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Close photograph of a seated figure's raised forearm and open hand, wearing a black thread bracelet, gesturing outward in a blessing or teaching pose. The figure wears maroon-red robes and a gold-plated lion-headed armrest or throne ornament sits beside the arm. A tall silver ceremonial staff with ornate twisted patterning stands at left against a blurred hall interior with bright ceiling lights and softly out-of-focus heads of audience members at the bottom edge. Ashram satsang or dharma discourse setting.

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Close-up photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange draped clothing, wearing a large rudraksha mala with an ornate gold pendant and gold bracelets. The right hand rests on an ornate silver armrest shaped like a carved bird or lotus-form finial. Background is blurred with indistinct seated audience members and a white carved pillar.2016-12-12April 24 20182018-04-24 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with a wide ornate gold-and-white embellished waistband. The right hand, adorned with a rudraksha bracelet bound with gold caps, rests open on a richly carved gold seat or throne. Beside it a gold deity murti with a curled ornament is partly visible at left, and a brass vessel appears blurred in the background. No face is visible.2017-07-26Photo of a seated man in profile, bare-shouldered, wearing a red-orange cloth over his body and a long necklace of large rudraksha beads with gold accents. He has long dark hair gathered at the back, an orange-yellow sandalwood mark on his forehead, and extends one arm toward a tall silver staff topped with a ceremonial finial. A black serpent-like wrap and a large gold vessel with ornate handles are beside him against a gold draped backdrop. Probable Swamiji cues include the swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, orange-yellow forehead mark and ceremonial gold setting; a sandalwood or yellow tilak and gold ornaments accompany a seated devotional setting.2014-08-02Close crop of a seated figure in rust-orange robes on an ornate silver throne with a carved silver lion armrest and a red cushion. The figure wears orange-brown rudraksha malas at the wrist and waist, a large gold pendant, and a white floral clasp at the belt. A microphone stand stands in front, and a white mug and silver bowl sit on a silver side table at left. The visible hand rests on the lion armrest.2017-07-23December 03 20162016-12-03Close crop of a seated figure on a throne-like seat, with an arm resting on a long ornate silver staff. The figure wears a maroon wrap over orange clothing and a beaded necklace with gold elements visible at the left edge. Beside the seat is a gold-finished lion sculpture with a red flower and white flower petals placed at its base, and an ornately carved gold panel on the right. Background shows a purple backdrop and yellow flowers at the top. No face is visible.2011-09-23Close view of a seated figure in rust-orange robes on an ornate silver throne with red velvet cushions, wearing gold bangles and a rudraksha mala. The hand rests on a silver lion-headed armrest. Beside it on a gold-and-maroon draped table stands a silver staff or danda. Blurred blue backdrop.2016-12-12October 12 20142014-10-12August 02 20142014-08-02Close photo of a seated figure on a gold-carved throne with a red cushion. The person wears a rust-red robe with a gold-edged border, a rudraksha mala with a gold ornamental pendant, and red-and-gold beaded bracelets on both wrists. One hand holds an ornate silver staff or rod across the lap, while the other rests on the thigh. A green plant and a red backdrop are behind. The face is not visible. Appearance cues are limited to clothing and malas, so identity is uncertain.2017-06-20July 01 20172017-07-01 +1 copies