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Outdoor photo on a high mountain slope with bare rocky ground and green grass. A seated figure in an orange-saffron cap, saffron top and wide saffron trousers sits on a carved golden wooden throne with a black-and-tan patterned cushion, wearing dark sunglasses, a rudraksha mala and a layered gold-beaded necklace, with long dark hair falling to the shoulders. Beside the throne stands a silver trident. To the right, a golden arched frame holds two small seated deity murti dressed in red and gold with crowns. Red, white and green prayer flags strung on lines fly above, and a yellow cloth hangs behind the murti. A carpet lies on the ground in front, and a person in dark clothing appears at the lower right edge.

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August 08 20122012-08-08August 08 20122012-08-08Outdoors on a stony mountain slope, a seated figure in orange clothing and a saffron cap sits on a gilded wooden throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and a shawl. A man in orange, holding a red umbrella overhead, crouches beside the throne, and a trident stands planted in the rocks at left. Two small deity murtis in red and gold sit on a golden-yellow cloth at right, with a strip of prayer flags and red cloths strung across the background. A patterned carpet covers the ground in front, and a few people in dark clothing sit at the lower right edge.2012-08-08Outdoor photo on a grassy mountain slope with rocks and prayer flags. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban-style cap, dark sunglasses and a layered orange-and-gold beaded garland sits on an ornate gilded wooden chair beside a carpet, holding a white cloth. Nearby a silver trident stands on a pole. To the right, under a yellow cloth, two small seated deity murtis in red and orange garments and gold ornaments sit within a decorated gilded arch. Red and white prayer flags hang overhead. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in the chair as the central figure, wearing a saffron turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and orange robes; identity uncertain from appearance alone.2012-08-08Outdoor photograph on a stony hillside with green grass and prayer flags strung overhead in yellow, red, green, blue and white. A person in an orange knit cap, dark sunglasses, orange robes and a layered rudraksha and wooden bead mala sits smiling on an ornate gold-framed throne covered with a patterned rug. a person, seated on a throne, wearing an orange cap and saffron robes with rudraksha malas. To the right, a small deity murti with a red and gold ornamented arch stands on green and gold cloth beside a kalasha-like object. A trident stands in the left foreground, and two seated devotees, one in a white cap, are visible at the bottom edge.2012-08-08Outdoor photo on a rocky, grassy hillside with prayer flags strung overhead in red, green, yellow and white. A figure in orange robes, an orange cap, dark sunglasses, a tiger-striped shawl and layered rudraksha malas sits on a gilded wooden throne-like chair, legs crossed, smiling. a person: the orange robes, orange cap, rudraksha malas and ornate gold-framed seat are the qualifying cues. A metal trident stands to the left. In the lower right, a small deity murti in red and gold is dressed in a green cloth, and a silver-rimmed offering is nearby. Two people in the foreground, one wearing sunglasses and a red cloth and one in a white cap, are partially visible at the bottom edge.2012-08-08Outdoor photo on a rocky mountain meadow beneath strings of colourful prayer flags. A seated figure in an orange turban, dark sunglasses, orange robes and a large ornate beaded necklace sits on a gilded wooden throne with a tiger-striped cloth draped over its seat; a trident stands at left. Probable Swamiji by his orange turban and robes, ornate beaded necklace and sunglasses against the seated throne setting. Beside him, a small deity murti in red and gold sits on a green silk cloth on a carved throne-like base. Two people in white caps and orange clothing sit on a patterned rug in the foreground, with another orange-clad devotee partly visible at the lower right.2012-08-08A seated figure in an orange robe and orange shawl with a leopard-print collar sits on an ornate gilded throne carved with lion heads, holding a tall silver trident aloft by a riverbank with rushing white water and Tibetan-style prayer flags behind. He wears a dense rudraksha mala, a heavy gold necklace and a tripundra of white and red markings on his forehead, with long dark hair. In the foreground, a figure in a grey hooded top and two people at the left edge are seen from behind or partially, one holding a phone. Brass ritual items and a patterned rug lie on the grass. Appearance cues (long swept hair, orange robes, rudraksha, gold necklace, trident) are consistent with a person, seated and speaking to devotees.2012-08-08 +1 copiesAugust 08 20122012-08-08August 08 20122012-08-08 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-framed throne placed on a patterned red-and-blue carpet in an open mountain valley. He wears a rudraksha mala and a striped leopard-print waist sash, has a red tilak on his forehead, and raises one hand in greeting while smiling. A tall silver trident stands to his left. Behind him are steep reddish-brown rock cliffs and gravel slopes with scattered stones and sparse grass.2012-08-08A seated man in orange sannyasi attire sits on a bright orange round cushion on a stony plain in front of a steep reddish rock face and a snow-capped peak. He wears an orange turban with an ornate gold brooch, an orange shawl and robe, and a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads. He raises his right hand in a blessing gesture and holds a golden trident in his left hand. A leopard-print cloth lies beneath him on the seat. Appearance-based label: a person, given the orange turban, rudraksha mala and trident.2011-09-01 +1 copies