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A photo taken at a golden throne with an ornate carved back and a gilded lion-head armrest. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on a red cushion, wearing a white and blue flower garland, rudraksha mala and beads. Beside him a priest with a shaved head, white tilak and orange shawl holds a food offering near the gilded lion. A woman in red and green sari holds out a hand with a sweet and raises a phone to photograph him. Another woman in a red sari stands behind the throne, a cameraman with a tripod stands at left, and people in yellow and red clothing are in the foreground. Several devotees are visible.

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April 29 20162016-04-29April 30 20162016-04-30A seated figure on a red and gold throne wears an orange turban, saffron robe, long swept-back dark hair, a white and pink flower garland and a brown rudraksha mala. A gilded throne armrest with carved golden ornament is in the foreground. Behind him, several devotees in saris and salwar kameez, one in red and one in gold-bordered sari, bend forward and reach toward the seated figure, some holding offerings. A woman in a dark blue sari and red border stands with a phone, and a camera on a tripod is visible in the background.2016-04-29A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange robe, wearing layered rudraksha and green-bead malas, receiving an offering from a hand held out toward him. Behind him stands a golden lion-headed throne arm and a large garland of yellow and red marigolds. To the left, a bald priest with white tripundra marks and a saffron cloth, and a white-clad priest with a rudraksha mala, stand attending. Seated women in the foreground, one holding a small gold box, are facing the seated figure. A golden lion-head ornament appears at the lower right.2015-07-31A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears a rust-orange turban, orange-saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a garland of orange and white flowers. He smiles while a man in white kurta and glasses extends a fruit toward him. Around the throne, several devotees in white and red-brown clothing lean in, and a woman in red sits behind the throne, with carved gold panels framing the scene. The setting suggests a darshan blessing at a temple-style event.2016-04-30A seated figure on an ornate gold and red throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing a rust-red turban, rust-red robes and a long multi-coloured garland of white, red and blue flowers, with rudraksha beads visible on the chest. He is distributing small food portions from his hands to devotees below. Around him, saffron-robed attendants with white tilak marks and beaded necklaces, and a woman in a red sari, hand out or receive the offerings. A woman in a pink veil reaches forward in the lower foreground. A gold-leafed canopy and red drapery frame the scene. The setting is a ceremonial darshan, with a mood of blessing devotees. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, identified by turban, rudraksha, saffron-red robes and throne cues.2016-04-30A photograph of a seated figure in an orange turban and saffron robe, wearing red-and-white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, sitting on a gilded throne with a tiger-skin covering. He extends his right hand toward a silver trident held upright beside him. Before him, a woman in a red blouse with a long braid kneels and reaches forward, while a man in a white dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala holds small white packets. A camera on a tripod stands at the left against a red backdrop. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person with turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and garlands, shown in a throne setting. Three people are visible.2016-05-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with carved floral backrest and golden lion-head armrests, draped in a red-orange cloth with a matching orange turban and a multicolour flower garland of white, blue and pink blooms. The seated figure extends one hand over a golden lion armrest, appearing to hand out prasad sweets. Around the throne, several people in orange and red clothing attend, including a woman in orange with a beaded necklace and a man in an orange shawl with a white headband. In the foreground, several people crowd close, including a bald man with glasses in an orange garment and an older man with grey beard in a white shirt reaching toward the throne.2016-04-30May 02 20162016-05-02 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron turban, orange robe and long rudraksha mala, holds a mobile phone while surrounded by a crowd. Standing devotees in white shirts and dhotis reach toward him, and women in saris offer apples. A gilded lion-head armrest and carved floral side panels frame the throne in a temple-like hall, and a small brass lamp appears at right.2016-04-30A seated figure in a rust-red turban and dark red robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, a tiger-skin draped at its base, and a long multicoloured flower garland with white blooms hanging to the waist. Two white-robed attendants stand alongside the throne with ornate gold-and-red chairs behind them. Devotees in front reach forward, one in a pink sari and another in a striped shirt, receiving sweets or prasad from the seated figure's hand, while a bald attendant in a rust-orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands at right. A gold kalasha-like vessel and a trident are visible at left. The setting is a decorated darshan hall with dark maroon drapery. a person is not established by face; the seated figure's rust turban, red robes and ceremonial throne are the visible cues, so the candidate is in person but uncertain.2016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30