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A figure in red and orange robes sits on a gold-trimmed throne (peetha) framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. A tan turban sits on his head, with a rudraksha mala and a gold chain at his neck, and he holds a white and blue booklet. Behind him, painted deity figures with raised hands stand beside colourful temple pillars. A small floral offering sits at the base of the throne.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-trimmed throne (peetha) decorated with a large arch of garlands in red, white, yellow, green and purple flowers. The person wears a tan turban, a red and striped dhoti-style garment, a red rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold necklace, and holds a white folder with a colourful logo. Behind the throne stand two painted deity statues in gold and orange with raised arms, flanked by ornate pink and blue temple pillars with a dark doorway. The person appears to be a sannyasi in a ceremonial seat, with a probable match to Swamiji based on turban, rudraksha, gold necklace and saffron-toned clothing.2011-12-12 +1 copiesA seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne canopy decorated with a long arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white. The seated person wears a saffron-orange turban, a red-and-gold sari-style wrap, a red-and-white garland, a long red rudraksha-style bead mala and gold bangles. Two painted dvarapala guardian figures with clubs stand at the sides against a blue temple backdrop with pink and orange pillars. The setting suggests a temple-style pada puja or darshan on a raised peetha. A small gold offering tray is placed at the base.2011-12-12A smiling man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne draped with a large arch of garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers. He wears a cream turban, a red-and-gold striped garment, a long saffron-coloured shawl over one shoulder, a gold necklace, and a rudraksha-style mala, and holds a white booklet in one hand. Behind him stand colourful painted statues of deities with multiple arms in orange and green, and pillars with pink and green finials. Swamiji (probable) is shown in a seated role at a throne with a garland arch, with cues of turban, red-and-gold dress, shawl and gold necklace.2011-12-12 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15A seated man in a beige turban and red-and-gold dhoti sits on a red velvet throne decorated with a large arch of garlands in white, yellow, red, purple and green flowers. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, a multi-strand gold bangle on each wrist, and a long white flower garland across his chest. He holds an open booklet and gazes down at it. Behind him stand painted deity statues and a gold-toned ornate backdrop.2011-12-12A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a deep red cushioned seat, framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. He wears a saffron-cream turban-style head cloth, a red and gold draped garment, a red rudraksha mala and a long gold-toned necklace, with gold armlets and bangles, and holds a garland across his lap with his hands near a pooja tray. Behind him stand two painted deity statues with raised arms, one holding a trident, in front of a colourful temple-style backdrop with pink and green columns. The scene suggests a pada-puja or darshan setting, with the throne framed by flower garlands. Other than the seated figure, no other people are visible.2011-12-12 +1 copiesA seated man on a gold-framed throne raises his right hand in blessing while holding a white ceremonial staff in his left. He wears a cream and gold turban, a red and gold silk garment, a long garland of white, yellow and red flowers, and gold bangles. Behind him is a large arch of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, purple and white, with a brass oil lamp on a stand at left and a golden lion figure at the throne's base. A painted deity figure with gold ornaments stands at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the man's turban, ornate red and gold clothing, flower garland and gold ornaments fit the page's reference, though appearance alone is not conclusive.2011-12-12December 12 20112011-12-12A photograph of a seated man on a red velvet throne decorated with thick garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. He wears a beige turban with a gold ornament, a red striped dhoti and gold armbands, and holds an orange tablet device in his lap. A ceremonial whisk or fan is visible behind him, and a gilded altar and painted backdrop frame the scene. The image shows a pada-puja style ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's turban, ornate red-and-gold ceremonial dress and garlanded throne match the cues for the named teacher, so the appearance-based label is applied here as an in-person candidate.2011-12-12A seated man sits on a gold-ornate throne with lion-shaped armrests, framed by a rainbow-coloured arch of marigold and white flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. He wears a white turban with a red bindi, a long red-and-white flower garland, a maroon dhoti, a pink-and-gold shawl and beaded bracelets, and holds a silver staff. Brass oil lamps hang on the left and a gilded deity figure with raised hand appears at the right edge. a person is shown in the central seat, dressed in ceremonial attire on the throne; he is an appearance-based candidate present in person.2011-12-15December 12 20112011-12-12December 18 20112011-12-18