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A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate flower-decorated throne, wearing a white turban with a gold ornament, white garment with a golden border, a red bindi, multiple gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style red and white bead garland. Behind him is a large gold deity murti surrounded by a heart-shaped arrangement of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A man in a white shirt on the left holds a gold ceremonial object near the seated man's face, possibly offering or presenting it during a ritual. Gold bangles and rings are visible on the hands. The scene suggests a Guru Purnima celebration at an ashram.

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A smiling person seated under a large golden canopy, framed by a floral arch of yellow marigolds with red, white and purple flower bands. The seated figure wears a white turban, a white dhoti-style garment with a red-bordered wrap, a red and white flower garland, a gold necklace and gold bangles, and holds a golden ritual rod (danda) raised in one hand. A man in white clothes stands at left with his hand raised, and a partly visible person appears at lower right. Hanging brass bells and garlands decorate the ceiling. a person is seated centrally, identified by the white turban, ornate gold necklace and garlanded throne-like setting, though appearance cues are moderate.2013-07-22January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man in a pink and gold turban, saffron-orange dhoti and yellow shawl, wearing layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, smiles while a man in white dhoti and kurta drapes a thick red and yellow garland around him. The seat is backed by a large arch of yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands on a gold throne. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right beside a small golden deity figure. Watermarked archive photo text appears at right, omitted from the text field.2013-01-06July 22 20132013-07-22A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a white shawl, gold necklaces, rudraksha-style red and white garlands and a green cloth, sits on a decorated throne covered with yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands. He holds a peacock-feather fan and rests his hand near a silver tray. A man in a white striped shirt on the left offers him a silver container and green offerings, while rose petals cover the seat and a painted tree backdrop stands behind. a person is shown in the decorated seat, with long swept hair, gold ornaments and layered garlands as the appearance cues.2013-01-06A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) framed by a large arch of yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. The seated person wears a pink turban, a white and saffron-bordered shawl over saffron clothing, layered gold and bead necklaces, and a red-and-white flower garland, and holds a bouquet. A man in white ritual clothes stands beside the throne, bending toward the seated figure and resting a hand on the throne's edge, while a woman in a pink sari stands at the left edge. Gold lamps stand to the right.2013-01-06A seated figure in a red and gold turban and a rust-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing layered garlands of red and green leaves and gold bead ornaments, with gold bangles on the arms. He smiles as he holds out his hands to a kneeling man in a white shirt, who receives something from him. To the left, a man in a white dhoti with a saffron-gold shawl holds a bowl of fruit and flowers, and a priest with a shaved head and sacred markings stands at the edge. Gold ritual lamps stand on the right beside a microphone stand and red drapery.2015-11-10January 06 20132013-01-06A seated figure on a richly decorated throne, backed by a large arch of yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands, smiles and extends a hand over a white cloth. The seated person has long dark hair, wears a saffron-orange shawl, a gold necklace and gold bangles, and holds a white flower garland. In front, a bald priest in orange and rust-coloured garments with a rudraksha mala bends forward. Two devotees in white, one with arm extended toward the throne, and a woman in orange with a mala kneel nearby. Gold ritual objects and a golden peetha are visible at the base of the throne.2013-07-22A seated figure in saffron and red robes, wearing a red and gold turban and many layered red and white flower garlands, smiles broadly on a decorated golden throne. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and sandalwood tilak leans forward to touch the seated figure's hand, while a woman with folded hands in the lower left watches. Behind them a floral backdrop of red, yellow, purple and orange blooms surrounds the throne, and a silver trident stands in the foreground. A probable Swamiji candidate sits on the throne, identified by the turban, saffron-red robe and garlands; a man in white clothing offers respect at his side. Other attendants in saffron and white stand in the background under a white canopy.2015-01-13A photograph of a seated figure on a throne-like seat decorated with a large arc of marigold, rose and yellow flower garlands and a golden deity figure above. The seated person wears a white and saffron shawl, layered red and white flower garlands, a jewelled crown, earrings, a nose ring and many bangles, holding a small brass vessel. A man in a white shirt and glasses leans in toward the seated figure with his hands extended, and a bald man in orange robes with rudraksha beads stands at left. Offerings in a silver tray appear at right, and flower petals lie on the seat.2013-07-22January 13 20152015-01-13