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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a red cushioned seat and tiger-motif sides, framed by a curved arch of yellow marigold garlands and strips of white and red flowers. The central figure wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robes, a gold ceremonial necklace, and a white and red flower garland, with hands folded in lap and bare feet. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes kneels and looks up. A trident (trishul) stands at the right and a ceremonial staff at the left, with a brass tray of flowers at the base.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with red cushions and a gold-embroidered backdrop. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, with a white and red flower garland draped across the shoulders. A trident (trishul) stands at the right and a garlanded gold staff at the left. In the lower left a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes sits beside the throne. Floral garlands with red, white and green blossoms decorate the throne canopy. Appearance cues (orange turban, rudraksha mala, gold necklace, saffron robes) are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable in-person candidate seated in a throne setting.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and carved lion-head armrests, set against a backdrop of flowers and a large yellow flower motif. The seated man wears an orange saffron turban, orange robes, a white-and-red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a trident-topped staff at his side. A standing man in orange-gold silk robes bends forward to offer something to him, with a folded orange cloth in hand. a person appearance: the seated man shows long swept-back hair, saffron turban and ornate gold throne cues, and is in a ceremonial sannyasi role receiving a devotee's offering. The image appears to be a Gurupoornima-style felicitation or bhiksha moment. Two people are visible.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, framed by floral garlands and yellow and white flower decorations. The central figure wears an orange turban, orange robes, a white floral garland and a rudraksha-style beaded mala, smiling and holding the end of a cloth. A second person in an orange robe sits to the left on the throne steps, with a shaved head, wrist bangles and a hand raised near the chin. Brass trident-shaped staffs and a small brass vessel stand nearby. The central figure has long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron clothing and beaded adornments, consistent with the a person cues, appearing on a throne during a Gurupoornima celebration.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a Guru Purnima puja at a decorated stage with a large gold throne backed by floral garlands and a golden crown-shaped canopy. A seated man in an orange turban and orange robes, wearing a white garland and rudraksha-style beads, smiles as a kneeling man in orange robes performs padapuja, bending over a silver vessel of offerings. A second attendant in orange stands at left. A trident hangs at right, and fruit, flowers and brass lamps sit on the platform. Three people are visible.2008-07-17December 17 20112011-12-17A photograph of a festival stage decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a large ornate gold throne. A smiling man in an orange robe and orange turban sits on the throne with bare feet, wearing a white and orange flower garland and a beaded necklace, with a red cushion behind him. A devotee in a bright orange robe and orange turban kneels before him, reaching up to tie or adjust a cloth on his head. A second man in an orange turban and orange robe with a red-and-gold sash stands at left, gesturing. A silver tray with offerings sits in front of the throne. Three people are visible. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, shown by his long swept-back hair, orange turban, orange robe and ceremonial garland.2008-07-17A man sits on an ornate cream upholstered throne with gold carved wooden armrests, smiling and looking to his right. He wears a saffron-orange silk garment with a gold-bordered red edge draped over his shoulder and body, a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads, and a red-brown tilak on his forehead; his hair is swept back. A vase of yellow and red roses and greenery sits to the left against deep red drapery. An orange cloth rests over one armrest. Appearance-based identification is uncertain, so this is a seated speaker in a satsang-style setting.2012-04-25A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, decorated with red, white and yellow flower garlands above. He wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch, an orange shawl and draped orange robes, and layered gold bead necklaces with a large gold pendant. His hands rest folded in his lap and he smiles, with a small microphone visible near his face. Swamiji (probable) appearance-based label: the orange turban, saffron robes and ornate gold necklaces fit the presentation, and the page indicates he was present at this event, so he is seated as the speaker on the dais.2012-04-14August 20 20142014-08-20April 14 20122012-04-14