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A seated man in a brown-and-gold dhoti and orange shawl sits on a golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth and a large garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears a saffron turban, gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, a red flower garland and gold bangles, and he appears to be speaking. Around him women in saris, white and blue, hold brass plates with lamps, flowers and offerings, while devotees sit and stand nearby. Brass bells hang from flower strings and a golden vessel rests at upper right beside a large wooden door. Several people are visible, and the scene looks like a puja or darshan at a temple-style setting.

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July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated man on an ornate golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion is the central figure, wearing an orange head turban, red-and-white flower garlands, a rudraksha-style red bead necklace, gold bracelets and an orange-brown dhoti with shawl, with hands joined in greeting. He appears to be the a person candidate; the appearance cues (orange turban, ornate clothing, garlands, throne) are present but his face and identity are uncertain. Around him, devotees kneel and stand holding brass and silver trays of flowers, lamps, fruit and sweets, a golden kalasha-style bowl and a brass bell hangs above. Women in white and orange saris and a shaved-head monk in orange sit nearby, and a cameraman stands at the back. A large carved wooden door with brass studs forms the backdrop.2013-07-22A seated man in a golden-brown and orange dhoti-style garment, with an orange turban and a red-white-green flower garland, raises his hand in blessing on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion-head armrest. Behind him stands a large wall of marigold and rose garlands. In front, a brass aarti lamp and multiple silver and brass thalis of flowers, fruit and oil lamps are arranged, while women in white and coloured saris hold brass trays. Devotees sit on the floor, some with palms joined. The scene suggests a puja or darshan ceremony.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a lion-shaped base is receiving a ritual offering. He wears an orange-brown turban, a gold-trimmed saffron-brown robe, a long red and white flower garland, and gold necklaces and bangles, and holds his hands in anjali mudra. Around him, women in white, cream and red saris stand or kneel holding brass and silver thalis of flowers, fruit, rice and oil lamps. A tall brass lamp with a flame stands nearby, and garlands drape the backdrop. Several devotees in white and orange clothing sit at the front, and a photographer is visible behind.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A figure seated on a golden lion-throne with tiger-skin cushion, wearing a saffron-brown turban, brown and gold dhoti-style robes, a rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces, with a red and yellow flower garland. He is Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long swept hair, turban, ornate gold ornaments and ceremonial clothing. Around him, women in saris and a white-clad attendant hold brass and gold trays of oil lamps, flowers and offerings; devotees sit on the floor and a man in a brown shawl photographs the scene. Flower garlands hang from the ceiling and brass bells stand nearby.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated man in a brown-orange dhoti and orange head turban sits on a gold-and-orange throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, garlanded with red, yellow and multicolored flower strands and wearing a gold necklace. Women in white, red and orange saris and salwar sit before him, many holding brass thalis with flowers, lamps and sweets, while a standing man in an orange robe photographs the scene. Brass bells, a tall oil lamp and a golden lion-like ornament surround the throne in a Guru Purnima bhiksha offering ritual.2013-07-22A seated figure in a golden throne with a golden lion-head armrest and a tiger-striped seat cushion receives a ritual offering. He wears an orange-brown turban, a brown and orange robe, a gold necklace with pendant, a red and white flower garland, and gold bangles. Around him, numerous women in saris and salwars, including one in red and blue and others in white and pink, hold brass trays of offerings, lamps, and flowers. Brass bells hang nearby, and a bed of yellow and red flowers lies at the throne's base alongside brass bowls of fruit and petals. Golden and floral decorations fill the background. Swamiji (probable) is identifiable by his orange turban, saffron-brown robe, gold ornaments and garland, seated on the throne receiving bhiksha offerings at a Guru Purnima celebration.2013-07-22