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A group photo in a hall with cream and gold arched decor and deep maroon drapes. A seated man in the centre, wearing a saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by two golden lion figures on a red-draped dais. Around him about twenty-five people hold certificates; most wear orange turbans, and several wear white or red-and-white garments, a purple kurta, and blue shirts. Some are seated on red cushions in front, others standing behind. The seated figure matches the a person cues of a saffron robe, mala and ornate gold necklace, with his role as central figure on the throne.

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October 17 20132013-10-17A group photo of about two dozen people posed around a central seated figure on an ornate golden throne flanked by golden lion statues. The seated man wears an orange-brown robe, a long beaded necklace, and a red-orange cloth draped over one shoulder, with his hand raised in blessing. Many standing and seated participants wear orange-yellow turbans and white or red clothing, and most hold white certificates. Gold arches with floral patterns and red floor cushions frame the scene. A woman on the right wears a purple kurta, and a woman on the far right wears white with rudraksha beads.2013-10-17October 17 20132013-10-17A group photograph in an ornate hall with gold-painted arches and a golden lion-flanked throne. A seated man in an orange-brown robe and rudraksha mala sits centrally on a golden throne with red cushions, with a red-draped platform in front. Around him, many people in orange or saffron turbans hold white certificates; women in white saris and men in white kurtas sit or stand, and a woman in a purple kurta stands at right. The setting is a formal certificate-presentation style gathering. The central seated man has long hair and a rudraksha mala, and the page presents him as Swamiji, so the appearance-based label is probable; the appearance cues are the rudraksha mala and orange robe, adjacent to his seated role on the throne.2013-10-17November 21 20132013-11-21 +1 copiesA group photograph of about sixteen men in orange turbans holding up white certificates, posed around a central seated figure on a large golden throne with carved ornate backrest. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, has long dark hair, and raises one hand in greeting. Several men in the back row wear white kurtas with red shawls and red lanyards; men in front sit on red cushions. Behind them hang deep maroon velvet drapes and a red-cushioned dais with a small offering tray. A probable Swamiji figure sits at centre on the throne, wearing saffron robes and long hair, consistent with the page's identification as a seated Swamiji presence receiving certificate holders.2013-07-21Group photo on a raised stage before a deep red velvet curtain. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Around him, dozens of women in orange turbans and saffron or red shawls, many holding up white certificates, pose on the stage in front. Some wear white kurtas or white salwar, others red and white sarees. Gold and red floral garlands decorate the throne backdrop on the right.2013-07-21July 21 20132013-07-21A group photograph on a stage with a deep red velvet curtain backdrop. A man in the centre wears an orange turban and orange-red robes and sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, set on red cushions and a red-draped platform. Around him, about two dozen participants stand and kneel in orange turbans and white or red shawls, many holding framed certificates. Some are in white kurtas, others in pink and white saris and salwar kameez. A small red mat lies on the stage floor in front of the platform. The person on the throne has long hair, a crown-like orange turban and distinctive adornments, matching the page's reference to a person, but the appearance cues are not sufficient for a firm identification.2013-11-21A group photograph of about twenty men in orange turbans and white or light clothing, many holding up white certificates, posed around a central seated figure on an ornate gold and red throne in front of deep red velvet drapery. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe with a yellow sash and is raising one hand in a greeting gesture. The figure has long dark hair and wears a rudraksha-style necklace, giving a probable Swamiji appearance. Red floor cushions lie in the foreground, and several men kneel at the front in white and red shawls. Some men wear red scarves and lanyards. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally on the throne.2013-07-21July 21 20132013-07-21October 17 20132013-10-17