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A photograph of a seated guru on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, set against a decorated stage backdrop with flower motifs and tiered arches. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha-style garland of white and orange flowers, and a wrapped orange head covering, with palms pressed together in greeting. Three attendants in orange robes sit on the stage floor before a low table laden with bananas, oranges, fruit bowls and brass lamps, while a large silver vessel stands in front. The scene reads as a Guru Purnima puja or darshan at a temple-like stage. Garlands drape the throne and a trident-like staff rests at its side.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-orange turban-like head covering sits on an ornate golden throne, palms pressed together in greeting, with a red-and-white garland draped over the shoulders. Four attendants in orange robes surround a low altar decorated with fruit, bananas, brass vessels, flower garlands and a tall brass lamp stand. The throne is backed by a large gold-and-white floral and arched decorative structure. A tall figure seated at left and two women in orange at right assist beside the altar.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in saffron robes and an orange turban sits with hands joined in namaskar on a richly ornamented golden throne, or peetha, backed by a decorative arch of floral and shell-like patterns. A rudraksha-style mala with a red garland hangs at his chest. Two attendants in brown robes stand at the sides, each holding a lit flame or aarti lamp toward the seat. Offerings of fruit and flowers sit on a tray before the throne, and a small figure appears at the lower edge. The setting is a hall decorated with floral garlands and ceremonial lamps. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central seated figure, based on his saffron robes, orange turban and rudraksha mala, and the throne-side honour of the scene.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar. A garland of orange and white flowers hangs around the neck. Three saffron-clad attendants sit cross-legged on the floor before the throne, one holding a bowl, amid a silver puja vessel and bowls of fruit and flowers. The backdrop is a decorated pavilion with gold and red floral motifs, a golden canopy above, and tridents placed at the sides. The setting suggests a puja or darshan at a dais.2008-07-17A central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange turban, orange robe and a long garland of white and red flowers, with hands joined in namaste. Flanking the throne, two men in orange robes sit to the left; one holds an offering, and a woman in an orange-and-maroon sari sits to the right with hands folded near a silver tray of fruit including apples, bananas, grapes and oranges. A decorated white-and-purple floral backdrop with a golden parasol-like canopy and a golden trident stands behind the throne. Silver oil lamps and a silver vessel are at the front, with a red-and-gold patterned carpet. Several other seated figures appear at the bottom edge. This appears to be a puja or ritual offering scene.2008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in greeting, adorned with a red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala. Two standing attendants in dark brown robes face the throne from the foreground, one holding an offering. Fruit baskets, flower garlands and a silver vessel sit before the throne, and a small gold trident is visible at the right edge. The decorated backdrop features gilded arches and a floral-patterned wall. Probable Swamiji cues: orange clothing, orange turban and ornate throne with a garland.2008-07-17