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A seated figure in a red-maroon robe and matching red-orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with maroon cushions, garlanded with a long white flower necklace and smiling. Behind the throne a large painted backdrop shows a banyan-like tree with fairy lights, a silhouetted figure holding a trident against a golden sunset, and temple-like structures reflected in water. Flower arrangements in yellow, pink and purple flank the throne, and a silver trident stands to the right. The person is an appearance-based a person, with a throne, garland, orange-red robes and turban as cues, presented as a seated teacher at an event stage.

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December 24 20142014-12-24A seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) on a stage, wearing a red-orange turban, saffron-orange robe and a white flower garland, with arms resting open and a serene expression. Behind is a large green tree with fairy lights and a backdrop of a golden sunset over a temple reflected in water, with a dark silhouette of a dancing figure holding a trident. A trident stands beside the throne, and two floral arrangements in yellow, pink and red flank the platform. The figure's appearance is consistent with the presentation of the candidate, with cues including the turban, saffron clothing and garland; the page places Swamiji at this event, so this is an appearance-based probable identification of the seated person as Swamiji (probable) on the throne.2014-12-24A seated man in saffron-red robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, under a large painted banyan tree with hanging aerial roots and a sunset riverside backdrop. He wears a red turban with small white ornaments, a rudraksha mala, a ceremonial white flower garland, and gold armlets. A tall silver trident stands to his right, and two floral arrangements of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and white lilies flank the throne. A potted plant and tall grass sit at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-style turban, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland cues consistent with the page's claim.2014-12-30A seated man in a red-maroon robe and matching red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and a gold back-rest. He wears a long white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a silver trident (trishul) upright beside him. Behind him a large green tree with strings of fairy lights stands before a painted backdrop of a golden sunset, silhouetted palms, a temple silhouette and a dark figure with a trident. Pink and yellow floral arrangements in wrapped pink sleeves flank the throne on the wooden stage. Appearance-based probable candidate: a person, seated on the throne with a trident, garland and turban, identity uncertain from appearance alone.2014-12-24A seated figure sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved details and a curved backrest, arms spread wide in a welcoming gesture. The figure wears an orange-red robe, a red headwrap, and a long white and yellow garland draped down the front. Behind the throne stands a large green tree with strings of fairy lights, flanked by tall plant arrangements and two floral arrangements of yellow and white flowers with pink bases. The backdrop shows a painted silhouette of a figure holding a trident against a sunset temple scene with reflecting water. A silver trident stands beside the throne. The seated figure is a person candidate with orange-red robes, a red headwrap, and a flower garland, on a throne at a stage event.2014-12-24December 24 20142014-12-24A seated figure on an ornate gold throne on a stage, wearing a red-orange turban, a bare upper body wrapped in reddish-orange cloth, and a long white flower garland draped to the waist. He holds a tall silver trident-staff upright beside him and smiles. Flanked by large floral arrangements in pink and yellow, potted plants and warm uplighting, he sits before a painted backdrop of a silhouetted trident figure and a temple under a sunset sky, with a green-framed panel and a tree decorated with fairy lights above. The figure appears to be a Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron-coloured turban, ornate clothing, garland, staff and gold throne, though appearance-based cues are not conclusive.2014-12-24December 24 20142014-12-24December 30 20142014-12-30A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved circular back, in front of a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree over a river at sunset. The seated person wears a rust-orange wrap and a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, with long swept-back hair, smiling and with hands resting in lap. To the left, a bald priest in an orange-and-gold dhoti and shawl raises a lit camphor aarti lamp toward the throne. A silver trishul stands to the right beside a tall gold-and-silver ritual stand, with yellow and purple flower arrangements at the base of the throne and a metal bowl and offerings on the floor. Green potted plants frame the scene.2014-12-29December 24 20142014-12-24A seated man sits on an ornate gilded throne on a raised stage in front of a large artificial green tree and a painted backdrop of a temple reflected in water at sunset. He wears a red-maroon robe, a red head covering, and a white flower garland, and holds a silver trident staff upright beside him. Flower arrangements in pink and multicolour sit on either side of the throne, with potted plants and warm fairy lights wrapped around the tree. A small wooden stool rests before the throne, and a deity murti with a garland appears at the right edge. The setting resembles a satsang hall.2014-12-24