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A photo of a ceremonial moment inside a hall with red and maroon drapes and a gold-carved throne at right. A person in an orange robe with long dark hair kneels on the floor beside a gold-carved throne, holding the hands of a man in white ritual clothing with a rudraksha mala who bends forward to receive them. Behind them, a woman in an orange-and-white sari stands with a child in grey, and two more people in orange robes stand nearby. A brass plate with flower petals and a silver tray sit on a gold-rimmed table in front, and fruit rests on a gold stand at right. The orange-robed figure at the throne has distinctive long hair and orange saffron clothing, a person in a ceremonial exchange, while the man in white is a devotee receiving blessing.

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July 17 20082008-07-17December 20 20092009-12-20Indoor ceremonial scene in a hall with red and navy drapes and a gold-carved throne. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on the ornate golden seat and receives an offering from a man in a white shirt and grey trousers, who holds a leafy green offering on a tray. Nearby stand a man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a white sari, and several other people in orange robes and white clothing. Gold plates with flower petals, fruit and brass vessels sit on the floor and on a gold stand in the foreground.2009-12-20Photograph of a ceremonial moment beside a gilded throne. A person in long saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on the gold-carved throne, receiving a silver tray from a man in a white shirt and grey trousers with a red cord around his neck. An older man in white kurta and a woman in white and yellow stand nearby, and several people in orange robes stand behind a dark red curtain. Gold-tipped flowers, fruit and brass plates rest on the gold-trimmed table in front, with petals scattered on the floor. A bright gilded throne with cushions, a small fruit-filled basket and a lion-footed armrest complete the scene. Appearance cues include long swept hair and saffron robes on the seated figure, so the seated person is a person, shown in person.2009-12-20A photograph of a ceremonial reception in an indoor hall with red curtains. A seated person in an orange saffron robe, with long swept-back hair, sits on a gold-trimmed throne with cream cushions and a gold lion-shaped armrest carving, receiving an offering from a woman in a white sari with a red blouse and green border who holds a tray and a folded paper. Two men in white kurtas and a woman in a light blue shawl stand to the left with hands joined in namaste. Gold plates with flower petals and offerings lie on the floor in front. A gilded ornate backdrop stands on the right. The orange-robed seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, consistent with a probable Swamiji presence on the throne.2009-12-20November 20 20092009-11-20July 17 20082008-07-17October 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesDecember 20 20092009-12-20A photograph of a man in white shirt and blue jeans bowing and offering something with his hands to a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and red cushions. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and smiles. Behind the throne are yellow and purple flower garlands and a large portrait. To the left, a bearded man in orange robe with a red-and-white sash stands beside the throne, and another orange-robed attendant stands in the background. Setting appears to be a decorated stage with a painted banner showing elephants and floral motifs.2008-10-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion armrest and red cushions, draped in orange robes with a beaded necklace. The figure smiles and extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling person in white clothes with palms pressed together. Floral garlands of white and orange flowers decorate the throne and surroundings, with a gold-and-red canopy and colourful striped fabric overhead. Behind them, a few men in orange and white stand or sit on the floor, and a pedestal fan sits beside the throne. The setting appears to be a devotional darshan. a person: the seated figure wears orange robes, a long beaded necklace and sits on a ceremonial throne, with long hair visible.2008-07-17June 13 20092009-06-13