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A seated man in a golden throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped seat cover sits centrally on a red-cushioned stage. He wears saffron-orange robes with a matching shawl, a garland of marigolds and pink flowers around his neck, and tilaka on his forehead. Behind him is a large golden peetha backdrop with a carved frame. Tall silver oil lamps with bird finials and gold kalasha-style ornaments flank the stage, and a red cloth covers the lower dais with a small offering tray. Maroon curtains and potted plants surround the stage.

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A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a multicoloured flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, draped with a striped tiger-pattern cloth and a red cushion. He sits with eyes closed, hands resting on his lap. Behind him is a large carved backdrop with a gold arch and a sculpted figure. Tall polished silver oil lamp stands flank the throne on a red-carpeted stage, with a gold deity statue at the far right edge. A small leopard-print mat lies below the throne.2016-05-25A seated man in a rust-orange robe and a red-and-pink flower garland sits centrally on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped seat cushion, on a red-carpeted stage. A tilak marks his forehead. The throne is backed by a gold-framed relief panel and flanked by carved golden pillars with lion motifs. Silver oil lamps stand on either side, with brass kalasha-style finials and a tall yellow flower garland hanging nearby. A small red offering cloth sits in front of the throne. Swamiji (probable): long hair, orange robe, flower garland and tilak on a gold peetha throne.2016-05-25A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a multicoloured flower garland sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests, draped with a striped tiger-skin cushion, on a red-carpeted stage. The figure wears a red bindi and a shawl over the shoulders; the figure's face is calm and forward-facing. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with gilded carved pillars and a golden canopy above. Behind is a large dark-red curtain and a stone-textured backdrop. A small red-draped table with a floral offering sits in front of the throne. Several people are only partly visible at the lower edge of the frame.2016-05-25A man seated on an ornate golden throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped cushion, centred on a red-carpeted stage. He wears an orange-brown robe with a shawl, a multi-coloured flower garland around his neck, and a red bindi on his forehead, with hands resting on his lap. Flanking him are tall silver oil lamps, brass-and-gold ceremonial staffs with yellow flower garlands and a trident-like finial, a gold canopy above, and gilded pillars with lion figures. A standing golden deity figure stands at the right edge, and red drapes and potted plants frame the stage. The throne seat and stage are arranged for a formal darshan.2016-05-25September 28 20122012-09-28A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne with a tiger-striped cushion, framed by gold lion figures and an ornate gold throne back carved with a trident. He wears a rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklaces, beaded wrist bands and a red-and-white forehead mark. Behind him hang a red-and-yellow garland of flowers and a painted backdrop of pink arches. Brass oil lamps with flames flank the throne, and offerings sit at the base.2012-10-14A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a cobra-hood canopy and carved side panels, draped with a striped tiger-skin cloth. He wears an orange-brown robe, a bare upper body with a shawl, and a long rudraksha mala with a wrapped shawl at his side, hands resting in his lap. Behind him hang deep red curtains; a golden trident stands to the left, brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials flank the throne on the right, and a colourful woven rug covers the stage. Golden railing and a brass vessel stand in the foreground.2017-04-24February 16 20132013-02-16A man in saffron-orange robes and multiple rudraksha mala strands sits on an ornate gold throne with a large gold arched backrest and red velvet cushions. He wears a white vibhuti line with a red mark on his forehead and a gold necklace. Hands rest in lap. Brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the throne on both sides, and the background is a dark stone wall with colourful painted panels at the edges. a person: saffron robes, rudraksha malas and gold necklace seated on the throne, consistent with the page reference to a person, giving a seated satsang or darshan setting.2013-01-29September 27 20122012-09-27A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a red velvet throne-like seat in front of an ornate gold throne with a trident and a crescent-moon motif, flanked by golden lion figures and brass oil lamps. He wears an orange saffron cloth, a multi-strand rudraksha mala, a pendant necklace, gold bangles and a gold tilak on his forehead, with long swept-back hair and a headset microphone. A tiger-striped cloth covers the platform edge. Behind him is a dark backdrop with orange and red cosmic imagery. The scene appears to be a seated satsang or discourse. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in person.2012-09-27A man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a leopard-print cloth draped over the seat. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a long gold-beaded necklace and a red-and-white tilak. Gold armlets sit on his upper arms, and he rests his hands on the red-cushioned armrests. Gold lamps stand on both sides of the throne, and a dark backdrop with orange clouds and a stars motif fills the background. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by his saffron robes, long hair, gold ornaments and the throne setting, though the identification is based on appearance cues rather than any name shown in the image.2012-09-26