sits to the left. Behind them, framed painted panels show deities with gold ornamentation, and a silver trident stands against the wall.2016-04-28A photograph of an audience in a richly decorated room with a gilded throne. A seated figure on the right wears an orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, and gestures with both hands while speaking. He sits on a leopard-print cushion beside a golden lion figure. Behind him hangs a painted panel of deities. A bald man in orange robes with a mala stands at the back, and a man in white dhoti with gold border stands at the left edge. In the foreground a man in a grey shirt and red lanyard kneels and holds a phone toward the throne, with a tray of apples beside him and another seated man in orange looking on. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, identified by his orange turban, orange robes and long rudraksha mala.2016-04-28A photograph of a VIP visit inside an ornate room. A seated long-haired figure in rust-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and wristband sits on a gold-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion, extending his hand to receive a folder while a man in a white kurta and black vest with an orange shawl offers a tray of apples. Behind them stand a young man in orange robes with a gold necklace and a shaved-headed priest in saffron dress. Framed painted panels of deities with gold decoration hang on the wall, and gold ritual vessels sit in the foreground. The page identifies the seated figure as Swamiji (probable), based on the swept-back long hair, orange robes and rudraksha mala.2016-04-29A photograph in an ornate hall with a large gold-embossed throne behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rust-red turban, with a long rudraksha mala draped across the chest and a gold necklace, sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat and extends a hand toward a visitor. The visitor in a white shirt and eyeglasses leans forward, holding a red apple offered in both hands. Beside them a young assistant in orange and a cameraman with a video camera stand in the background, with a gold-framed painted panel behind. A tray of red apples sits on the lower left and an open book rests on the seat.2016-05-18Indoor photo in an ornate room with a gold-framed deity mural and a gilded throne behind. A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange robe and long rudraksha mala sits on a leopard-print cushion, reaching to accept two maroon-covered books from a standing man in white kurta and an orange shawl. A tray of red apples sits in front of them. A shaved-headed monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels behind, holding a phone. The seated figure has a swept-back look and distinctive adornment consistent with the candidate; a gold-plated lotus ornament sits on the cushion, and a framed calendar hangs on the wall. a person is seated receiving the gifts.2016-05-02A photograph inside a temple-like room with ornate painted panels and a gold-framed backdrop. A man in an orange-red turban and orange-brown robe, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, sits on a golden throne with a leopard-print cushion and gestures toward an offering tray of red apples on the floor. Beside him, a bald priest in orange dhoti and saffron shawl wears a gold chain and seated tilaka, and a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl sits with hands raised in greeting. In the background a robed priest in orange stands before a shrine. A younger man in a light green shirt with a purple lanyard sits in the foreground. Four to five people are visible.2016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02A seated man in an orange turban, orange robe and long beaded necklace sits on a golden throne with leopard-print cushions, extending his arm toward a bearded man in a white shirt and dark trousers who kneels and offers a glossy booklet with two books. Behind them a young man in orange dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala and tilak, stands with hands folded beside a gilded deity painting. Gold decorative items and a brass vessel sit on a low table. A woman in a light sari with a shawl sits at left. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, identified by the turban, orange clothing and ornate golden throne.2016-04-28A photo of a visitor presenting a small red gift box to a seated man on a gilded throne with a leopard-print cushion. The seated man wears saffron-orange robes with a brown shawl and has long dark hair; he extends his arm to receive the box, and a tray of apples sits on a low table. A bald man in saffron robes with a gold-bead necklace sits nearby, and a standing man in white dhoti and shawl wears a gold necklace. A woman in an orange sari with a forehead mark sits at left, and a man in a white shirt leans forward to hand over the gift. Behind them are framed gold-leaf deity paintings and a trident stands in the corner. Swamiji is a probable appearance-based candidate here: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and a throne setting. Four people are visible, not counting partially visible figures at the edge.2016-04-29 +1 copies