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Close-up photograph of a seated figure in red-orange robes wearing a long gold and white beaded garland with a large gold pendant, rudraksha-style red-orange bead bracelets, and a leopard-print cloth. The hand holds a small gold ritual implement over a golden kamandalu-style vessel shaped like a serpent-headed pot. A tall gold staff stands at left, and a blurred crowd of devotees in saffron and white appears in the background.

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Close-up photograph of a seated figure in rust-red and maroon robes beside a gold-plated lion-headed throne armrest. The figure wears a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a central gold pendant, layered rudraksha-style beads, a floral garland of white flowers and gold threads, and a gold-and-red bangle on the wrist. A bare hand rests open on the lap, adorned with a gold ring. Strands of red and gold fabric and a patterned cloth lie across the lap. No other people are visible.2016-12-03Close view of a seated figure on a throne-like seat, photographed from the waist down to the hands. The figure wears a rust-orange wrap, a leopard-print lower cloth edged with gold, a long multi-strand gold necklace with rudraksha beads, a large gold pendant plaque, rudraksha bracelets on the upper arms and wrists, and a gold bangle. Hands rest folded in the lap and bare feet are visible. Blurred devotees in orange and dark hair sit in the foreground, and a brass lamp stands at the left edge. Appearance cues are consistent with the a person candidate, though the face is not shown.2016-12-07Close-up photograph of a seated figure's hand and forearm resting on a leopard-print cloth over a rust-red robe. The wrist and upper arm wear gold beaded bracelets and a gold ring is on the index finger. A white jasmine garland with red rose clusters and a gold ornamental pendant hang across the chest, with a rudraksha-style bead strand visible. Behind is a silver-toned textured backdrop. The photo is shown at a yoga darshan event.2018-04-24 +1 copiesDecember 03 20162016-12-03September 21 20172017-09-21Close-up photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, against a bright orange and gold backdrop. The figure wears a rust-brown dhoti-style garment with a gold border, long white and pink flower garlands, a heavy gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, a gold-banded necklace, and beaded bracelets with red thread on the wrist and multiple bead armlets. Only the torso, arms and hands are visible; the face is cropped out. Robed ceremonial attire and throne setting suggest a seated discourse or darshan. A lion-head armrest is on each side. Appearance cues are limited to ornate clothing, garlands and adornments on a throne, which is insufficient for a confident identification.2017-07-28April 22 20182018-04-22May 07 20172017-05-07Close-up photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red garment, with hands resting on the lap. The figure wears heavy gold ceremonial jewellery: a long multi-strand necklace with round gold beads and a large gold pendant, a gold waist ornament with figurative carvings, and gold bangles on both wrists. Several rings are visible, including one with a purple stone. The seat is covered in leopard-print fabric. Only hands, arms, torso and jewellery are visible; no face is shown.2018-04-18A seated man in a rust-red robe with a gold-bordered cloth and a gold chain necklace holds a long silver ceremonial staff topped with a serpent-like finial while seated on a golden throne covered in leopard-print cushions. Long dreadlocked hair falls behind him, and he wears red beaded bangles. A gilded lion figure and ornate golden carvings frame the throne, with lit oil lamps on a brass stand in front and a gold tray holding flower garlands and offerings at the right. a person: the appearance cues are long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and a throne setting, with the seated man in the robe identified as the presiding figure.2017-08-24July 17 20152015-07-17August 25 20172017-08-25