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A photograph taken indoors at a convention hall. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban stands before a carved wooden throne with an ornate arched backrest and a plum-coloured cushioned seat, holding up a white cloth with a gold border. The figure wears a long rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold necklace over bare shoulders. A man in white clothes and a white identity lanyard kneels at the lower left, and a woman in a white sari with an orange border stands behind him at the far left. Green draped curtains and a lattice panel form the backdrop.

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A standing man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap holds up a folded white cloth with broad gold borders, while his right arm rests on an ornate carved wooden throne with a dark red velvet back and carved lion figures at its base. Green curtains and a wooden lattice screen form the backdrop of a dimly lit hall. In the lower left, a second person in white clothes bends forward beside a white plastic chair.2004-06-03A figure in orange robes and an orange turban stands with his back to the camera, reaching up to drape white cloth over an ornately carved wooden throne with a deep red cushioned seat, set before green curtains under a thatched roof with bamboo lattice walls. A seated woman in white and a bearded older man in white with a pink lanyard sit at the lower left. The figure's hair is long and dark, and he wears a gold-coloured necklace. Appearance cues of orange robes, turban and long hair suggest a person, performing the draping of the throne as a ceremonial act. The dated overlay reads 3-6-2004.2004-06-03A figure in an orange saffron wrap and orange turban, seen from behind, reaches up to drape a white cloth with gold borders over an ornate carved wooden throne. The throne has a carved wooden backrest with a red velvet cushion and a carved lion-head armrest in the foreground. Behind it hangs a green curtain beneath a thatched ceiling with exposed wooden beams. A man in white clothing is partly visible at the left edge. A small black speaker and a pedestal fan sit in the hall.2004-06-03A standing man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with a small red tilak on his forehead stands before an ornate carved wooden throne with a white cloth draped behind it. He wears long dark hair, a wooden rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, and rests one hand at his waist. Behind him hang a green backdrop and a yellow and maroon flag. The throne has carved peacocks and floral scrollwork, with a maroon velvet seat and orange cushions trimmed with embroidered tassels.2004-06-03A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap stands before an ornately carved wooden throne with a tall peacock-feather style backrest. He wears a long gold and wooden bead necklace over a drape of orange cloth, with long dark hair falling to his shoulders, and a white cloth with a gold border hangs behind the throne. A green curtain forms the backdrop, and a yellow and maroon banner is visible at the left edge. a person: the long swept hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and orange head wrap are the appearance cues, and he stands as the central figure on the throne setting. Overlaid photo credit and date stamps are visible along the left and bottom edges.2004-06-03A photo of a figure in an orange saffron robe seated on an ornate carved wooden throne with deep maroon velvet upholstery, framed by garlands of white, yellow and maroon flowers. A man in white on the left holds up a maroon silk cloth with gold border, and a seated attendant in orange sits at lower right near a microphone on a stand. The backdrop shows gold-and-white decorative panels and a tropical leaf print, with orange and red festoon drapes above. The seated figure in saffron, with long hair and a saffron head covering, appears to be a person, given the saffron garb, long hair and throne seating; this is an appearance-based label only.2005-01-012004-JUNE-032004-06-03A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and a gold canopy above. He wears a long rainbow-coloured garland and a gold-toned necklace with a red bead garland, with a red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. Around the throne, devotees in white clothes with saffron-orange shawls bow or sit at his feet, and a standing microphone stands at right. a person seated on the throne receiving devotees' homage during a satsang-style gathering.2007-02-24A seated man in orange sleeveless robes and a long orange wrap sits on a white cushioned throne-like chair before a red velvet curtain. He wears a dark rudraksha mala draped over his chest, long dark hair swept back, and his bare feet rest on a white platform. To the left, a standing attendant in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands near a white pedestal. On the right, a white draped seat with a red cushion and a tray of offerings and flowers sits on a white table. The scene appears to be a ceremonial setting with ritual objects.2010-07-19Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a carved lion-form base, wearing orange saffron robes and a long red flower garland, with long hair swept back. A kneeling elder in a white kurta places a hand on the garlanded figure's shoulder. To the right, a young woman in a white sari with a gold border and a dark bead necklace sits beside a microphone stand. Behind them hangs a red-and-silver backdrop. The figure's appearance, long hair, orange robes and throne with garland are consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated in honour at an Ananda Samajam event.2007-02-24June 21 20092009-06-21Evening scene in a hall with a dark backdrop. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on a white-cushioned seat on a raised platform, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes. Behind them, a standing man in white with an orange shawl and two other standing men in white with orange shawls watch; a woman in a sari stands at the right edge. On the left, a seated man observes beside a table with a tray, a basket of fruit, flower garlands and a walking stick. Behind, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, and a fan and colourful hanging fabric decorate the stage. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation with a seated guru figure present.2007-02-11