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A seated figure on a golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers wears an orange-red turban, a red and gold beaded necklace, and a saffron-orange dhoti with an orange shawl draped on the armrest. Devotees in white and cream clothing sit on the floor around him, several holding small oil lamps or brass plates with flowers and offerings. A woman in a green sari and a man in a green kurta are among them, and an empty ornate golden throne stands behind with a camera on a tripod at right. a person is described by the saffron clothing, turban, and ornate beaded necklace of the seated figure on the decorated throne, in a satsang setting.

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A photograph of a ceremonial interior in a black-walled room with a large ornate golden throne. A man seated on the throne wears an orange-saffron garment, a long red and white flower garland, and has long dark hair; he holds his hands in his lap and his eyes are closed. Behind the throne, a peacock-feather fan rises beside brass hanging lamps and bells on chains, and a golden lion-shaped armrest is visible. In front of the throne, a low golden table holds silver plates of flowers, lamps and offerings. Around it sit several devotees in red, orange and white clothing, some with red shawls, and a shaved-headed man in orange sits near the bottom right. A gold-studded wooden door stands at left and a wall air conditioner is mounted above it. a person seated on the throne.2013-05-25January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a gilded interior with a black wall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, rudraksha mala beads and a gold chain, sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-face armrests and a yellow cushion, his feet bared toward a tray. Seated devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one in a red saree and one in orange, pour water and arrange red flowers over brass plates and kalasha vessels on the floor. Hanging brass oil lamps and bells hang above, and a gold-framed carved deity relief sits in the upper right. Behind the throne, two saffron-clad attendants wear white head bands. Visible people are around ten. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, gold necklace) receiving padapuja.2013-05-19January 06 20132013-01-06May 25 20132013-05-25Photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an ornate gold-and-black interior. A figure seated on a gold throne with a tiger-patterned cushion wears an orange-brown robe, a long red and white flower garland and a gold necklace; hair swept back and a rudraksha-style mala visible at the chest. Devotees sit on the floor around him, several in orange and red saris, one in white, one in white kurta with an orange shawl, and a woman with a white tilak. Silver thali trays hold flowers, oil lamps, kumkum and fruit. Brass bells hang from chains above, a peacock-feather fan rests at the right, and a golden lion-like figure is at the throne base. Four people are visible, with partial figures at the edges.2013-05-25A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a lion-carved base, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a thick red and white flower garland, with a dark-skinned man's face and hair swept back; a person candidate, cues: saffron robe, flower garland, throne. Around him, devotees kneel and sit on the floor in saffron, red and yellow saris and white tops, holding silver thalis with flowers, fruit and kumkum while offering them toward the throne in a puja. Brass hanging bells and an oil lamp stand beside the throne, a peacock feather fan is visible at upper right, and a wooden carved door with gold leaf stands behind. The overlay credits a person with and2013-05-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a golden throne decorated with a multicoloured floral garland backdrop, a white flower garland draped around his neck, and gold bangles on his wrists. Silver and brass oil lamps stand around the throne against a dark backdrop with string lights. In front of him a gold tray holds brass plates of offerings, some with red fruit or sweets, and devotees sit and kneel nearby, including a woman in a blue top with hands pressed together and a man in a white shirt with an ID lanyard. This appears to be a pratyaksha pada puja setting with lamps and offerings.2011-12-11A photograph inside a temple-like hall with black stone walls and a carved wooden door at left. A man with an orange turban and ornate orange-and-gold robes, wearing a long white and green flower garland and rudraksha mala, sits on a gilded throne with lion-head carvings. Brass bells and a hanging brass lamp hang above him. A camera on a tripod records the scene. In front, devotees in orange and red clothing sit around a gold-covered table laden with silver trays of rose petals, flowers, fruit and offerings. A shaved-headed monk in orange with a mala sits near the table. Seated probable Swamiji (probable) on the throne, identified by orange turban, swept garland and rudraksha mala, receiving the offerings.2013-09-19A seated man in a golden ornate throne with a lion-shaped armrest sits in a dark room hung with brass lamps and bells. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a yellow-gold border and a long garland of beads and flowers, and his feet rest on a low gold stool. Around a gold-rimmed table, several women and men sit on the floor facing him, some wearing white, cream and orange-trimmed clothing; a few hold silver plates of flowers, lamps and offerings. Hanging brass oil lamps and a bell surround the throne. a person: the seated man in orange-saffron robes, long garland and throne matches cues for a person, presented as the speaker at a satsang.2013-05-16May 25 20132013-05-25January 06 20132013-01-06