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A photograph of a smiling man standing on an ornate gilded throne platform with red velvet cushions and gold lion-head armrests. He wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red-orange shawl over a gold-bordered dhoti, a leopard-print waist cloth, a red-orange and gold ceremonial mala necklace, and gold bangles on his arms. His palms are raised together in front of his chest. Behind him stands a wooden panelled door framed in red and gold, flanked by two painted deity figures with crowns and gold ornaments, one holding a flame. Leopard-skin cloth covers the platform. Probable Swamiji wearing saffron-coloured robes, rudraksha-style ceremonial mala and turban on the throne.

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April 12 20142014-04-12A smiling man in a red-orange turban with a gold and jewelled brooch stands on a stage before a gilded throne carved with lion heads and draped in leopard-print and red zebra-striped cushions. He wears a red-orange shawl over the torso, a leopard-print wrap over a red-orange dhoti, multiple strands of rudraksha-style beads, gold bangles, and red bands on the upper arms, and raises both palms in a welcoming gesture. Behind him are wooden panelled doors framed in red and gold, with a carved deity figure visible at the right edge.2014-04-16November 01 20132013-11-01A smiling man stands in front of a golden throne with red tiger-striped cushions, raising both palms in a blessing gesture. He wears an orange-and-gold turban with a jewelled ornament, a rust-brown dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a heavy gold bead necklace, and gold bangles. Two golden lion figures flank the throne, and two painted deity statues with raised arms and gold crowns stand on either side. A wooden door with carved panels forms the backdrop.2013-11-05April 10 20142014-04-10April 10 20142014-04-10A man in a brown and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl stands on a gold throne with red velvet cushions and gold lion-head armrests, draped with a tiger-striped cloth. He wears an orange-and-yellow turban with a jewelled ornament, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and gold armbands, smiling and raising one hand in a gesture. Behind him is a carved wooden door, and on the right a painted deity figure with a crown and gold jewellery holds a trident-like staff. The scene is a temple stage with ornate red, green and gold decoration.2013-11-07A smiling man stands on a gilded throne platform before a large carved golden chair with lion-head arms, draped in red tiger-striped cushions and a tiger-skin throw. He wears a rust-brown and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a multi-strand rudraksha mala, a striped orange-and-gold turban with a jewelled ornament, a red bindi, gold bangles and earrings, and raises both palms in greeting. Flanking him are painted deity murti statues holding a flame and a trident-like implement, and a wooden panelled door sits behind. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, with the rudraksha mala, turban and saffron-toned clothing as cues; the presence of a throne alone is not used for identification.2013-11-07November 01 20132013-11-01A smiling man stands before an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and red tiger-striped cushions, a leopard-print cloth draped over the seat. He wears a red turban with a gold crest and a red tilak, gold earrings, a red shawl over the torso, a leopard-print waist cloth over a red dhoti with gold border, and multiple strands of rudraksha-style beads with gold ornaments. He raises both palms outward in a blessing gesture. A carved wooden door and gilded ornamentation form the background, with a painted figure partly visible at the right edge. Probable Swamiji is standing in front of the throne, identified by the distinctive red turban, layered bead malas and ceremonial dress.2014-04-16April 10 20142014-04-10 +1 copiesA standing man in an orange-red turban with a gold ornament and a rudraksha mala stands before a gilded throne with golden lion heads and red velvet cushions, covered by a tiger-striped cloth. He wears a rust-brown dhoti and shawl with gold borders, and bangles on his wrists, his palms raised in a blessing gesture. Two painted, gold-adorned deity statues flank the throne against a wooden door backdrop. Probable Swamiji cues: orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial clothing on a throne, presented in the context of a satsang stage.2013-11-07