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A seated man with long dark hair coiled on his head and a red tilak on his forehead smiles broadly, holding rice grains in both hands. He wears a reddish-brown shawl, gold necklaces, a garland of pink lotus buds and multicoloured flower strands, and gold bangles. Behind him is a large arrangement of yellow marigolds, red and orange flowers, green leaves and white blossoms, with a gold-toned wall and a red-cushioned seat. A brass tray and a trident are visible at the left edge.

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July 19 20162016-07-19A smiling man with long matted dreadlocks sits on a red cushioned seat in front of a large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves. He wears a red-brown shawl, heavy gold necklaces, a long garland of pale lotus buds and stacked bangles, with a red tilak on his forehead. He holds small heaps of white grain in both hands. Behind him a golden carved relief of a standing figure is visible.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A man with long swept-back dark hair piled high on his head, wearing a rudraksha-style gold necklace, gold ornaments and a rust-coloured garment, sits on a red cushioned throne-like seat. He is smiling with eyes closed, surrounded by a dense garland of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves. Behind him a golden ornate backdrop is visible, and in the foreground a basket of white offerings is held near his lap.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A smiling man with eyes closed sits on a red cushioned throne against a backdrop of yellow, white, and red flower garlands. He wears a long maroon-brown robe, a thick pink and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces with a central pendant, and gold armlets and bangles. His long dark hair is piled high, topped with a gold crescent ornament, and a red tilak marks his forehead.2016-07-19A seated man on a red throne-like chair, framed by a large arrangement of yellow and white marigolds, red roses and green leaves, with a gilded backdrop behind him. He wears long dark hair piled high, a red tilak on his forehead, a brown robe, heavy gold necklaces, pink and red flower garlands, and gold bangles, and he holds a rudraksha-style bead strand while smiling. Carved stone figures stand at the left edge. Visible cues (long hair, ornate gold jewellery, flower garlands, throne) are consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated at a Guru Purnima offering.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A smiling man with a tall, swept-back dark braided hairstyle, a vertical red tilak on his forehead, and a short beard sits in front of a flower-decorated backdrop of yellow and orange marigolds, white blossoms and green leaves. He wears a rust-red shawl over his shoulder, heavy gold ornamental necklaces with a large pendant, gold earrings and gold armbands. The image appears to show the Swamiji (probable) seated at a ceremonial Guru Purnima event, with the appearance cues of swept-back hair, gold ceremonial jewellery and a saffron-toned wrap.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19