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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a wood-panelled room with bamboo-like rods and potted plants behind. The seated man wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange robe and a white flower garland with a rudraksha mala, and reaches out to accept a red apple. A man in a purple jacket and white shirt bends forward offering an apple on a palm, while a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes with a tilak stands behind, a woman in glasses stands at the left edge, and a tray of apples sits on a red cloth by the throne. Appearance cues are consistent with a person seated on the throne, receiving fruit offerings.

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A photograph of a formal darshan in a wooden-panelled hall. A man in a lavender collared shirt and dark trousers stands with palms pressed together in greeting before a seated figure. The seated figure wears a maroon-red turban with a small jewelled ornament, a red-brown shawl, a rudraksha mala and gold armbands and bangles, and is smiling and holding out fruit from a golden offering tray. Nearby, a woman in a white sari with a red-brown shawl stands beside the throne, and a man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread and beaded mala stands at the left. Behind them, a red-and-orange patterned throne chair, golden ornamental canopy, and a palm plant form the backdrop. A silver staff and ornate metal fittings are visible at the right, and a few attendees in white stand in the background.2014-12-16A seated figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe with rudraksha malas and gold armlets sits on a throne-like chair at right, extending a red apple toward a man in a dark navy suit with a blue shirt who bows with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a woman in white and red sits holding an apple, and a bald man in an orange-gold garment stands near a golden deity murti or ornate seat. A gilded carved backdrop, potted palms and wooden paneling frame the scene, while a crowd in red and striped shirts stands at left. The apples in a basket at lower right suggest an offering during darshan.2014-12-16December 16 20142014-12-16December 16 20142014-12-16December 16 20142014-12-16July 09 20152015-07-09 +1 copiesA seated man in a deep red turban with a crescent emblem and a dark red garment is receiving devotion on an ornate golden throne. He wears a beaded rudraksha-style mala, a heavy necklace and multiple bangles on his arms. A man in a dark suit and glasses bows low, touching the seated man's hands, while a woman in white with a forehead mark stands behind the throne and smiles. A golden-framed seat and palm fronds frame the scene, and a figure in a red and gold garment with a large gold necklace sits in the background. Part of another person's head is visible in the lower right corner.2014-12-16A seated figure in a maroon-and-gold turban with a crescent emblem, wearing a maroon and gold garment, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and beaded armlets, sits on an ornate gold throne with a large gold backrest. A man in a dark navy suit and glasses leans forward, bending over to offer or touch the seated figure's hands, which hold a small red-and-gold item. A woman in a white-and-gold garment is partly visible at the lower right. Behind them a statue of a deity in red and gold draped garments with a garland stands beside a palm plant and tall reed-like decorations, with a bamboo-panelled wall and a decorated gold canopy at the top.2014-12-16A photograph of a seated figure in a maroon-red turban and reddish-brown robe, with long dark hair and a brown beaded rudraksha-style mala, holding two red apples or fruits in his hands at a low table. Beside him, a younger man in orange-saffron robes and a gold-beaded necklace leans in, and a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl stands beside a silver-topped staff. A woman in an orange sari with a long braid stands at left. A gold throne with carved ornamentation is at right, with a red curtain and green foliage behind. a person is indicated by the distinctive turban, long hair and rudraksha mala on the seated figure, who is receiving fruit at the throne-side setting.2016-05-18Indoor photo in a room with orange curtains and a wooden floor. A woman with long dark hair, wearing a red-orange sari with a red-and-white flower garland and gold bangles, sits smiling in a brown upholstered chair with a carved back. Beside her, a bald man in an orange-and-saffron robe with rudraksha and a sandalwood-ornamented arm is seated, receiving offerings; a second man in saffron stands at a small table with a red and white tray. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, one with a rudraksha mala, stand behind. A man in white bends forward offering a tray of fruit, apples, and flowers. Total physical people visible: six.2014-06-28Indoor ceremonial scene during a satsang-style event. A seated person in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, wearing a red flower garland, rudraksha-style beads, gold ornaments and bangles, sits on a gold throne and smiles while receiving a yellow fruit from a devotee. A devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels on a patterned red carpet, offering a fruit from a wooden tray. Behind them a bald man in orange and white ritual dress with tilak attends the offering, and a brass oil lamp (diya) stands on the right. Figures in orange shawls and a man in a dark shirt with folded hands stand in the background against a blue-lit backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with orange turban, saffron robe, rudraksha and gold necklaces.2015-07-19A seated figure in a deep red-orange robe and matching turban, with long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas, sits on a gold-and-yellow throne in an ornate temple-style hall. Behind him hangs a large garland of yellow, orange and green flowers, and a gilded lamp stand is visible at left. An elderly woman in a cream sari, wearing gold bangles and glasses, kneels and offers a white cloth to the seated figure's extended hand. Beside her, a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and a younger woman sits at the right near gold ritual vessels. A man in white stands at far left near an air conditioner, and a further person is partly visible behind the throne. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable), with the red turban, long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas as cues, receiving a devotee in a blessing-type exchange.2015-07-31