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A seated figure in an ornate gold-brocade sherwani and a pale cream turban sits on a gilded throne draped with red-and-orange tiger-striped fabric and heaped with marigold and orchid garlands. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti reaches up to drape a long white flower garland over the seated figure's shoulders, while a pink garland is already around the neck. Behind them, men in saffron-orange robes and white shirts stand near a blue backdrop, and apples and fruit sit in trays at the lower left. A man in a white shirt on the right carries a floral offering.

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A photograph inside a decorated tent with pale pink-white fabric and red drapes. A man in a white dhoti with gold-edged shawl sits on an ornate gold throne heavily garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flowers, lifting his hands toward a older man in a checked collared shirt who bows forward with hands raised, a red and yellow flower garland over his head. Around them, several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand, one holding a brass vessel, and a saffron-robed attendant holds fruit on a tray at right. Ceremonial gold ornaments and a gold-framed shrine are visible in the background.2010-01-01July 15 20112011-07-15August 16 20092009-08-16January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a man in a white dhoti and cream shawl with a gold border, seated on an ornate golden throne draped in marigold and rose garlands, smiling broadly as he reaches toward a basket of red apples. A younger man in an orange robe and beaded necklace stands behind him, and an orange-robed attendant at lower right holds apples. A white-haired man in white kurta wears a marigold garland and an ID lanyard at left, and several women in white sarees stand nearby under a white canopy with flower-strung drapes.2010-01-01A photograph of a festive event under a white tent with red and white draping. A man seated on a gold-and-cream throne wears a white dhoti with gold border, a gold necklace, and bare shoulders, smiling and raising a hand. Before him, a man in saffron-orange robes offers a garland of white and red flowers, while another saffron-clad attendant holds a tray of fruit. Nearby, devotees in white clothes stand and kneel with folded hands, one woman in white holding an apple. A large gilded deity murti behind the throne is decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, and a bouquet of red flowers sits at the base. Speakers and stage lights are visible at left.2010-01-01A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne draped in red tiger-striped fabric and heaped with white, pink and purple flower garlands. He wears a cream embroidered sherwani-style jacket, a pale turban and a long pink and white garland, and smiles while a man in a white shirt reaches up to place a hand on his turban. Behind them stand people in white and saffron-orange robes, and a tray holds apples, flower petals and offerings. The backdrop is a painted orange mountain scene with a blue curtain and an air conditioner unit. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a turban and ornate ceremonial garments, and the page identifies him as present.2009-08-16June 22 20092009-06-22June 06 20162016-06-06A photograph of a seated man on a garlanded throne in a ceremonial setting. He wears an orange-gold turban with a white feather plume, a gold-and-cream embroidered robe, a gold necklace and long dark hair, with a red cushion behind him. The throne is decorated with white, pink, yellow and orange flower garlands. Around him, people in white dhotis and kurtas stand or bend in respect, including a man in white leaning toward the seated figure and a woman in a red sari with a pink border. A man in white at left and another with a flower garland at the back complete the group. A painted temple backdrop with stone carving and greenery appears behind them. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, a plume turban and ornate gold-and-saffron clothing with a ceremonial throne, which is consistent with the a person candidate; the identification remains uncertain from appearance alone.2006-12-30Photograph of a festive public ceremony under a white tent with a floral backdrop of yellow, orange and magenta flower arrangements and a framed portrait in the upper right. A seated figure in a gold-embroidered cream garment with a red-orange head wrap, red and white flower garlands and a red cushion sits on a gold-and-garland throne. A man in a white kurta and dhoti bends forward to touch or bless the seated figure's head. Around them, men in white kurtas and dhotis wear orange shawls and prayerful hand gestures, and a woman in a light blue sari with an orange shawl smiles nearby. Flower petals cover the red floor.2007-01-01A festive outdoor event under a white tented canopy with red drapes and strings of marigold garlands. On the right, a seated man with swept-back dark hair, wearing a gold-yellow shawl over white dhoti and a long gold-bead necklace, sits on a golden throne heaped with yellow and red flower garlands and smiles while holding a fruit. Behind him a younger man in orange robes and a garland holds a basket of mangoes or apples. Nearby, several saffron-robed sannyasis and a bearded man in an orange turban kneel or stand, and a white-clad devotee with folded hands bends low before the seated figure. Other people in white and yellow clothes stand at the edges, and a small child is visible at the lower right of the throne. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair, a gold shawl and ornate gold necklaces on a golden throne, a compatible presentation, so this is.2010-01-01