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A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like finials and a deep maroon velvet backdrop raises both palms forward in a blessing gesture. He wears a rust-orange rounded turban with a small red bindi, a saffron-orange wrap, layered rudraksha-style brown bead malas, a gold chain with a pendant, a gold bangle and a wristwatch. The large gold arched throne surround is elaborately carved with scrollwork. Probable Swamiji is seated as a speaker in satsang, identified by the rust-orange turban, saffron wrap and bead malas, while the throne setting matches a formal discourse seat.

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A man seated on a red velvet cushioned chair in front of an ornate gold-carved throne back, smiling with palms pressed together in a gesture of greeting. He wears an orange-saffron turban, saffron robes with yellow border, multiple rudraksha beaded malas and a gold pendant, gold bangles and armlets, and a purple wristband. A microphone on a stand is near his face. Green potted foliage sits at the sides, and a golden staff is visible at the right edge against a blue backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated as the speaker, appearing in a saffron turban, rudraksha malas and orange robes.2015-07-07 +1 copiesOctober 26 20152015-10-26 +1 copiesA seated man smiles broadly in front of an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scrollwork panels and a red tiger-striped cushion. He wears a maroon turban with a jeweled brooch, a red bindi, and a rust-coloured shawl draped over his shoulder and bare chest, with a beaded rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles on his arms. A small microphone is attached near his mouth and a hand rests on his lap. Part of a painted figure appears at the right edge. The photo appears to be a discourse or satsang setting. Visible cues include the turban, maroon shawl, beaded mala and throne, which support a probable identification as Swamiji seated for teaching.2013-11-04A man seated on an ornate gold-leaf throne with a large golden arched back, speaking into a microphone on a stand with his palms pressed together in front of his chest. He wears a rust-red turban with a crescent and a small gold emblem, a rust-red robe, a dense rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and gold armbands, and a bright smile. Red cushions frame the throne and green foliage sits at the right edge against a blue backdrop. a person: long dark hair visible under the turban, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold ornaments, seated in a discourse setting.2017-06-21A photograph of a smiling man in an orange-red turban decorated with a jewelled cobra-shaped ornament and a peacock-feather brooch, seated before an ornate gold throne with carved repoussé backrest. He wears an orange-red robe, a long rudraksha-style brown bead mala draped across his chest, rudraksha bracelets on both arms, a red bindi, and a small ear microphone. His right hand is raised in an open gesture while he speaks. Behind him is a dark temple-like backdrop, and a gold lion-form carving is visible at the lower left. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the golden throne and speaking to an audience.2014-11-05October 11 20152015-10-11November 25 20152015-11-25A smiling man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with elaborate scrollwork backrest, wearing a red-orange turban, a red-orange robe with saffron-orange shawl, multiple strands of rudraksha-style beads and a gold pendant necklace, gold bangles and armlets, and a red bindi. He raises both hands in front of his chest, palms facing outward, in a gesture of greeting or blessing. Bare feet are visible. Crimson cushions sit on the throne's arms.2015-11-19October 12 20152015-10-12 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe with a golden-yellow sash sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple, and red flowers. He has his palms pressed together in namaste and smiles. He wears a red rudraksha mala, a heavy gold necklace with a central gold pendant, and gold armlets and bangles. A silver trident with a bird-topped finial stands beside him, and golden lion-shaped armrests flank the throne. Swamiji (probable) is shown here: the long-cut swept hair is not visible, but the rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace, turban and saffron-toned robe are distinctive presentation cues.2015-10-18 +1 copiesMay 13 20152015-05-13