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A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with cushioned gold armrests and carved gold base. He wears an orange turban with a silver-and-red jewelled brooch, a cream embroidered sherwani, a brown rudraksha mala with white and yellow beads, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, and maroon trousers with gold pleating. He holds a white ceremonial whisk-like object and is barefoot. Behind him is a large floral backdrop of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple and white. Visible cues include orange turban and shawl, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in a ceremonial role.

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December 12 20112011-12-12A photograph of a smiling man seated on a gold-framed ornate throne decorated with bands of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple and green. He wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch, a cream embroidered sherwani with gold thread, a long orange shawl, and a dense brown rudraksha mala with white and yellow beads, plus a gold pendant. He holds a silver staff with engraved patterns and wears maroon trousers. Swamiji (probable) cues are the long swept hair, orange turban and saffron shawl and rudraksha mala, with the role of a seated honoured guest on a floral throne. Behind him is a gold relief panel.2011-12-12A smiling man sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat with carved gold filigree base, against a backdrop of garlands of yellow, orange, purple, red and white marigold and rose flowers arranged in arches. He wears an orange silk turban with a silver jewelled brooch and a red bindi, a cream embroidered sherwani with gold thread work, a red-and-gold-striped dhoti-style lower garment, and a thick multi-strand rudraksha mala with white and yellow bead accents, plus an orange shawl draped over one shoulder. A silver-and-white rope-twisted staff rests beside him, and he is barefoot. Only one physical person is visible.2011-12-12 +1 copiesA smiling man sits on an ornate gold-and-brass throne with carved floral panels and a silver peacock-headed armrest rod. He wears an orange turban with a silver jewelled ornament, a cream embroidered sherwani with red and gold trim, and a dense multi-strand rudraksha mala with white and yellow square beads. Behind him is a large floral backdrop of marigolds in yellow, orange, red, purple and white. Swamiji (probable) appearance: long swept-back hair, orange turban and ornate ceremonial clothing and garland cues, seated on a throne as honoured guest. Only one person is physically present.2011-12-12December 12 20112011-12-12A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved gold lion-head armrests, backed by a floral arch of marigolds in yellow, red, purple, and green. He wears a saffron-orange turban with a silver brooch, a cream embroidered sherwani, a dense rudraksha mala with white and yellow beads, a gold pendant necklace, and maroon trousers with gold-striped pleats. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird finial and his bare feet rest on the gold base. The scene suggests a ceremonial seating. Swamiji (probable) is seated with long hair, saffron turban, and rudraksha mala as ceremonial cues.2011-12-12December 12 20112011-12-12A smiling man seated on a gold-framed throne-style chair in front of a large floral backdrop of marigolds and garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. He wears an orange turban with a silver and red ornament at the front, a cream embroidered sherwani with gold-threaded floral patterns, and red trousers. A long orange shawl and a rudraksha mala with square gold and silver bead accents hang across his chest, with a gold pendant necklace. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure in his right hand while gesturing with his left arm extended outward. A small red bindi marks his forehead and a microphone is clipped near his face.2011-12-12December 12 20112011-12-12 +1 copiesDecember 14 20112011-12-14A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing a large deep red pleated turban with a small white jewel and gold trim, a purple-and-gold embroidered sherwani with a red shawl, and a heavy gold necklace. He has a red bindi and tilak and long dark hair. Beside him stands a silver staff topped with a bird finial, and an orange cloth rests on the armrest. Behind him is a backdrop of garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves in red, yellow, white and purple. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, ornate robe, gold necklace and red turban match the cues for the claimed identity, but the appearance alone is not decisive.2011-12-16 +1 copiesDecember 12 20112011-12-12