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A photo of a devotional offering on a decorated golden throne. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold beaded necklace sits on the left, smiling, receiving a tray or plate from a woman in a cream sari with a fine checked pattern and gold bangles, who is smiling and extending her hands toward him. Another woman's hands hold a silver tray of green fruit at the right edge. Behind them a young man in a white kurta, a man in orange, and a woman in white stand among garlands of white and yellow flowers, a gold deity-form ornament, and a colourful floral backdrop. a person: the seated man wears long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a gold necklace while receiving offerings on a throne.

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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, receiving a tray of offerings from a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a name badge. He sits before a gilded, ornate throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a golden lion-like carving. A man in white kurta stands behind, another woman in white sari and orange-clad devotees with a red-and-gold textile backdrop are visible, with a tray of fruit and a small brass vessel in the foreground. a person seated on the throne, receiving the offering.2008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a gilded throne with red cushion, extending his arm to hand a small item to a smiling woman in a white sari with an orange border. Behind them stand devotees in white and orange clothing, a man in a striped shirt holds a tray of mangoes, and the backdrop is decorated with garlands, colourful floral arrangements and gold ornamentation. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace, so the seated figure is labelled Swamiji (probable) in this in-person scene. Roughly six to eight people are visible.2008-07-17A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne in a richly decorated hall receives offerings from devotees. The central figure wears a saffron-orange robe, a long orange shawl and a heavy gold-beaded necklace, with a red tilak on the forehead and long dark hair; the appearance is a probable Swamiji candidate by the cues of saffron clothing, ornate gold necklace and throne. He holds a silver plate of offerings while smiling. A woman in a white sari with gold bangles and a dark mala offers a plate, and a young woman in white holds a tray of green fruit. Behind them, men in white and orange and a woman in a white sari stand among garlands and striped cloth. The gilded throne carries a central deity relief at the top, and the backdrop features red fabric, flowers and fringed decorations.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange saffron clothing, a garland of multicoloured flowers and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling as he holds a small blue packet and a sweet-like offering. Behind him a gold-carved throne back shows a deity relief, and flower-decorated arches frame the scene. In front, a young woman in a white dress and a woman in a gold-bordered white sari stand offering a paper item. A second man in orange robes and beads stands between them. A metal bowl of wrapped candies sits at the right, and a fan is at the left.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling with a microphone on a stand before him. A woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels and extends her hands with papers toward him, while a hand from the lower edge reaches up. A standing man in orange robes on the left holds papers and a pen. Behind the throne hang red and gold drapes, with water bottles and books stacked on a table at right.2009-11-20A photograph of a ceremonial darshan scene at a gilded throne decorated with green foliage and colourful flowers. A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white and red flower garland sits on the golden throne, extending a hand to offer a small wrapped gift to a young girl in a yellow dress. A woman in a white top with a dark bag stands at left holding out a flower-wrapped item, and an attendant in white stands behind. Another man in orange stands behind the girl holding a tray, and a silver tray with colourful bundles rests on the throne side. The figure in orange with long hair and distinctive saffron robe, seated on the throne, suggests Swamiji (probable).2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne and extends his hand to receive offerings. A woman in an orange shawl and white garment bends forward to place something in his hands, while a young boy in a yellow-green shirt stands in the lower right. Behind them a man in orange clothing stands near a gold kalasha-like ornament and a wall decorated with white, red and yellow flower garlands. A red cushion sits on the throne. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne receiving offerings, with the woman and boy as devotees.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, smiling as he receives a dark tray or plaque from a woman in white clothes with an ID badge and a white shawl. Beside them stands a row of women in white, pale pink and printed salwar-style outfits, one wearing a yellow scarf; a small side table holds fruit, a bottle of water and sweets, and a red-and-pink draped backdrop with a stone pillar is behind them. The seated man appears to be a person by his saffron robes and throne; the appearance cues are moderate.2009-12-16A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, bare-chested with a saffron-orange wrap and long swept-back dark hair, with a white tilak on his forehead, smiling as he extends his hand to a woman. The woman wears a white sari with an orange border and a necklace, and is reaching out to take his hand. Behind them, people in white and orange clothing stand in a tent-like hall with red drapes and a decorated orange-and-green cloth on a pillar. Swamiji appears in this image, identified by appearance cues including long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a seated throne.2006-10-21