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A photograph of a ceremonial hall where a man with swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne flanked by golden lion figures and peacock-feather carvings. He wears an orange-red shawl, a red garland with green and white beads, a long gold chain and a pendant, and has a bindi and tilak marks. Devotees in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and women in orange and red saris with rudraksha malas sit around him, some holding papers or offering items. Colourful jewelled backdrops and marigold garlands decorate the setting.

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January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and wrap with a gold-bordered sash sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads and scrolls. A long black hair crown and rudraksha mala with gold ceremonial necklaces adorn him, with a red bindi on his forehead, and he smiles while resting his hand on a red cushion. Two large gold lion sculptures flank the throne, with red and zebra-striped cushions, flower petals and garlands on the stage. Background shows ornate jeweled decorations.2016-01-03A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden throne with carved lion and peacock-like motifs, wearing a black hair crown-style headpiece, a red-orange garment, a red and white flower garland, a rudraksha-style pendant and a gold necklace, with white markings on his forehead. He smiles while seated on a red cushion. Two people in the foreground: a man in a white shirt and a woman in an orange top, both looking down. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti is partly visible at left. Golden lion statue at right, with a gilded birdcage behind. This visual resembles a Swamiji (probable) seated in a ceremonial role, with a black hair crown, red-orange garment and garland. Background shows gold and sparkling decorations.2016-01-03A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden throne carved with fish-like scrollwork and flanked by two golden lion figures with red cushions. He wears a red-orange ochre dhoti and shawl, a long rudraksha-style mala and a large gold pendant necklace, with a white forehead mark and dark swept-back hair. His arms rest on the cushioned armrests and he smiles while looking to the side. Behind the throne are colourful floral garlands and jewelled decorations. The man's appearance with long swept hair, ochre clothing, rudraksha and gold ornaments is a probable match for a person seated in a ceremonial role as a speaker at the satsang.2016-01-03A photograph inside an ornate temple-style hall during a Dinotsava event. A man with shoulder-length dark hair and a white-marked forehead sits on a large gold throne carved with lion heads and birds, wearing a red garment, a multicoloured flower garland, a gold pendant and a ceremonial necklace. Around him, devotees in white and saffron clothing crowd close, including a bearded elder in orange robes wearing an event badge, women in white saris with orange borders, and a woman in rust-coloured garments. Golden lamp stands and a colourful floral and mirror-work backdrop frame the scene. a person: the seated man in red and gold has distinctive ornate adornments and garlands, matching the page's event context.2016-01-03A photograph of a seated guru on an ornate golden throne carved with mythical birds and flanked by golden lion heads, with a red cushioned seat. The seated figure wears a red-orange garment, long layered garlands of green leaves, yellow marigolds, red flowers and white blooms, a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial pendant, with a tilak on the forehead and long hair with a crown-like adornment. Several people sit or kneel in the foreground, including a woman in a red-orange top, a man in a blue shirt, and a figure in white with a dark shawl. Behind the throne is a large decorated backdrop with jeweled ornamental panels in red, green and gold. a person seated on the throne, receiving devotees during a satsang setting.2016-01-03A photograph of a seated guru on an ornate golden throne carved with fish-like and lion-head motifs, with red and zebra-striped cushions. The central figure wears a saffron-orange shawl, a multicolour floral garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, with a sandalpaste mark on his forehead and dark swept-back hair. Several devotees in white and orange clothing sit close in front, one in white with a gold-bordered cloth handing something, and women in orange and white saris attend nearby. Appearance-based a person, seated on the throne receiving devotees during a satsang. A decorative fan and a mirror-work backdrop frame the scene.2016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne flanked by two golden lion sculptures. A seated man with long dark hair and a black crown-like headpiece wears a red-and-orange garment, a red flower garland, a rudraksha-style necklace and gold ornaments; a green parrot perches near the throne. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, crown, saffron-orange clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on the throne. Four people kneel or lean toward him: two women in white and gold-bordered dresses, a woman in a purple and green sari, and a man in a white gold-bordered garment. At the far right, a man in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands by the throne. Marigold and colourful flower decorations and brass lamps surround the dais.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03