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A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with silver and gold repoussé carvings and floral decorations, his hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. He wears an orange-saffron turban, an orange robe, a gold ceremonial necklace and a white and green garland. A red and black tiger-striped cushion sits on the throne, and marigold and rose garlands frame the background.

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July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man with palms pressed together in namaste sits on an ornate gilded throne with silver-toned carved detailing and a circular emblem at its back. He wears an orange-saffron turban, an orange garment, a white and red-green-striped flower garland, and a gold pendant necklace with rudraksha beads. The throne is draped with a red tiger-print cloth and framed by yellow, white and red floral decorations. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, turban, garlands and gold ornaments match the presentation cues, seated on the throne as the presiding figure.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a crown-like finial, backed by garlands of white, red and yellow flowers and a trident at the right. The central figure wears an orange turban, orange robes, a white and red flower garland and a gold pendant, and sits with palms pressed together in greeting. Two people in saffron robes sit at the lower left and two more people are at the lower right edge, partly visible. The appearance of the central figure in orange and ornate clothing with a turban and garland matches the Swamiji candidate profile, so this is a probable appearance-based label. The throne is decorated with floral arches and a small trident stands to the right.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing an orange-saffron turban, saffron robes, a rudraksha-style mala and a multi-coloured flower garland. A standing attendant in orange robes holds a plate and gestures toward him, while a bald attendant in orange kneels at left and a woman in a white sari with folded hands sits at right. A trident leans against the throne at right, and the throne is framed by yellow marigold garlands and blue-white striped decoration. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure shows a saffron turban, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala with a large ceremonial pendant, which are the cues for this candidate. Four physical people are visible.2008-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-carved armrests and a gilded backrest, hands pressed together in greeting. A white and red flower garland hangs over his shoulders, and a golden trident-like staff rests beside him. The throne is set against a backdrop decorated with white jasmine-style flower garlands, yellow and orange floral panels and a large yellow flower motif. He appears to be an appearance-based probable Swamiji, with long hair, saffron clothing and a turban serving as cues, though the identification is uncertain. One person is physically present.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and lion-shaped armrests. A long white and red flower garland hangs over his shoulders and an orange shawl, and a gold pendant is visible at his chest. The throne is framed by a yellow floral backdrop with garlands and a silver-edged arch, and a golden trident stands to the right. Two attendants in orange robes, one shaved-headed, sit in prayer at the lower left and right corners of the stage. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central seated figure, based on the saffron robe, orange turban, garlanded neck and ornate throne.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, decorated with a gold-and-silver carved backrest and lion-form armrests. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robes, a multi-coloured flower garland with red and white blossoms, and a gold necklace, with palms pressed together in namaste. A trident stands at the right side of the throne, and a yellow and white flower-decorated arch frames the scene. Several saffron-clad attendants sit or kneel in the foreground, one bald attendant with hands folded and others partially visible at the edges.2008-07-17