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Photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden-framed red throne on a red-draped stage at an indoor event. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, has long dark hair and a tilak on his forehead, and sits with hands resting on the armrests. A tall golden staff stands beside the throne, and a small carved wooden stand with a book sits to the right. Rows of seated audience members in orange, white and red clothing fill the foreground, and red and yellow curtains hang behind the stage.

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A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushioned seat and carved lion-head armrests, centred on a red-draped stage at a large indoor gathering. He wears an orange-saffron robe, has long dark hair swept back, and rests his hands on his lap; the figure appears to be the probable Swamiji with long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ceremonial presence on the throne. Beside him stands a tall gold-and-red ceremonial staff, and to the right is a carved purple side table with a small lamp and papers. Audience members in orange and white sit on the floor and in rows behind, many with hands folded, and a red-and-yellow drape frames the backdrop.2017-12-25December 25 20172017-12-25A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a red-draped stage, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a shawl over his bare shoulder. He holds his hands folded in his lap and looks ahead. Beside him stands a tall ornate golden staff topped with a finial, and to the right a small carved wooden stand holds a book. Seated devotees in orange, red and white clothing fill the foreground and sides of the hall, some with hands pressed together in namaste, with red curtains and a yellow backdrop behind the stage. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ceremonial gold regalia.2017-12-25December 25 20172017-12-25December 25 20172017-12-25A man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a red-draped stage, with long dark hair swept back, a beard, bare feet and a rudraksha-style mala across his lap. Behind him hang red and yellow drapes, and to the right stands a carved wooden lectern with books on top. An audience of devotees, many in orange and white, sits on the floor in front of the stage. a person, seated on the throne during a satsang, appearance-based only.2017-12-25A man with long swept-back hair and a dark beard sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne on a red-draped stage, wearing an orange-brown saffron robe draped over his shoulders and body with bare arms and feet, hands folded in his lap. Silver staffs topped with ornamental finials stand beside the throne, and a silver-patterned seat base sits below. Seated audience members in orange, saffron and white clothing fill the foreground and rows behind, with red and yellow drapes in the background. Appearance cues are consistent with a person seated in a ceremonial role; the scene suggests a satsang or initiation setting.2017-12-25A seated man in an ornate silver and red throne sits on a raised red-draped stage during a large indoor gathering. He wears a rust-orange wrap over bare shoulders, with long dark hair swept back and a rudraksha mala visible at his neck. His hands are folded in his lap and his feet are bare. Two tall silver ceremonial staffs with ornate finials stand to his left, and a pair of decorated stands sit below. Seated audience members in orange, saffron and white clothing fill the foreground and background beneath red and yellow drapes, with a large screen at the right.2017-12-25Photo of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a red-draped stage at an indoor gathering. He has long dark hair, a beard and a vertical tilak on his forehead, and sits with hands resting on his knees, bare feet on a gold footstool. A tall gold-and-silver staff stands beside the throne, and a silver lectern with a small table sits to the right. Behind the stage, rows of seated devotees in orange, red and yellow clothing face forward under red and yellow drapery. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair, orange robe and tilak.2017-12-25A man with long dark hair and a beard sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a raised red stage, wearing an orange-saffron draped garment over his shoulders and chest, hands resting in his lap. Flanking him are tall ornamental gold-and-pink staffs and a small decorated wooden stand with a book. Red drapes and a yellow backdrop frame the stage, and a seated audience in front, many in white and light clothing, watches. Cameras are visible at the right. The figure's appearance with long hair, saffron garments and an ornate throne matches several cues, so this is a probable Swamiji in person.2017-12-25A man with long swept-back dark hair and a short beard sits barefoot on an ornate silver-and-gold throne with a red velvet seat and carved backrest, on a red-draped stage. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and bare arms, with a red bracelet on one wrist, hands folded in his lap. Two tall ceremonial staffs with glass finials flank the throne, and a carved silver side table with a book sits to the right. Behind him, a crowd of seated devotees in orange, saffron and white clothing fills the hall beneath red and yellow drapes. Probable Swamiji seated in a ceremonial throne, identified by long hair, saffron robe and ornate regalia.2017-12-25Photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with a red-draped raised stage. A man with long dark hair and a beard sits on an ornate gilded and red-cushioned throne, wearing an orange-saffron robe with bare shoulders and arms, hands folded in his lap, feet bare. Ornate silver and gold stands flank the throne, and a small silver side table holds books. Rows of seated devotees in orange, saffron and white clothing fill the foreground and sides, many with hands folded in namaskar; a red curtain and a standing figure in white appear at the back. a person seated on the throne, appearance-based label: long swept hair, saffron robe and ornate throne cues.2017-12-25