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A 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.

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A photograph of a ceremonial moment on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands and red and blue cushions. A smiling figure seated on the throne wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, and is draped with a white and red flower garland. He holds a small orange cloth and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in orange robes, while a standing attendant in orange garments and a matching orange turban holds up a hand beside them. The throne has gold filigree carvings and the setting is bordered by white and red floral decorations. Swamiji (probable) — seated figure on the throne with saffron turban, orange robes, gold necklace and mala cues.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.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A 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 20082008-07-17A seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a lion-shaped armrest and red cushions, receiving a devotee who bows with head lowered at their feet. The seated figure, wearing a white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, holds a ritual fan or whisk. The devotee wears an orange silk shawl. Behind the throne, a golden backdrop with a deity relief and colourful floral decorations surrounds the scene. A standing fan is visible at left.2008-07-17A seated man on a gold-ornate throne wearing saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiles while placing an orange cloth or tilak-cloth on the head of a kneeling devotee in orange robes who bows forward. Floral decorations with yellow and maroon blossoms, striped and red cushions, a brass oil lamp and white flowers surround the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robes, turban and garland on the decorated throne, shown blessing a disciple. The bowing devotee is a disciple receiving blessing.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved gold panels and red cushions, smiling broadly. He wears an orange turban, orange robes, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style orange-beaded mala. A woman in an orange satin garment leans in from the left and ties or adjusts an orange cloth on his head. A silver lamp stands at lower right, and the background shows a floral decoration of white, red and yellow blooms. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man, identified by his distinctive orange turban, long-haired ceremonial presentation, rudraksha mala and gold-decorated throne; the page attributes the event to him, but appearance-based identification is uncertain here.2008-07-17A photograph of a golden throne decorated with garlands of white and orange flowers, a red cushion and gold tiger-striped drapery. A man with long swept-back hair wearing an orange robe, orange turban, white and orange flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on the throne holding a red cloth and a small object. Before him, a devotee in an orange robe with long dark hair bows forward, forehead to a silver and gold tray or altar heaped with fruit and offerings. A second attendant in orange with an orange turban stands to the left. A tall silver oil lamp stands at the right, and a silver vessel sits in front. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange with long hair, turban, garlands and rudraksha cues.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, and a white and orange flower garland with a beaded necklace. Before him, a standing devotee in a long orange robe and a pink-trimmed shawl raises a hand toward the seated man's head, while a second attendant in orange and a rudraksha-style neck mala kneels below, holding a folded orange cloth. The throne is set against a decorative backdrop of blue, white and gold patterned panels with floral motifs, flower garlands and a large fan at left. Fruit and flowers surround the platform. The scene suggests a ceremonial reception or blessing.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17