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A photo of a large stage set with a projected temple-pillar backdrop of ornate carved columns and a painted ceiling of concentric circular medallions in blue, red and gold. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold bead necklace sits cross-legged on a gilded throne flanked by carved lion figures, a ceremonial staff standing beside it. Stage lights in green and magenta beams fill the air.

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A photograph of a stage event with a large projected backdrop of ornate stone temple pillars and a painted ceiling of concentric circular medallions. A man seated cross-legged in meditation pose sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) at centre, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a long orange-red shawl, with long dark hair swept back. A golden staff or trident stands beside the throne. Blue and white stage lights beam across the scene and the floor is lit in red and purple. No other physical people are visible.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17A stage photograph of a large projected temple backdrop showing stone pillars and a painted ceiling with concentric circular patterns. In the centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red-marked forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with lion-like carved armrests. A tall golden staff stands beside the throne, and the red-carpeted stage is lit with green and pink lights. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ornate throne cues. The backdrop appears to be a projection on a screen behind the performer.2017-12-17A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala sits in lotus position on an ornate golden throne (peetha) on a stage. Behind him, illuminated stone temple pillars with carved reliefs and a colourful circular-patterned ceiling evoke a temple hall, with blue and green stage lights. Two staff-like ceremonial rods stand beside the throne. Watermarked stage photograph with no visible audience in front.2017-12-17Stage photo of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with lion-armrest sides and a golden arched back panel, set within a projected temple-hall backdrop of carved stone pillars and a colourful ceiling with concentric roundels. Probable Swamiji sits cross-legged in meditation, wearing a reddish-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, with long hair swept back, hands resting on his lap. A tall ceremonial staff stands beside the throne. The stage is dimly lit with spotlights on the floor. No other people are visible.2017-12-17A large projected stage backdrop shows a temple hall with carved stone pillars, ornate ceilings with concentric circular patterns, and warm green and gold lighting. Centre stage, a seated figure in orange-red robes and a red rudraksha mala sits in meditation pose on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests, flanked by a staff and a standing lamp. The figure has long hair and a tilak on the forehead; the image is a stage presentation rather than a clearly identifiable live person, so the figure is an appearance-based a person in a seated throne role. Dark silhouettes of audience members are visible at the bottom edge of the stage.2017-12-17A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits in meditation posture on an ornate golden throne centred on a stage. The throne has carved gold panels and lion-like armrests, and a tall staff leans on its left side. The figure wears a red-orange garment, a long rudraksha mala and a forehead mark, with long dark hair. Behind the throne, a large backdrop shows carved temple pillars and a patterned ceiling in green and blue light, with red-orange stage flooring in front. The scene is a stage presentation rather than a crowd event, and no other physical people are visible.2017-12-17A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne on a stage. He wears a rudraksha mala with a long necklace and has long hair swept back. A tall staff with a trident-like top stands beside the throne. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows carved temple pillars and a colourful ceiling with circular patterns, lit by white spotlights. Several people are seated in the dark audience area at the bottom edge, and a camera operator is visible at the front left.2017-12-17A seated figure in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne centred on a dark stage. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders, and a red-orange wrap covers his torso. Behind him, a large projected backdrop shows carved stone temple pillars and a colourful circular ceiling pattern. Green spotlights beam down from above, and a golden staff stands beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the qualifying cues are the long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing, and rudraksha mala, and the figure is seated on the throne as a presiding teacher. No other people are visible.2017-12-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne centred on a dark stage. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and holds a long staff upright beside him. Behind him, large projected images show carved temple pillars and a ceiling with concentric circular patterns in pink, blue and red. Golden lions flank the throne, and yellow light spots fall on the stage floor. Swamiji (probable): his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace match the page's reference to Swamiji, so he is a probable in-person candidate seated on the throne.2017-12-17A stage photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a long staff leaning beside him. He sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with lion figures, under a gold-framed deity backdrop. The stage is backed by a large projected image of an ancient temple hall with carved pillars and colourful ceiling medallions, lit by soft coloured spotlights.2017-12-17