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A man seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) in a temple-like hall at night, waving his right hand. He wears an orange-saffron cloth, a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and a small crown-like headpiece with red and gold ornament. The throne is heavily carved, gilded, and draped with red, green and white flower garlands. Behind him stands a deity murti decorated with garlands and a gold crown, with oil lamps on a side table. In the lower right a man in orange robes with folded hands stands near a potted plant. A camera on a tripod is visible at left.

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April 30 20122012-04-30A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a carved golden back, draped in red and green garlands and white jasmine strands. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala, a white flower garland, and a pink-and-gold crown. Behind him, a deity murti is decorated with flower garlands, with brass lamps and kalasha-like vessels on a red-draped altar. A pillar and potted plant frame the right side. Presentation cues are consistent with a person seated for a coronation-themed ceremony, with the throne and garlands marking an honoured seat.2012-04-30A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved gilded back, framed by garlands of red roses, green leaves, yellow marigolds and white jasmine. He wears a tall gold and red jewelled crown, an orange-red garment, a red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and white flower garlands, and raises one hand in greeting while smiling. Petals are scattered on the golden seat and a brass oil lamp stands behind him. a person: the figure is seated on a throne in orange clothing with ceremonial garlands and a crown, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm.2012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30A man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl stands barefoot on a gold pedestal before an ornate gilded throne decorated with red, yellow and green flower garlands. He wears a gold crown with a red bow, a rudraksha mala and a heavy white jasmine garland, and raises his right hand in blessing while holding a flower-wrapped golden staff. An attendant at the lower left holds a lit oil lamp, a ceremonial aarti. The setting suggests a coronation or installation ceremony at a temple.2012-04-30A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a gold-framed backrest decorated with red roses, green leaves and yellow flowers. He wears a saffron-orange garment, a gold-and-red jeweled crown with a feather ornament, a red rudraksha mala, and long garlands of white jasmine and red flowers draped over his shoulders. He raises his right hand in a blessing gesture while smiling, and his bare feet rest on a gold pedestal. Gold lamp stands are visible at the edges, and the setting appears to be a ceremonial hall. The man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified here by distinctive ceremonial cues including the crown, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold throne.2012-04-30A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion-like armrests and a tall backrest decorated with red roses and white and yellow garlands. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a white and red flower garland around his neck, a rudraksha mala, and a golden crown-like headdress with red ornaments. He sits barefoot on a gold base with his right arm resting on the armrest. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in orange cloth and garlanded with flowers, with brass oil lamps on a side table. Red pillars and a dark temple interior frame the scene.2012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30November 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesA man stands barefoot on a gold pedestal before an ornate gilded throne decorated with red, green and yellow flower garlands. He wears a jewelled golden crown with a red bow, an orange-red dhoti-style cloth, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with white jasmine garlands draped over his shoulders. He holds a twisted silver staff wrapped in white jasmine and raises one hand in blessing. At left, another person's hand holds a flaming lamp near him. Background shows brass lamps and floral decoration in a temple-style hall.2012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30