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A man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold and red throne, in front of a temple with red-and-white striped walls and a carved stone shrine. Seated on the floor before him are several devotees: a woman in white with a long braid, another woman in white with hands folded, a woman in white with hair pulled back, and men and women in white clothes with yellow shawls. Silver trays of offerings with fruit, sweets and pink flowers sit on a gold stand in front, and a blue deity murti decorated with garlands stands at the upper left.

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A seated man in an ornate gold and red throne chair, dressed in a long orange-saffron robe and draped shawl, presses his palms together in front of his chest with eyes closed. Before him, several devotees sit on the floor in white clothes with yellow shawls, some with shaved heads. A woman in a white sari with yellow border kneels at the front holding a metal pot, and a brass tray with fruit and offerings rests on a wooden table beside the throne. Behind is a red-and-white pillared hall with an orange curtain and a black stone carved deity murti in a niche. Pada puja, feet-worship ceremony.2010-08-06A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with cushions, palms pressed together in namaste at chest level. He wears an orange saffron robe and a white and red flower garland, with a crown-like hairstyle and a rudraksha-style neck adornment. Behind him stands a stone deity murti on a small shrine and an orange curtain against a red and white striped wall. Seated before him on the floor, a woman in white with a yellow shawl holds a small object over a brass plate, and women in yellow clothing sit around golden offering trays with bananas, fruit and small bowls. A bald man in glasses sits at lower left.2010-08-01October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple courtyard with red-and-white striped walls and a saffron-orange draped wall. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange robes, a rudraksha mala, and has long dark hair swept back; his hands rest in his lap. Before him, several devotees kneel and sit with palms joined in anjali, some in white and cream clothing with orange shawls. Brass plates holding pink flowers, fruit, and offerings sit on a gold-trimmed low table, and a gold-carved wooden cabinet stands to the left. This appears to be a satsang or darshan setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha beads, and is positioned on a throne as the honoured teacher.2010-10-31 +1 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded, in an open pavilion with red-and-white pillars. Several devotees in white and yellow clothing gather around him, some holding small silver vessels and offering plates, and a woman in a white top and blue skirt sits at left. Fruit sits on trays and a decorated deity murti stands at the upper left among garlands. Dark stone carvings and a green garden are behind. This appears to be a padapuja style reverence scene with devotees offering to a seated teacher on a throne.2010-08-05August 16 20102010-08-16A photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland, with his palms pressed together in greeting, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Before him, a seated group of devotees in white, yellow and peach clothing listen attentively, some holding small silver cups. In front of the throne are fruit offerings, brass lamps and a small deity image on an altar at left. Behind is a red-and-white striped pillar and an orange wall. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate: saffron robes, garland and throne, but the visible cues are limited to the robe and garland, so the identification is uncertain.2010-08-01A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with an orange head covering, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on the forehead. The figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, inside a temple-like setting with gold lamp stands and a deity murti on a shrine at the back. In front, several people in white and orange garments and a woman with dark hair sit with offering trays of fruit, flowers and metal plates, with orange cloths in their hands. Fruit baskets and a silver plate sit on gold side tables. Count of visible physical people: approximately six, including partially visible figures at the edges.2010-08-04A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back, hands resting in his lap. Before him a gold-rimmed tray holds fruit, pink flowers and small offerings. Around the tray, devotees sit on the floor: two men in white dhotis and bare chests with rudraksha malas, one with hands folded in namaskar, a woman in an orange top with palms pressed together, and women in green and orange saris. A saffron-clad figure is seated behind at left near a brass lamp, and a red-and-white striped wall, a stone carving and a metal lamp stand complete the courtyard setting.2010-11-03A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne inside a temple-style hall with red and white striped walls and a carved stone shrine behind him. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in saris and white dhotis, some with orange and yellow shawls, and a woman in a yellow shawl holds a brass plate. Brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel rest on a stone ledge at left, with a white-robed deity or sage figure visible beyond. The scene suggests a satsang or seated teaching session in a temple setting. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, presented in a saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a throne, but the identification is uncertain.2010-10-30November 02 20102010-11-02