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A photograph of a satsang hall where a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden lion-face armrest wears a red-and-gold garland and a dark red cloth. A man in white kurta with a red shawl stands at left, while a woman in a green kurta with a red dupatta and a man in a white kurta bend forward to touch or offer a garland at the throne. Two seated men in orange robes sit near the floor at left, and a woman in a striped white top stands behind. Painted pink and blue pillars with lotus capitals decorate the wall, and a red curtain hangs at the left. A deity murti is not clearly visible. a person is shown as the seated figure on the throne, wearing a garland and red attire.

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A photograph of a devotional reception in a temple hall. A man in a red-and-maroon dhoti and turban, wearing a large red and yellow marigold garland and gold bangles, sits on an ornate gold-and-red cushioned throne with a golden lion armrest. Several devotees stand and bend forward; one man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans down to touch the feet of the seated figure. A woman in a green kurta with orange shawl and a man in a striped shirt stand nearby with folded hands, and a priest in an orange-brown dhoti stands at left. Gold pillars with pink lotus capitals frame the background. Only the seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's named teacher, so the identity remains uncertain.2013-11-17Photo of a ceremonial reception on a stage. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a red-and-orange turban-style headdress, a dark red garment, gold bangles and a large garland of red, orange and yellow flowers. Devotees bow before him: a woman in an orange-and-brown sari with green borders presses her palms together, a man in a white shirt bends forward, and a woman in a green top and orange shawl bows low at his feet. A shaven-headed man in white with a white forehead mark stands at left, and a young person in orange sits near the edge. A golden lion sculpture rests at the throne's base, with a red curtain and blue wall behind.2013-11-17April 04 20132013-04-04 +1 copiesOctober 02 20162016-10-02A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red and white cushion receives an offering from a young devotee in white kurta and dhoti who stands barefoot on red carpet strewn with flower petals. The seated man wears a white turban, white ceremonial robes, a long flower garland and a white cloth, with his bare foot resting on a patterned footstool; long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind them stand several devotees in white and orange, including a woman in a red sari with a red pottu. A gold trident is mounted on the throne and the wall behind is decorated with yellow flower garlands and coloured arches.2008-01-01Photograph of a ceremonial honouring inside a decorated pavilion. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment, a rudraksha-style mala, a gold necklace and a red-and-white floral garland, and sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests. Behind him a large arrangement of multicoloured flowers in purple, yellow, red and white decorates a gilded shrine structure with a golden deity murti. In front, a man in a white shirt and white trousers folds his hands in namaskaram, while a man in a white dhoti and a standing devotee with a rudraksha mala press their palms together nearby. A red tray with flowers rests at the throne's right side, and red carpeting covers the floor.2013-04-21A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a flower-garlanded canopy overhead, wearing a maroon robe, a cream turban with a red mark on the forehead, and a long pink-orange flower garland. Rose petals lie on the platform. A young man in an orange robe with a gold necklace stands at left with hands folded. Two devotees in white kneel before the throne; one in a white shirt and khaki trousers raises both palms toward the seated figure, and a woman in white kneels at right with hands raised. A dark curtain forms the backdrop. a person: the seated figure wears a cream turban, maroon robe and rudraksha-style adornment on a throne, presented as the honoured guru receiving veneration.2008-01-07A photograph inside an ornate temple-style hall with blue and pink painted pillars and a gilded door. A seated figure in a deep red-brown robe and red-maroon shawl sits on a golden throne with red cushions, wearing a large garland of red and white flowers and gold necklaces, with a golden lion sculpture beside the throne. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans forward, pouring or applying something to the seated figure's head. On the left, two men in orange-brown dhotis and shawls stand, one holding a long gold-colored ritual implement, and a deity murti stands in the background.2013-11-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a gold-ornamented hall. A seated man in saffron-orange clothing with rudraksha malas and a gold chain sits on a gilded throne draped with a striped tiger skin, while a man in white dhoti and shirt drapes a long garland of green, red and white flowers over his shoulders. Behind them, a deity murti with a gold crown stands before a painted backdrop with pink lotus-topped pillars. Several priests in white dhotis and orange-red sashes attend nearby, one bare-chested with sacred markings, and a woman in a white sari with a green cloth leans in to assist. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so the appearance is a cue but not fully confirmed.2013-05-13A seated figure in a red-brown robe and orange-red headwrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a long garland of red and white flowers, gold necklaces and bangles. Several men in white kurtas and a man in a striped shirt stand bending forward with hands folded, offering respect. A golden deity murti with a raised hand stands behind the throne, and a gold lion-form sculpture sits beside it. A patterned red carpet covers the floor and a blue-and-pink decorated column frames the background.2013-11-17September 11 20112011-09-11May 13 20132013-05-13