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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste before a microphone stand. He has long dark hair, rudraksha beads around his neck, and bare feet. Behind him a large backdrop shows a stone temple gateway with carved pillars and a red-draped shrine holding a deity murti decorated with yellow and white garlands. Golden candle-stands flank the throne and a small ritual setup sits to the side. The seated figure is a person by appearance, marked by long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, presiding over a discourse.

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September 12 20102010-09-12September 12 20102010-09-12A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy and umbrella, on a raised orange-carpeted stage. The seated person wears an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and has hands pressed together in greeting. A microphone stand is in front of the throne, with brass oil lamps on either side and a stage backdrop printed with a temple pillar scene. A dark blue curtain hangs at left. Appearance-based cues are a shaved-headed monastic in saffron with a mala, but the face and hair are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so this is an uncertain candidate.2011-01-29October 07 20102010-10-07 +1 copiesA seated man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in anjali namaskar. A small floral arrangement of red and white flowers lies on the throne's base, and a microphone stand stands to the right. Behind him a large backdrop shows a painted deity figure in pink and blue garments with garlands and a trident, flanked by gold ornate pillars and lamp stands. A fan is visible at the right edge. The person has a tilak on the forehead. a person appears here: the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and throne with a shaved or short-haired head give appearance cues, seated in a satsang role.2010-11-30October 28 20102010-10-28A seated figure sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with a golden canopy above, hands joined in namaste at the chest. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a red-orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and long dark hair. The throne is backed by a painted temple-gateway backdrop with stone pillars and red drapes. A microphone stand stands beside him, an orange carpet covers the floor, and brass oil lamps flank the throne. Probable Swamiji seated on a throne, identifiable by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, in a satsang setting.2011-01-29A seated figure sits on an ornate gilded golden throne with a matching golden canopy above, on a stage with an orange-draped platform. The figure has long dark hair, wears orange-saffron robes and a red-and-orange beaded mala, and holds palms together in namaskar. A microphone stands in front. Brass oil lamps flank the throne, and a backdrop shows a stone temple gateway with columns and red curtains. Probable Swamiji (long dark hair, saffron robes, mala, seated on throne) at a satsang discourse.2011-01-29A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy umbrella, placed on an orange-draped stage before a backdrop printed with a temple gateway and pillars. The seated person wears orange robes, a long rudraksha-style mala, and has long dark hair; hands are pressed together in anjali. A microphone stands at the left and a small gold-and-brass vessel sits near the throne base. Probable Swamiji is shown in this satsang setting, with the orange robes, long hair and rudraksha mala as the qualifying cues.2011-01-29October 20 20102010-10-20 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back and seat, hands pressed together in anjali mudra at the chest with eyes closed. A microphone stand stands beside the throne, and a water bottle and oranges rest on a side table. Behind is a large colourful painted backdrop of temple gopuram sculptures. The figure has no visible long hair, crown, rudraksha mala or ceremonial necklace, so the appearance cues for a probable identification are insufficient; the person is described by role as a seated speaker or devotee on a throne.2010-02-11A seated figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gilt side panels, palms pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and multiple strands of beaded rudraksha-style malas hang around the neck. Behind the throne is a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree with dense hanging aerial roots and green foliage. Small offerings sit on the side pedestals, and the floor is warmly lit. A small cropped inscription sits in the lower-right corner.2010-10-31