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A seated figure on an ornate golden-and-brown throne with carved lion armrests sits with eyes closed and a smile, wearing a rudraksha mala with multiple strands, a gold pendant and necklace, a red-orange cloth, and a dark bindi. Women in saffron and gold-bordered saris and white garments, many with orange lanyards, surround the throne. Some kneel at the feet, washing or touching them with their hands, and a golden trident stands to the left. a person cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklace and ornate throne; the figure is being honoured in a padapuja-style ritual. Other visible people stand in the background watching.

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December 19 20152015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19Photograph of a golden-throned figure seated cross-legged on a brown leather chair with gold lion-head armrests, wearing a black cap, layered rudraksha malas, a gold pendant and a red-orange wrap. Around him, many women in saris and white and orange clothing with orange lanyards press close, some with hands raised in reverence, and a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha mala bows at right. A silver trident stands at left. Overhead, a brightly lit screen shows people. The scene resembles a satsang or darshan setting.2015-12-19A photograph of a devotee-filled hall where a person in an ornate gold-and-brown throne with a golden lion armrest sits in the centre, wearing a large rudraksha mala, heavy ceremonial necklaces and a saffron-red wrap, with a black hair bun-style crown of hair and eyes closed. Around the throne, people in white, orange and green saris and kurtas, some wearing orange lanyards, kneel and bow with hands held out, touching the feet and seat area in a padapuja-style veneration. A silver trident stands at left and a stage backdrop with colourful imagery is behind the crowd. Overall about fifteen people are visible.2015-12-19A photograph of a person seated on an ornate golden-and-brown throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing a black turban, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant, and a rust-red garment, with open palms extended. A trident stands to the left. Around him, several people in orange and white ceremonial clothes, orange sashes and lanyards stand or kneel; one kneeling man in white with rudraksha beads holds an orange cloth. A woman in a pink-and-green sari and others in saffron and white are visible in the crowded hall. Background shows a large screen and standing attendees with ID lanyards.2015-12-19A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a wood-panelled hall crowded with participants. A seated figure on a brown leather throne with gold lion-head armrests wears a large dark turban, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, with a red-orange cloth draped over the lap. A man in a pale green shirt kneels before the throne, and a man in white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body stands at right. A woman in red-orange garment leans in at left, and a silver trishula stands beside the throne. Participants in lanyards and saffron or white clothes fill the background. a person: the seated figure's long swept hair under the turban, rudraksha malas and saffron-toned clothing are the cues, and the page does not confirm his presence.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with carved lion arms and a golden footstool is being attended by devotees in a large hall crowded with people. The central figure wears a black crown-like cap, a rudraksha mala with a rudraksha necklace and gold ornaments, and a reddish-maroon wrap. A woman in an orange-red top with a blue-purple sleeve kneels at the footstool and touches the feet of the seated figure with both hands, with orange-printed cloth draped on the floor. A trident stands to the left. Other devotees in saffron, orange and white clothing sit or stand around, some with hands folded. Scene suggests padapuja ritual.2015-12-19A seated figure on an ornate brown throne with gold lion-face armrests and carved gold trim sits at the centre of a crowded hall. The seated person wears a black cap, orange-red robe, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant and bangles, with a tilak on the forehead, and has bare arms. Several devotees in orange lanyards, saris and white and blue attire kneel or stand around, some touching or washing the feet of the seated figure with water from a cup, and one woman in a blue top and jewelled bracelets leans forward. A silver trident stands to the left beside a small cup on a table.2015-12-19Indoor event photo of a seated figure on a gold-and-brown ornate throne flanked by gold lion armrests, with a trident-topped staff at left. The seated figure wears a red-orange dhoti-style garment, a bare upper torso, long dark hair swept back, a gold necklace, and a large rudraksha mala. A bald man in a light blue shirt kneels before the throne with hands together. Around them, several people in orange and white lanyards and saffron garments stand or kneel, including a man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl and rudraksha beads. Women in saris and kurtas, children, and a girl in pink stand nearby, some with hands folded, and several attendees gather in the background of a wood-panelled hall.2015-12-19A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with carved golden lion-form arms, wearing a dark swept-back hairstyle, a long rudraksha mala of many beads, a gold pendant and a maroon-red cloth over the lap. Several people kneel in front of him in white and orange-red clothing, one in white with a dark braid handling the orange cloth; another kneeling person in white with a gold-bordered shawl and rudraksha mala assists at the right. Behind them, standing devotees in saffron, white and orange sarees and rudraksha malas watch, and a silver trident-topped staff stands at the left.2015-12-19A photograph inside a hall at a programme where a seated figure on an ornate golden-and-brown throne with carved lion armrests receives devotees. The seated person wears an orange-red robe, a tall dark ceremonial headdress, a crown-like topknot, layered rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, and smiles while extending a hand. Probable Swamiji (probable) based on the swept-back hair, saffron-orange ceremonial clothing and layered rudraksha malas. In front, a woman in a red patterned sari kneels beside a large gold bowl, and a young man in a white T-shirt reaches forward. Behind them, a crowd stands, including a boy in green with an orange lanyard, a woman in white and a bald man in orange robes with rudraksha. A large screen above shows many people in red and green clothing.2015-12-18