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A photograph inside a richly decorated room with an ornate gold-carved throne-like seat and a red wall. A man in saffron-orange robes, with a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, sits to the left beside a gold seat draped with orange cloth and a tiger-striped cushion, gesturing with one hand. Around him, several women in white and orange garments and a young girl in white with an orange shawl attend the seat, adjusting cloth; one woman wears a purple top and red shawl. A brass oil lamp stands near the throne, and a camera on a tripod is visible in the background along with a shaved-headed man in orange.

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May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02July 03 20122012-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing a pink and white flower garland, a gold necklace and an orange and saffron wrap. Beside him stands a golden lion figure. Around him, several women in saris and a shaved-headed man in white and gold cloth lean in to offer him something, and a woman in red holds a small object forward. Devotees in colourful saris and white dhotis crowd the red-walled tent behind, with a white pedestal fan in the background. a person: the seated man on the throne shows a garland, gold necklace and orange wrap, though his appearance is uncertain.2016-05-01A photograph of a long-haired man in orange-saffron robes and a white-and-pink flower garland seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and golden lion-head armrests. He extends his hands toward a woman in white clothing with a red shawl who holds a plate of red fruit and an offering. Around them, devotees in orange, red and white saris and robes sit and stand; a bare-chested man in white dhoti and a man in a white shirt are seen in the foreground. A red draped backdrop and a white fan are behind the throne. The scene appears to be a darshan with offerings in a red tent.2016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02April 28 20162016-04-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and carved lion-head armrests, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a brown rudraksha-style mala and a long pink and white flower garland. A man in white with a gold necklace and long dark hair kneels at the left, and devotees in saffron-red and green saris and a blue-green top hold folded papers and reach forward toward the seated figure's feet. A trident and ornate lamp stand are visible at the upper edges, and a tiger-striped cloth covers the floor. The seated figure's identity is not established by the scene itself. The scene shows a darshan-style gathering with devotees offering papers at the feet.2016-05-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha beads, smiling and extending a hand to a young woman in a white dress who offers a small silver vessel. Behind the throne are garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses and a golden deity murti. Smiling women in white saris and orange-bordered shawls stand nearby, and young men in white shirts with rudraksha malas watch with hands folded. Partial heads of onlookers appear in the foreground. This is a Swamiji (probable) candidate appearing in person, identified by the saffron-orange clothing, long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklaces.2015-07-31Indoor photo of a seated man on a red and gold throne receiving devotees at what appears to be a cultural event. He wears a multicolour flower garland, a gold necklace and an orange shawl, and holds out his hand toward a devotee. Around him, a crowd of women in saris and headscarves, men in white dhotis with gold borders and a shaved-headed man in orange stand close. A golden lion-shaped armrest and a red draped backdrop frame the scene, with a camera on a tripod and a standing fan visible at left. Some onlookers use phones to take pictures.2016-05-01A photograph of a ceremonial satsang scene in a temple-style hall with an ornate gold-and-brown backdrop and a microphone on a stand. A seated man in a red-orange robe and rudraksha malas sits on a gold throne draped with a flower garland, with the arch behind him decorated in yellow, red and white flowers. To the left, a man in white ceremonial dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas stands, and a bald man in orange robe stands behind a gold statue. On the right, two women in white and red-brown saris with rudraksha malas stand with hands folded, and a woman in a red-brown sari bends down at the throne's base beside flower offerings. A small electric fan and a green cloth are visible at left.2015-07-31A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, surrounded by floral decorations in white, red, pink and yellow. The seated man wears a saffron-orange garment and a long white and red flower garland, with long swept-back hair, and smiles as he extends his hands. Beside him, a woman in a white sari with a red beaded necklace holds a brass tray or plate near his hands. Behind the throne stand two attendants, one in an orange garment and one in white with a rudraksha mala, and a young man in white on the right. The overall setting is a ceremonial welcome or felicitation on a stage. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, and a flower garland, presented as a seated honoured figure.2008-07-17