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A seated man in rust-brown robes and a rust-brown turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, in a meditative posture. He wears a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, with a red-and-white tilak on his forehead, and his hands rest on his knees. Behind him a gold arched backdrop holds a deity murti wearing a crown with a small figure beside it. A golden trident stands to the left, and brass lamps, potted plants, white flower heaps and standing fans surround the dais, which is covered in a colourful woven rug and draped in red curtains.

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February 22 20172017-02-22A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne on a stage draped in deep red curtains. He wears a rust-brown robe, a matching brown turban-style head covering, and a heavy gold-toned garland and necklace, with his hands resting on his knees in a meditative pose. Above him stands a golden alcove holding a deity murti with a crown and a trident-bearing figure. A tall gold trident stands at his left, and potted green plants, clay pots, white cloth-wrapped offerings and two standing fans surround the stage over a striped woven rug.2017-02-22A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and matching orange robe sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing layered gold necklaces and a gold bracelet on each arm, with a microphone stand in front of him. Behind him is a gold-framed backdrop with a small deity murti wearing a crown and an image of a shrine figure above. A golden trident stands to the left, with brass lamps, potted plants, and colourful striped cloth around the platform. A wrap of white cloth rests on the floor at the right edge. The setting suggests a satsang or puja on stage. The man is the only visible person, and the seat has the appearance of a peetha throne. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron-orange attire, and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on the throne as presiding teacher.2017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22A seated man in deep meditation on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned armrests, eyes closed, hands resting on the armrests. He wears a brown-and-maroon head wrap with a decorative ornament, a brown robe, multiple strands of gold beads and a large gold ceremonial necklace, and gold armbands. Behind him a gold-framed niche holds a painted deity murti with a crescent moon on its head and a trident-like emblem. A tall golden trident stands at left, brass oil lamps flank the throne, clay pots with green plants surround the platform, and a striped woven mat covers the floor. a person seated in the central role, shown with the throne, head wrap, brown robes and gold ornaments. Two electric fans sit at the edges of the frame.2017-02-22A bearded man in a maroon-brown robe sits cross-legged-style on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands resting on the armrests. He wears a maroon turban, a white and orange flower garland, rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold ceremonial necklace. Behind him a golden backdrop shows a deity murti with a crescent moon, and a gold trident stands at left beside brass lamps and potted plants. Oil lamps and offerings of white cloth sit on the floor, and a white fan is at right. The seat is set on a striped woven mat at a temple-style stage. The figure appears to be a person, seated on the throne in meditation or puja.2017-02-22A seated man in a rust-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and red velvet cushions, hands raised in front of his chest in a blessing gesture. He wears a brown turban with a gold ornament, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces. Behind him stands a gold-clad deity murti of Shiva with a crescent moon on his headdress, beside a consort figure, under a gold arched canopy. A golden trident stands to the left, with brass lamp stands, potted plants, striped decorative pillars and white offering heaps on cloth at the front. Red drapes form the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a brown turban, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala on a throne, a ceremonial presentation.2017-02-22A seated bearded man in a rust-brown sannyasi robe and a long multicolour-flower garland sits on a red and silver throne-seat, holding a silver staff with his right hand and eyes closed. Behind him a deity murti in a golden arched shrine wears a red turban and gold ornaments. Potted plants, brass oil lamps and tall wooden lamp-stands with coloured cloth flank the stage; two white pedestal fans stand at the edges and a striped rug covers the floor. Swamiji (probable): long hair not visible, but the bearded seated figure wears a saffron-brown robe, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial flower garland and is seated on a throne, with a ritual staff in hand.2017-02-19A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange robe and a pale pink and white flower garland, with a gold necklace, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a stage. Behind him a large gold-leaf tree canopy spreads over a figure of a deity murti, and gilded lion sculptures flank the throne. Gold trident staffs stand on either side, with brass lamps and vessels, and red curtains with striped tassel hangings frame the stage. A small floor fan is at the left edge. The seated man has long dark hair and a beard, with his palms resting on the chair arms. A microphone stand is in front of him, and a copyright credit appears in the corner. The man has long dark hair, a beard, a gold necklace, and a pale flower garland, which fits the visual cues associated with the speaker in the archive; the identification is appearance-based and uncertain.2017-04-01A seated man in ochre-saffron robes sits in a white ornate chair on a stage before a golden arched shrine framed with carved gold and a yellow cloth backdrop. Inside the shrine, a deity murti with a crown and trident-like emblem sits beside a consort figure. He wears a large gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with a tilak on his forehead and gold armbands. A tall golden trident stands to his left, with brass oil lamps, potted green plants and white flower garlands at the stage edges. A standing fan and a red curtain complete the scene. One physical person is visible.2017-02-15A man in a dark rust-red robe with a white and pink flower garland and a rudraksha mala sits smiling on an ornate white-and-red throne in front of a gilded arched backdrop. Above him stands a deity murti with a red turban, a trident-bearing figure beside a golden trident. Potted green plants, brass oil lamps and a small table with a mug surround the dais, with red drapes and a colourful painted pillar on each side.2017-02-18 +1 copiesA seated man in a brown-orange dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat before a large gilded throne backed by a golden arched frame. He wears a long multi-strand gold necklace, a brown head wrap, and a rudraksha-style mala, with hands resting on the armrests. Behind him a deity murti of Shiva with a crescent moon on his crown and a companion figure stands on a golden pedestal, flanked by a trident (trishul) and tall ceremonial lamp stands. Potted green plants, unlit clay pots, white cloth-wrapped offerings and striped woven mats fill the stage, with two electric fans at the sides. a person is seated on the throne in this temple-style setting, with the wording of the page indicating a Shiva Deeksha puja.2017-02-22