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A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests, in a dimly lit hall lined with brass oil lamps and hanging lamps. The seated person wears an orange saffron robe, a golden crown, a red rudraksha-style mala and a multicoloured flower garland draped over the shoulders, with hands pressed together in namaste. Silver and brass lamp stands wrapped in yellow and white flowers flank the throne, and a bell hangs above. Offerings of flowers and a brass plate sit at the base. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by the crown, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands; the figure is seated on a throne in a temple-style setting.

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A seated figure on a golden throne (peetha) framed by an arch of yellow marigold and red flower garlands, with a golden trident (trishul) standing to the left. The central figure wears a rust-red robe, long dark hair, a red flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and layered gold ceremonial necklaces, and smiles while raising a hand. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand at right, one holding prayer beads, with golden-orange cloth bundles below the throne. A gilded relief of a seated deity is visible on the left wall. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central seated figure, based on the throne, long swept-back hair, saffron-red clothing, rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklaces. Four people are visible in total.2016-07-19A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped throne cover, hands joined in namaskar at the chest. The figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a matching orange turban, with a long multi-coloured garland of white, red, green and yellow flowers and a gold pendant necklace. A gold trident stands at the right edge and the throne is framed by flower garlands and a carved gold arch. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron robe, gold necklace and ornate throne setting match the presentation cues, and the figure is seated as a honoured presence in the shrine-like hall.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17August 09 20172017-08-09 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions. He wears a white and red flower garland and a gold pendant. Behind him a gold trident rests against the throne, and the backdrop is decorated with marigolds, yellow flowers and red and gold ornamental panels. Swamiji (probable), based on the appearance cues of the saffron robe, orange turban, long hair and ceremonial garland, is seated on the throne receiving honour.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a lion-carved base and red cushions, decorated with white, orange and yellow flower garlands. The figure wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robes, a white-and-orange garland and beads, and sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. A golden trident stands beside the throne against a backdrop of decorative patterned panels and a large yellow-and-black flower motif. The figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair and saffron robes, seated in a position of honour.2008-07-17July 22 20132013-07-22A seated figure with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi and layered gold and red bead necklaces sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne draped with a red cushion and a tiger-skin cover, framed by yellow and red marigold garlands. A golden trishul stands to the left against a gold relief wall with carved seated figures.2016-07-19Photograph of a temple-style satsang hall decorated with abundant white and orange flower garlands and brass oil lamps in the foreground. A seated figure wearing a dark orange-brown turban, a white-and-saffron garland and a rudraksha-style mala sits on a gold-and-maroon cushioned throne before a microphone stand. Behind him stands a painted image of a four-armed deity in a blue-skinned style with a crown and necklaces. On the left, a decorated palanquin or ornate seat with red and gold fringed canopies holds a deity murti, and a gold-trimmed throne rises in the centre. Red and gold patterned carpet covers the floor, and a maroon curtain hangs behind.2016-10-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like figures, smiling, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bangles on his arms. Brass oil lamps hang and stand around him, and many small lit oil lamps line the dark wall behind. Two women in white and red saris sit at the lower left with hands folded in prayer. In the foreground are brass plates of offerings with pink flowers, red petals and sweets, and a man in a white shirt is partly visible at the bottom. The scene suggests a puja or darshan setting.2011-12-25A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste. A garland of white and red flowers hangs around his neck, with a gold pendant visible. Behind him are golden carved panels with a small deity murti, a gold trident, and floral decorations of marigold and red blooms. The setting appears to be a stage or temple dais at a Gurupoornima celebration.2008-07-17