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A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban with a jewelled brooch and red tilak sits on a gold-carved throne with a lion-head armrest, framed by large garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. He wears layered gold bead necklaces, beaded bracelets and an orange cloth draped over one shoulder, with long dark hair visible. A headset microphone is clipped near his face. a person appears in this photograph seated as a speaker on the stage.

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December 20 20112011-12-20A smiling man sits cross-legged on a throne decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands, with an ornate gold throne back behind him. He wears an orange turban with a red jewelled ornament, an orange saffron-coloured robe with a gold border, a heavy gold necklace of beaded links, a rudraksha-style mala, and gold bangles on his arms. A small microphone is clipped to his face. The page describes a Jayanthi celebration; the visible man is presented as a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the long hair, orange turban and ornate saffron clothing.2011-12-20A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, draped in flowing orange silk, wearing an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a long gold necklace of large beads and a gold pendant, and multiple beaded bracelets. He sits in profile with a slight smile, hands resting on the cushioned armrests, bare feet on a cushion scattered with rose petals. Behind him is a large arrangement of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves, with a red flower arrangement at the right.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests, smiling, wearing an orange turban with a jeweled brooch and red tilak, orange silk robes, a heavy gold bead necklace, and beaded bracelets. Behind him the throne is framed with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. Probable Swamiji (in_person): a sannyasi-style figure in orange with a turban, gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, seated in honour on the throne. Warm event setting with flower decorations.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A smiling man in an orange saffron robe and a matching orange turban with a small ornament sits on an ornate gold throne with cushioned armrests and carved lion-head arm ends. He wears a long gold ceremonial necklace, a rudraksha-style bead mala, gold bangles and a headset microphone. Behind him stands a gold canopy and a dense arch of yellow, orange, red, purple and white marigold and chrysanthemum garlands with green leaves. Gold carved footrest and rose petals lie in front. Probable Swamiji (saffron clothing, turban, long hair, gold necklaces and bangles); seated on a peetha throne during a ceremony.2011-12-20A smiling man sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests, draped in flowers in yellow, red, white and purple. He wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch and a red tilak, an orange silk garment with a gold border, and a heavy gold necklace of beads with a bracelet on each arm. A small microphone is at his face. Behind him, garlands frame the throne. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by his long hair, orange turban and saffron clothing, and seated on the throne as the event's honoured speaker.2011-12-20A man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban with a red jewelled ornament sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, white daisies and green leaves. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace with red stones, gold bangles and a small lapel microphone, with bare feet resting on a gold footstool. Gold lion-head armrests flank the seat, and a gold ceremonial staff stands at the right. Behind him is a gold floral arch and a backdrop with white kolam-style patterns. The seated man is presented as a person honoured on the throne; the appearance-based cues are long dark hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold adornments, so he is labelled Swamiji (probable) as a candidate.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A man seated on a gold-framed cream throne, smiling and wearing a saffron-orange turban with a red and gold jewelled ornament at the forehead and a headset microphone. He wears saffron-orange robes with gold-coloured ceremonial necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, and beaded gold armlets and bracelets. The throne is banked with yellow marigold garlands and red and white flower arrangements. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron turban, orange robes and ornate gold necklaces identify him as the seated guru figure at the centre of the scene.2011-12-20