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A photograph of a bearded man seated on a gilded throne, speaking into a microphone while extending his right arm outward. He wears an orange-red turban with a small red tilak mark, an orange-red shawl over the shoulders, a long beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, plus beaded red bracelets on both wrists. Behind him, painted murals show seated, bearded sages in orange robes with hands folded in prayer amid trees, and a gilded lion-shaped ornament sits in the foreground. The man has long swept-back hair and the distinctive orange turban, mala and shawl of a sannyasi, consistent with the appearance-based label Swamiji (probable) for a discourse in progress.

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August 12 20162016-08-12August 12 20162016-08-12A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion speaks into a microphone while raising his right hand. He wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe draped over one shoulder, a brown rudraksha-style mala across his chest, beaded bangles on his wrists and upper arms, and a small gold earring. Behind him, painted backdrop figures of seated sages in orange garments are visible, and a golden lion-head ornament rests at the lower right. The scene resembles a discourse. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker wears a crown-like orange turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold seating, and is delivering the discourse.2016-08-12August 12 20162016-08-12A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and matching orange robe speaks at a microphone on a stand, gesturing with his right hand. He wears a brown beaded mala across his chest, a gold earring, bangles on his forearms and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him, a gilded lion-headed carving and a golden bird form sit beside a leopard-print cushioned seat, with painted figures of sages and a seated deity on a backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the man wears a turban, orange clothing, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial gold, and is seated at a discourse setting.2016-08-12A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved floral relief and a leopard-print cushion, raising his right hand to his temple while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a rust-orange turban, rust-orange robe draped over one shoulder, a long brown rudraksha-style mala across his chest, a red sacred thread on his wrist, and a small red tilak on his forehead. Behind him hang deep maroon velvet curtains. A gold lion-head armrest is visible at right. Probable Swamiji (long beard, turban, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and gilded throne), seated as the speaker during a discourse.2016-07-28A man in a rust-orange turban with a jewelled ornament seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rust-orange wrap, a long rudraksha-style brown bead garland with large gold beads and a gold pendant, gold earrings and orange wrist bands. He smiles while speaking into a microphone on a stand and gestures with his right hand raised. Behind him are white air coolers, a golden lamp stand and a red curtain. The appearance matches Swamiji (probable) with the distinctive turban, rudraksha garland and throne cues, presented as a speaker giving a discourse.2016-08-14August 12 20162016-08-12A man in an orange-red turban and matching saffron robe speaks into a black microphone while gesturing with his right hand. He wears a long rudraksha mala across his shoulders, a gold chain, a gold ring-style earring, and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him is a painted backdrop of seated saints and a bearded sage, with a gilded golden lion-head ornament on the lectern in front of him. The setting suggests a discourse or satsang.2016-08-12August 12 20162016-08-12A photograph of a seated man speaking into a microphone on a stand at a discourse. He wears a rust-orange turban with a small red tilak on the forehead, an orange-red shawl over the shoulders, a brown rudraksha-style mala, orange beaded bangles and a small earring. He gestures with his right hand toward a gold-coloured lion-form seat or figure. He sits on a leopard-print cushioned chair beside a gold ornate throne back. Behind him a painted background shows a white-bearded sage statue and a painted rock and tree setting. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the rust-orange turban, shawl, mala and bangles in a discourse setting with a microphone.2016-08-12A man seated at a satsang discourse, speaking into a black handheld microphone held near his mouth with his right hand. He wears a rust-orange turban with a white ornament, rudraksha mala necklaces with gold beads, coral-coloured bracelets and an orange-red cloth draped over his shoulder. Behind him is a gilded deity murti and a painted backdrop of seated saffron-clad figures. Swamiji (probable) is the appearance-based label here, based on the turban, rudraksha malas and ornate ceremonial jewellery while he speaks.2016-08-10