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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe on an ornate gilded throne decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers, in front of a large painted backdrop of tree trunks in orange and brown. An older man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward to touch or bow to the seated figure's shoulder. Standing to the left, a younger person in orange robes with a gold necklace holds hands together in greeting, alongside a man in white shirt and glasses. On the right, two women in white saris with gold borders stand watching, one holding papers. The seated figure has a shaved-looking head and wears a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace, appearing as a person, though the appearance cues are not conclusive.

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July 30 20092009-07-30July 25 20092009-07-25August 26 20092009-08-26July 25 20092009-07-25A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with white and marigold garlands sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a backdrop of large banyan-like roots. A man in white shirt and dhoti bends forward to place a garland or hand near the seated figure's head, while women in white sarees and a young girl in a cream dress with flowers in her hair stand around. A man in white on the left and a monk in orange robes stand nearby. Gold and red-cushioned seat and floral garlands are prominent. a person seated on the throne with devotees offering a garland and blessing.2009-08-11August 27 20082008-08-27 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and a long flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a floral backdrop of red, white and yellow blossoms. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward with his forehead touching the seated figure's, hands extended, while a woman in a pink-and-gold sari and an older woman in a gold-bordered sari stand beside the throne, one holding flowers. A younger man in white stands at the right, and a priest in orange dhoti with a garland stands at the left at a white-covered offering table. The backdrop shows a painted orange-toned tree-like scene. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual of honouring a guru's feet, with devotees in attendance. a person: the seated figure has a long-haired appearance and orange robe, but the features are not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2009-07-25A photograph on a stage with a glossy red-orange backdrop. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a marigold garland wears an orange-saffron robe and has a red bindi on the forehead; his bare feet rest on a red cushion. An older man in white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch or offer respects at the throne. Two women stand to the right: one in a white sari, another in a yellow salwar kameez with a white dupatta. A man in white stands at the far left with hands folded in anjali, and another figure in orange at the left edge.2009-08-29August 20 20092009-08-20August 29 20092009-08-29A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a brown shawl and a red tilak sits smiling on a gilded throne with red cushions, decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, before a floral-patterned backdrop. A man in white shirt and grey trousers bends forward to offer respects while another man in orange robes stands at left. Three women in white saris with gold borders stand at right, one with a long braid holding a hand near the seated figure. The scene is a ceremonial reception.2009-08-11A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a stage. A seated man in orange robes and an orange shawl, wearing a long pink-and-purple flower garland, sits on a gilded throne with a red cushion while devotees honour him. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward, touching the seated man's shoulder. Two women in saris, one in pink and one in gold-brown, stand at right holding flower petals or garlands. At left a man in orange clothing with a white garland stands near a white-draped table with a water bottle. Behind them a large painted backdrop shows a red-brown rocky landscape and a tree. Bare feet rest on a silver-edged footstool decorated with white flowers.2009-07-25