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A seated man in an orange turban and saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne with leopard-print cushions, smiling and holding out a small booklet to a kneeling man in orange robes who receives it with both hands. A standing man in white dhoti and shawl with red-and-gold border wears a long gold bead necklace behind them. Gilded carved panels and a gold kalasha-like ornament frame the scene, with a gold deity figure on the right and a silver bowl and offerings on a tray in the foreground. The seated man wears a rudraksha mala and shawl, cues consistent with a person appearance in a throne setting being presented a book by a devotee. The image carries a copyright and source notice.

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A seated man in saffron robes and an orange turban sits on a leopard-print cushion before an ornate gold throne, smiling as he extends a framed picture toward a bald man in orange robes seated to the right, who holds a matching framed picture in both hands. A standing attendant in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace stands behind them. Golden lion-form figures and gilded carvings fill the setting, with a silver bowl and offering items on a tray in the foreground.2016-05-04 +1 copiesA seated man on a gilded throne with a red cushion wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-and-gold shawl over a bare upper body, and a rudraksha mala with ornate gold pendant necklaces, smiling as he receives a booklet. A man in an orange robe and orange shawl with a silver watch leans in from the right to hand over the publication. A standing attendant in a white dhoti with gold border, red sash and brown beaded garland stands behind, hands folded, against a red and maroon patterned wall with red drapes. a person cues: turban, shawl, mala and ornate gold necklaces on the seated throne figure, whose appearance is consistent with a ceremonial guru seat; the presentation is ambiguous enough that the identity is uncertain.2015-09-16 +1 copiesApril 30 20162016-04-30A seated figure in a maroon-red turban and maroon-red robe, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on a gilded throne with a leopard-print cushion and receives a book or offering from a man in an orange shawl and white kurta on the left. Behind them a man in orange with a gold-and-bead garland stands beside a man in white dhoti holding a rudraksha mala who raises a camera. A gilded throne backrest and a painted panel of deities frame the room.2016-05-13A photograph of a seated devotional gathering in an ornate room with gold-leaf thrones. In the foreground, a man in saffron robes with a bearded face and tilak on his forehead sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, holding a book or palm-leaf document. Beside him, a man in dark maroon robes with a long rudraksha-style mala and a leopard-print cushion extends his hand toward the seated man. Behind them, a bald man in glasses in maroon and a man in white dhoti with a garland stand near a framed painted panel. A man in saffron robes with a garland stands in the background. A gold kalasha-style vessel and books sit on a low table in front. Several people are visible in the background wearing saffron and white.2016-05-13A photograph of a man in a rust-red turban and rust-red shawl standing in front of an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print seat. He smiles and gestures with one hand. To his left, a bald priest in rust-red dhoti and shawl wears a heavy gold-beaded necklace and glasses. On the right, a bearded man in orange robes and orange tilak holds an open book and a phone. Behind them stand a gilded deity murti in a shrine panel, a brass figure, and framed images on the wall. The man in the red turban has a distinctive presentation with long hair and a shawl, but the appearance cues are not enough to confirm identity, so the candidate is marked unsure.2016-05-14Photo of an indoor ritual setting with a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange-red robe, rudraksha mala and long dark hair, sitting on a leopard-print cushioned throne with ornate gold backrest; a golden lion figure and a golden kalasha-like vessel stand in front. A man in a white shirt bends forward offering a book or booklet, while a bald priest in orange-red robe with gold necklaces sits beside, and two attendants in white dhoti with gold chains and rudraksha mala stand behind. A framed painted panel of deities and a small framed text hang on the wall, with a brass or bronze figure in the background. a person: the seated figure's long hair, turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala match the page's claim, but the appearance is not conclusive.2016-05-06May 01 20162016-05-01A seated figure in a red-orange turban and rust-orange robe with gold trim sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding out a document with both hands. Pearl-like beaded necklaces hang on the chest. Opposite, an older bearded man with white hair wearing an orange saffron robe sits on a red tufted sofa, receiving the paper. Standing behind, a younger man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders wears a rudraksha-style garland and gold necklace and stands with hands folded. A colourful striped mat lies on the floor and a red curtain with patterned wallpaper forms the background. a person: the figure on the throne wears a turban, saffron-orange robe and beaded necklaces, a presentation consistent with his role as the enthroned host receiving the document.2015-09-16A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold armband hands a white book to a man in white clothes, while a bald man in orange robes and beads assists nearby. Behind them an elderly man in orange with a beaded mala sits on an ornate gold-leaf throne with a red velvet cushion. The indoor room has cream walls, a maroon curtain, a standing fan, and a stack of books on a red cushioned seat. A mic headset is visible on the seated man. The orange-clad man with the long swept-back hair and gold necklaces matches Swamiji (probable), seated on a red cushioned seat distributing books to devotees. Five people are visible.2013-10-28A photograph of a seated figure in orange clothing and an orange turban, wearing a brown rudraksha mala, sitting on a leopard-print seat before golden ornate canopies and a red-carpeted platform. The seated figure lays one hand on a book or photo album while reaching out with the other. A man in a white dhoti and orange shawl bows low and touches the seated figure's feet near the platform. Two standing onlookers in the background, one in a blue shirt, observe. Golden ceremonial umbrella-like canopies with coloured tassels frame the scene. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the orange-clad role described above.2016-04-30A photograph of a seated meeting in an ornate room with gold-framed Hindu devotional paintings on the wall behind. On the left, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes with a forehead tilak sits on a red-cushioned gold chair and holds an open book. On the right, a man with swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing maroon robes, gestures while seated on a leopard-print throne. Between them, a bald man in maroon robes with a gold chain listens. Behind, a standing man in orange robes wears a gold necklace, and a man in white dhoti stands near the left. A gilded lion figure, a small brass vessel and books sit on a table in the foreground. Several people are visible, including partially visible figures at the top edge.2016-05-13