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A seated man in a golden ornate throne is centred between two painted standing deity murti flanking the shrine, each with multiple arms and a crown. The seated figure wears a maroon-orange robe, a red-and-gold turban, a pink-and-white garland and a gold ceremonial necklace with rudraksha-style beads, while his right hand is raised near his face. Devotees in saffron-toned clothing kneel at the base of the throne offering flowers and worship items at his feet, with an oil lamp and a bell hanging above. The setting is a decorated shrine with hanging bells and string lights. The scene matches a pada puja offering at a darshan.

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May 12 20172017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rust-red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a pink flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces, with one hand raised in blessing. Two priests in white dhotis, one bare-chested, kneel before the throne performing padapuja. Flanking the throne are large painted statues of guardian figures with crowns and raised arms, and hanging oil lamps and bells decorate the shrine. A black-clad attendant sits to the right and a microphone is visible at the left edge. This is a photo of a ritual pada puja in a shrine setting, with the seated figure matching the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of saffron-orange clothing, turban and ornate gold necklaces.2017-05-12A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions is centred in a temple shrine, wearing a maroon turban, maroon robe, a rudraksha-style necklace and a long pink-and-white flower garland. He is smiling with one hand raised near his face. Two standing painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with four arms, crowns and gold jewellery flank the throne. Two bare-chested male attendants in white dhotis sit in front of the throne, one holding a lit oil lamp and the other performing a ritual gesture, while a person in a dark top sits at right. A bell hangs from the canopy above, and the foreground is blurred. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair absent; turban, saffron-toned robes and garland cues present) in the throne role. Photo shows a padapuja-style ritual setting.2017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, flanked by two large painted deity statues in orange, green and gold with multiple arms and tall gold crowns. The seated man wears a maroon-orange head wrap, a gold ceremonial necklace and a pink-white flower garland, with a red-brown cloth draped over his shoulder, and smiles while raising one hand. Below, several devotees in white and orange cloths kneel and perform a puja, offering flowers and lit lamps at his feet. Hanging golden bells, brass lamps and strings of lights decorate the shrine, and a microphone is visible at left. a person, seated on the throne receiving pada puja.2017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a gold necklace, garlands and a rudraksha-style mala. He raises one hand in blessing while priests in ochre cloth attend him at the base of the throne. Flanking the throne are painted dvarapala-style guardian figures holding a mace and a lamp, and hanging brass bells and a gold canopy frame the shrine. The setting suggests a pada puja or darshan at a temple-like hall. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the saffron robe, turban, layered gold ornaments and mala, seated as the central figure receiving honour.2017-05-12