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A smiling man in a saffron-yellow turban and a yellow shawl sits at right beside a garlanded Ganesha murti. The Ganesha statue, in gold and silver tones with an orange face, is framed by an arch of yellow, red, purple and green flower garlands against a gold-carved backdrop. The man wears rudraksha beads on his wrist and a red bindi, and a water bottle sits on the table in front of him.

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Photograph of a smiling man in a saffron-yellow turban and ochre-yellow wrap with a red-and-gold top, seated at right beside a shrine. The shrine holds a golden-and-silver Ganesha murti with an orange head ornament, framed by a dense arch of yellow, red, purple and green marigold and flower garlands, with a pink silk cloth draped over the top and an ornate gold carved frame behind. A beaded bracelet is on his wrist and a water bottle sits at the lower edge.2011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01A photograph of a ceremonial scene. A smiling man with long dark hair stands at left wearing a yellow turban, a yellow shawl draped over one shoulder, a red striped dhoti-style garment and ornate gold necklaces, his right hand raised in greeting. Beside him stands a gold-plated figure of a deity, its base wrapped in a green mound of foliage and dense garlands of yellow, red, pink and purple flowers, with a golden arched frame and a pink cloth beneath. Bananas and fruit are arranged at the foot of the display, and a multicoloured tasselled canopy hangs from the ceiling above.2011-09-01 +2 copiesSeptember 01 20112011-09-01A smiling person in an orange-saffron turban with a jeweled ornament and green-and-gold brooch, wearing an orange-saffron wrap over a dark mauve garment, stands with palm raised in greeting. Multiple red and pink rudraksha-style and bead malas, pearl necklaces and gold jewelry adorn them. Behind is a golden shrine framed with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, green leaves and purple flowers, housing a bronze-coloured Ganesha murti with an orange cloth, jeweled crown and green silk garment.2011-08-31A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with a golden ganesha-style vahana or mount topped by a Ganesha murti draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. A seated person on a gold throne at right wears a yellow turban with a red flower, red and gold draped garments, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, and is smiling while looking toward the deity. Bananas and flower offerings lie on the stage, with a small brass lamp and a purple cloth on the platform.2011-09-01December 13 20112011-12-13A smiling man seated on a red velvet throne decorated with a large arch of red roses, yellow and white marigolds and green foliage. He wears a cream turban with a jewelled ornament and a green striped dhoti, with a red rose garland and a yellow-and-red garland across his chest, multiple rudraksha beads, and beaded bracelets on his arms. A small tablet device rests on a red cloth at his left. Blurred deity or decorative figures appear at the left edge. Appearance-based candidate, probable Swamiji, seated on the throne in a turban and garlands with rudraksha beads and jewelled adornments.2011-12-13A smiling man in a yellow turban and yellow shawl sits on an ornate gold throne, one bare foot raised, wearing red striped dhoti-style cloth and a rudraksha bracelet, gesturing with his right hand toward a Ganesha murti decorated with yellow, red, purple and green marigold garlands. The Ganesha sits on a golden base with a pink cloth and a gold mouse vahana, under a golden arched backdrop. Flower petals are placed on a gold tray in the foreground.2011-09-01A smiling man seated on a throne-like chair speaks into a headset microphone, his right hand open in gesture. He wears a beige turban with jeweled green and white ornaments and a red tilak, a heavy garland of red roses with yellow marigold strands, a rudraksha mala on his wrist and an orange-and-green patterned shawl. Behind him is a large floral garland display in red, yellow, purple and white. To his left a golden carved animal or throne base stands beside a red draped canopy and dark velvet backdrop. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long beige turban cloth, jeweled ornaments, rudraksha and ceremonial garlands.2011-12-13December 13 20112011-12-13