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A seated man in a red and gold turban and gold embroidered tunic sits on a cushioned throne, holding a silver staff topped with a silver parrot figure, with a red shawl draped over his shoulder and a garland of gold beads around his neck. Behind him, a tall arrangement of marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white frames a deity murti, with a green cloth covering a reclining figure at left. The scene suggests a pada puja setting. The seated man is shown with a tilak on his forehead and a gentle smile.

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A seated man in a red and gold turban and a gold brocade sherwani with a red shawl sits on an ornate throne during a pada-puja. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure and wears a gold garland. Behind him, a deity murti stands among tall garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, with a green cloth draped over a platform in front. The man is the candidate described by the page, with a long-haired, turbaned, saffron-and-gold ceremonial appearance, so the identification is probable.2011-12-14A smiling man sits on a cushioned throne decorated with a garland of yellow, pink, purple and green flowers. He wears a deep red turban with a gold border, an ornate embroidered purple and gold robe, and a gold necklace. He holds a white bird-topped staff in one hand. Beside him stands a deity murti dressed in a green draped garment with a flower garland and a white beaded necklace, set against a gold-framed backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a crown-style red turban, ornate gold-embroidered clothing and a gold necklace, seated in the role of a figure on a throne.2011-12-16A smiling man seated on a gold-and-cushioned throne in front of a large floral arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple and green. He wears a deep red turban with gold trim, a richly embroidered multicoloured sherwani with gold necklaces, and red trousers. He holds a white bird-topped staff with a rope-wrapped shaft in his right hand, and a red sash drapes over one shoulder. A flower arrangement stands at the right against a dark red curtain. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on a throne with ceremonial regalia and cues including a red turban and ornate gold necklaces.2011-12-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on a golden throne-style chair in a temple setting. He wears a red and gold turban, an ornate gold-brocade sherwani-style outfit, a red shawl draped over one shoulder, and a heavy gold necklace. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird finial. Behind him are garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers, and to the left a green cloth covers a raised platform with ornamented deity figures. The setting suggests a padapuja, a ritual honouring a teacher. a person appearance is uncertain: the figure has long hair, a turban and ornate gold clothing, but the face and presentation do not clearly establish identity, so no identification is made.2011-12-14A seated man in a red and gold turban and a gold-embroidered beige brocade garment with a red shawl sits on a gold-trimmed throne in a temple setting. He holds a silver-white ceremonial staff with a carved finial and a gold rudraksha-style necklace is visible. Behind him are dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers, and to the left a deity murti rests under a green cloth, with gold lion-form armrests. This is a pada-puja setting. The man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate turban and gold necklaces, seated on the throne in a ceremonial role.2011-12-14December 16 20112011-12-16A photograph of a smiling man seated on a golden-upholstered throne-style chair, wearing a crimson turban with a long crimson sash draped over one shoulder, an ornate purple and gold embroidered brocade robe, and a gold chain with beads. He holds a silver staff topped with a white bird figure. Behind him is a large cushion-like backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in purple, yellow, pink and white, and beside him stands a deity murti in green drapery with a white garland. Orange cloth rests on the armrest and floor. The man is appearance-consistent with the page's described central figure, with a turban, sash, and ornate robe as cues, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), seated in person on the throne as the presiding figure.2011-12-16 +1 copiesDecember 16 20112011-12-16A seated man in a deep red turban with a gold trim and a red sash over his shoulder smiles while holding a silver staff topped with a white bird figure. He wears an ornate purple and gold embroidered sherwani with a gold chain, seated on a cream upholstered throne with orange cloth beside him. Behind him, garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, purple, red and green drape a pillar, and a standing statue in a green robe and garland stands at right against a gold-framed backdrop. The setting resembles a temple or hall decorated for a satsang or darshan.2011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16December 14 20112011-12-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a deep maroon turban with a jeweled brooch and a richly embroidered purple-and-gold ceremonial garment smiles with eyes lowered while holding a silver staff topped with a small silver ornament. He sits on a gold-and-cushioned throne-like seat with an orange cloth draped over its arm, flanked by garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. Behind him a green draped cloth covers a golden structure, and a decorated deity murti in green and gold stands in the background. Probable Swamiji cues: a long swept-back hairstyle, a crown-like turban, ornate saffron-and-gold ceremonial clothing and gold necklaces seated on a throne, presented as the central figure of the event.2011-12-16