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A seated man in an orange saffron shawl with a red bindi and a thin black cord at his neck sits on a red velvet throne in front of an ornate gold backrest. He smiles and raises one hand toward a man in white ritual clothes seen from behind, with grey hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, who gestures toward him. Gold-embellished carved base and red patterned cushion are visible in the foreground, with a white woven mat below.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne smiling broadly, with long dark wavy hair, a red bindi, a black thread necklace and an orange saffron shawl and garment. The figure's raised hand is extended toward a man seen from behind in a white kurta with grey hair, who appears to be offering or receiving a gesture. A red tiger-stripe cushion and gold throne back are visible, with a white fur-like rug at the base. Appearance cues of long hair and saffron clothing match the page's description of Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne.2011-12-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man seated on a red cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold repoussé backdrop. He wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala of dark seeds across his chest, and a red bindi on his forehead. He gestures with his right hand toward the cushion. In the foreground, a man with short dark hair in a white kurta with his back to the camera faces him. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), given the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, long hair and throne setting, though this is an appearance-based label only. A gold-patterned base and white fur-like rug are visible at the bottom of the frame.2011-12-11A smiling man in an orange saffron shawl and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red velvet cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-like backdrop, with a red bindi on his forehead. He reaches forward to touch the head of a second man in a white shirt, who is seen from behind with his hand raised. Yellow marigold garlands and red fabric draped behind them. The seated man is identified only by appearance: a person, seated and blessing a devotee.2011-12-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, smiling as he extends his right hand toward a person in the foreground. He sits on a red cushioned chair in front of an ornate gold throne-back. A navy curtain forms the background. In the lower right, a second man in a white top with short hair is partly visible, and another hand is raised at the bottom edge.2010-12-02December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and multiple gold necklaces, smiling broadly on an ornate gold-and-red throne. A man in a white kurta, standing at left, bends forward holding his hands. A woman in a yellow sari sits partly visible behind the throne, and a microphone stand is at the right. The seated figure has the appearance of a person, given the saffron robe, long hair, gold necklaces and throne, though the identification is uncertain.2011-01-23 +1 copiesA photograph of two men in an indoor hall with a dark backdrop and ornate gilded throne-like seat. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and an orange saffron wrap sits on a cream cushioned seat, smiling. Swamiji (probable) is the label for this figure, based on long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a red forehead mark. On the left, a shaved-headed devotee in white kurta with a rudraksha mala presses his palms together in a respectful greeting toward him. Behind, another figure in orange robes sits on the gilded throne.2007-01-05A seated man in an orange saffron dhoti-wrap with a gold-toned bare upper torso, wearing layered beaded gold necklaces, bangles and armlets, a red tilak on his forehead and long swept-back dark hair, gestures with an open palm toward a kneeling devotee. He sits on a striped throne-like seat in front of a red tiger-striped cloth and a painted forest backdrop. A devotee in white clothes with a rudraksha mala and folded hands kneels before him at the left. A tray with red and white offerings sits in front of the seat, and a silver staff rests beside the throne.2012-04-06A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe over a red top sits on an ornate gilded throne with red patterned cushions, a red bindi on the forehead and long dark hair. A man in a white t-shirt and a beaded necklace bends forward with his hands near the seated figure's lap, apparently in an act of reverence. Behind them are a green leafy backdrop and a floral arrangement of purple orchids, pink and white flowers. A Swamiji (probable) label applies based on the saffron robe, long swept-back hair, and the gilded throne setting, so the seated figure is marked as a probable in-person candidate.2008-10-19A photograph in a hall with a red velvet-upholstered throne-style seat and a golden carved backrest. A seated man in saffron-orange sannyasi robes with a gold-edged shawl, a long rudraksha mala, and swept-back hair in a bun, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers with folded hands in namaskar. A brass lamp and a carved bronze temple panel stand behind them. a person: the seated sannyasi shows the rudraksha mala, saffron robes, and bun cues. A small partially visible person sits in the lower right corner.2011-11-26A seated man in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on a gold-carved throne upholstered in red-and-black zebra-striped cushions, holding a short stick in one hand. Before him stands a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, his palms pressed together in anjali near the seated man's face, performing a devotee's greeting or blessing. The backdrop is a large photographic print of a banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A few other figures in orange and white are partly visible at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, consistent with the page's claim. The standing devotee is in white with a rudraksha-style mala at his neck.2010-02-11November 25 20112011-11-25