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A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a hooded multi-headed cobra, set on a stage with a red backdrop painted with peacock feather eyes and hung with white and magenta flower garlands. He wears a gold-and-red headpiece, a pink shawl draped over his shoulders, a yellow dhoti-style lower garment with a maroon border, heavy gold necklaces, red beaded malas and gold bangles. His hands rest folded in his lap as he smiles toward the side. Gold carved pillars flank the throne, and a microphone and water bottle sit on a side table. a person cues: long swept hair, ornate gold and rudraksha-style necklaces and a ceremonial saffron-toned shawl on a throne, in a stage setting.

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A man sits on an ornate gilded throne shaped like a coiled serpent with a large golden hooded cobra canopy behind him. He wears a pink and cream shawl draped over his shoulder, a yellow dhoti, a gold headband, layered gold necklaces and a red-beaded mala, with his hands pressed together in greeting. Behind him hang strings of white and pink flower garlands against a red backdrop painted with peacock feather motifs, and a black feathered fan rests at the left edge. Lit oil lamps sit on pillars above. The figure's long hair and ceremonial adornments are visible, but the appearance alone does not firmly establish identity, so the presence of a candidate is uncertain.2009-12-25A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a large golden cobra hood backrest, smiling broadly while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a golden-yellow dhoti, a peach-coloured shawl draped over one shoulder, layered red and gold beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, gold bangles and a gold headband. Red cushions cover the armrests, and the throne sits on stacked golden cushions. Behind him hang white and purple flower garlands and a peacock-feather painted backdrop in red and green, with a lit hanging lamp at upper left. Golden carved pillars flank the stage. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an in-person setting: the figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like headband, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-toned clothing, seated in the honoured position of a discourse.2009-12-25A smiling man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a seven-headed cobra hood, with a red cushioned seat and gilded cobra-scale backrest. He wears a peach-coloured shawl over his shoulders, a pink-and-maroon beaded necklace, layered gold necklaces, bangles, a yellow dhoti, and a saffron-patterned headpiece with a red bindi. A microphone stand stands beside him on a stage. Behind him are peacock-feather motifs in green and blue, garlands of white and magenta flowers, and a hanging ceremonial lamp.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A man seated on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra with a broad hood of raised golden hoods, mounted on stacked golden coils, on a stage. He wears a peach-coloured sash over his bare upper body, a red and gold beaded necklace and a golden necklace, bangles on his wrists, a gold-and-red headband, and yellow dhoti-style trousers. Red cushioned armrests flank him, a microphone stand is at his side, and gold-carved pedestal stands sit on either side. Behind him are a red backdrop with painted peacock feathers, white and purple flower garlands hanging, and a copper hanging lamp.2009-12-25A man seated on a golden throne shaped like a multi-hooded cobra, with coiled golden serpent bases beneath him. He wears a peach-coloured shawl over his shoulders, yellow dhoti, a brown waist sash, a red and gold beaded necklace, a gold chain and a light headcloth, and he gestures with his raised right hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Peacock feather motifs decorate the red backdrop, with garlands of white and pink flowers hanging from above and a brass lamp at upper left. Golden carved side panels flank the throne, and a water bottle sits on a table at left. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-toned clothing, consistent with a discourse seating.2009-12-25A photograph of a seated man on a golden throne backed by a large gilded hooded serpent (naga) canopy with multiple cobra heads. He wears a pale pink shawl draped over his bare shoulders, a yellow dhoti, a gold headband, a white floral-patterned ceremonial necklace, a red rudraksha mala and gold bangles, with a red bindi on his forehead. He sits with hands folded in his lap and smiles. The throne is flanked by ornate gold carved pedestals, and the backdrop features painted peacock feathers and strings of white and pink flower garlands. A water bottle and microphone sit on the left pedestal. Only one person is physically present.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A man seated on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra hood with a multi-hooded serpent canopy behind him. He wears a pink-and-cream upper cloth draped over one shoulder, bright yellow dhoti, a gold headband, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a heavy ceremonial gold necklace, and holds a short wooden rod across his lap. Peacock-feather painted backdrop, hanging white and pink flower garlands and oil lamps frame the stage, with gold-carved pedestal panels on either side. a person appears here by the ceremonial throne, serpent canopy, long swept hair and ornate gold necklace; the figure is in person on stage.2009-12-25