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A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate gold throne with a gold-and-white backrest, wearing a white dhoti and shawl, a gold armband, a bead necklace of gold-coloured beads, and a red kumkum bindi on his forehead. Behind him hang garlands of yellow, red, white, green and purple flowers and a teal and gold draped cloth. A man in white clothing with a shaved head steps forward to touch the seated man's head, while two shaven-headed devotees in white are in the foreground at the lower left and bottom. Two figures are visible in the lower foreground beside the standing man.

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December 06 20102010-12-06A seated man with long dark wavy hair, a red bindi and white forehead markings, wearing a cream ceremonial garment and layered gold beaded necklaces with a gold armband, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He smiles while extending his hand toward a man in a white shirt with a red collar who leans forward with his head bowed and palms raised. Behind them is a backdrop of orange, yellow and white flowers. The seated man shows the appearance-based cues of a probable Swamiji, including long hair, ornate gold necklaces and ceremonial dress, while the page indicates his presence.2010-12-06December 06 20102010-12-06A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, a white cloth draped over his shoulders, gold bead necklaces and an armlet, with a red dot and white tilak on his forehead, smiling as he raises his right hand to touch the head of a man in a white shirt with a red cord, who is seen from behind. Behind them a gilded golden throne and an arrangement of orange, yellow and white flowers.2010-12-06December 06 20102010-12-06A seated man speaks into a microphone on an ornate gold throne with a red zebra-striped cushion, framed by a rainbow-striped garland of red, yellow, green and purple flowers and a wall of yellow marigolds. He wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a shawl, a heavy gold necklace and multiple gold garlands, with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair. Gold lion-head arms decorate the throne base. The setting is a stage with a large floral arch behind.2009-01-01A seated man in white ritual clothing, with a white shawl over his bare upper body and a long gold necklace, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He has long dark hair and a red bindi, and his hands are raised in front of him in a gesturing pose. Behind him are garlands in green, purple, yellow and red, a teal drape, and a gold lion-shaped armrest. A lit oil lamp is visible at the right edge, and a shaven-headed person in the foreground at lower left is partially visible.2010-11-14A photograph of a seated figure in front of an ornate gold throne-back decorated with orange, yellow and white flowers and green foliage. The seated man has long dark hair swept back, eyes closed, white sacred ash marks on the forehead and a red bindi, wearing a cream and gold-bordered garment and a heavy gold necklace. In the foreground a man with short dark hair wears a white shirt and raises both open palms toward him in blessing or invocation, while a water bottle and brass items sit at the lower left. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the throne, with his long hair, cream and gold clothing and gold necklace.2010-12-06December 06 20102010-12-06December 06 20102010-12-06November 14 20102010-11-14A seated man with long swept-back black hair, a white vibhuti line on his forehead with a red mark, wearing a white garment, a heavy gold necklace of beads and a gold armlet, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He smiles and raises both hands toward a bald man kneeling before him in a white dhoti-style garment with a red cord around his neck, who holds his palms together. Behind them are garlands of orange, yellow and pink flowers and a lit brass oil lamp with a flame. The scene appears to be a blessing or greeting in a satsang setting.2010-12-06