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Photo of a seated figure with a rust-red turban, rust-red robe and long rudraksha-style mala beads, sitting on a leopard-print cushioned throne with a large gilded backrest and golden peacock-like finials behind. Three men stand close around him: one in a white kurta with glasses reaching toward the figure, one in an orange shawl and dark shirt with a hand on the seated figure's shoulder, and one in a cream kurta bending forward with a red wristband, offering a fruit. The setting is a bright white room with a framed decorative panel and a wall air conditioner. Two apples or fruit sit on a tray at the throne base. The seated figure has a distinctive turban and mala cues, but appearance alone is not enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role as a seated honoured guest.

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A seated figure in a rust-red saffron robe and matching red turban sits on a gold throne with a carved cobra hood and leopard-print cushions, with a rudraksha-style mala draped over one shoulder. Around him, visitors in pink, white and cream shirts bow with folded hands and touch his arm; one holds a phone. A gilded framed panel with deity imagery hangs to the left, and an air conditioner is mounted on the wall.2016-05-18May 13 20162016-05-13May 13 20162016-05-13May 13 20162016-05-13May 13 20162016-05-13 +1 copiesA seated figure in a maroon robe with a red turban sits on a leopard-print cushion before a golden throne with a serpent-hood canopy. A man in a red patterned shirt and orange shawl leans forward, hand raised to his face in greeting, while a man in an orange shawl and white shirt bends with joined palms. Other men in white shirts and orange shawls stand nearby, and a brass vessel rests in the foreground. A framed painting hangs on the wall and air conditioners are mounted above. The seated figure wears a maroon robe and red turban, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace. The seated figure is shown with a turban, orange-robed attendants and no visible crown, so the appearance is uncertain.2016-05-13A photograph of a visit inside a room with a golden cobra-hooded canopy behind a low throne. A seated figure in a rust-red robe, wrapped in a maroon turban and wearing a beaded necklace, raises hands in greeting while smiling. The figure sits on a leopard-print cushion on a gold-trimmed seat. Around him, men in saffron-orange shawls and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar; one bends forward with folded hands, another touches a gold pot at the front, and an ornately dressed attendant stands at the right. Framed devotional pictures hang on the wall, and books are stacked on the seat. Wall-mounted air conditioners are visible.2016-05-13May 13 20162016-05-13May 01 20162016-05-01A seated figure in a maroon robe and a red-orange turban sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of a large gold ornate throne backdrop, with a framed painted panel behind. Several men in orange shawls stand around. A man in an orange vest and white shirt bends forward to touch the seated figure's feet, while a man in cream clothing holds his hands together in respect. A man in a dark blue shirt on the right holds a mango and an orange cloth. Other people stand at the left edge. The seated figure has long braided hair and wears a rudraksha-style mala with a visible ceremonial gold necklace, and the scene shows a visitor reception with devotees offering respect.2016-05-13May 13 20162016-05-13A photograph inside a room with a large gilded throne. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat and reaches to take a red apple from a kneeling devotee in orange robes, who has his hands pressed together. A standing man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and forehead markings stands at left, and another man in a striped orange-and-navy shirt is at right. A cameraperson with a video camera stands behind. A golden lion-shaped object sits near the throne, and a framed painting hangs on the wall. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, seated in a throne role. Several people are visible.2016-05-04