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A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne shaped like a multi-headed cobra hood, with red tiger-striped cushions. He wears a gold crown with a red forehead mark, ivory-pink ceremonial wrap, layered gold necklaces, red coral beads and a gold bracelet, with yellow cloth beneath. Behind him are a red wall, white jasmine garlands, a peacock-feather fan, a microphone and water bottle on a gold-carved table with fruit.

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A man with long dark hair and a gold-coloured head ornament sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a hooded cobra with a red-upholstered seat. He wears a pale peach upper cloth, a gold necklace with large pendants, a beaded mala, bangles, and yellow dhoti-style lower garments, and smiles while looking to the side. In front of the throne stands a wooden lectern with a microphone, a water bottle and a small tablet. Behind him are a red and green painted backdrop with a peacock motif and white-and-pink flower garlands hanging on pillars.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A man seated on a red and gold throne-like seat in front of a large gilded cobra hood backdrop speaks into a gooseneck microphone, hands open in discourse. He wears a pale peach shawl draped over the shoulders, a dark rudraksha-style mala and layered gold and red ceremonial necklaces, gold armbands, a gold headband with a peacock-feather ornament and a red bindi, and yellow dhoti. Flanking the stage are white and pink garlands, a peacock-feather painted backdrop, a brass side table with a water bottle, and a hanging oil lamp at upper left. A watermarked copyright line appears at lower right. a person is seated centrally, identified by the throne-style seat, cobra backdrop and ornate regalia.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a multi-hooded cobra with a golden serpent hood behind him and gold snake-scale seat supports below. He wears a pale peach silk shawl over the upper body, a yellow dhoti, a brown-and-gold patterned waistcloth, a gold-and-red beaded necklace, bangles, and a headband with a peacock feather and a red bindi. His hands are clasped in his lap and he smiles. A painted pink backdrop with green peacock feathers and a white flower garland appear behind him.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A smiling man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a multi-headed cobra hood, with red and gold cushions and a gold pedestal. He wears a peach-coloured shawl over bare shoulders, yellow trousers, a brown and gold dhoti border, a peach-and-gold turban with a peacock feather, a red bindi, layered gold and ruby-red bead necklaces, and gold bangles. His hands are clasped in his lap. Behind him are pink walls with green foliage, a white flower garland and oil lamps. A Swamiji (probable) candidate is seated in the role of a person on a throne; the wrapped turban, peacock feather, bare-shouldered shawl, ornate gold jewellery and ruby malas are the qualifying cues.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A seated man speaks into a microphone on a stage, seated on a red velvet-cushioned chair set before a large golden cobra-hood backdrop with multiple raised hoods. He wears a peach-coloured upper cloth draped over bare shoulders, yellow dhoti, a long pink beaded mala and layered gold necklaces, gold bangles, and a peach and brown turban with a feather. Garlands of white and magenta flowers hang on the red wall behind him, with a peacock-feather motif and a brass wall lamp at upper left. A water bottle and small table sit at left. Appearance cues fit the a person candidate in a presenting pose, so the presentation is an appearance-based probable identification.2009-12-25A man seated on a red and gold throne with a large golden cobra-hood backrest, speaking into a microphone on a stage. He wears a peach-coloured shawl over his bare shoulder, a yellow dhoti, layered gold necklaces, a red-and-pink rudraksha-style mala, gold bangles, and a gold headband with a red tilak. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Flower garlands hang on the stage pillars, and a green-and-red painted peacock-feather backdrop sits behind him. Water bottles and a microphone rest on a gold-embossed table at left.2009-12-25A man seated on a red and gold throne with a large golden hooded serpent (naga) canopy behind him, speaking into a microphone on a stand with his right hand raised in a gesture. He wears a peach-coloured shawl over his shoulder, a golden-yellow dhoti, layered gold and pink beaded necklaces, gold bangles, and a gold and peach turban-style headwrap. Red tiger-striped cushions cover the armrests, and ornate gold-carved side tables flank the throne. Behind the stage are a painted red backdrop with peacock feather motifs and garlands of white and purple flowers. A water bottle sits on the left table.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25