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A photograph of a seated figure in a golden throne decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. The figure wears a red-orange turban, orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial beads, smiling broadly. A man in a grey striped kurta on the left holds up a tall garland of white, yellow and red flowers with gold beads above the seated figure, while a second man in a white garment stands behind. In the lower right, a woman in a white top with a rudraksha necklace sits in the foreground. The setting is a gold-trimmed temple-like interior. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in the red-orange turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala, receiving a flower garland on a throne.

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July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A man in a light grey-and-white striped shirt stands at left, reaching up to place a large garland of white flowers and red roses with gold beads over the shoulders of a seated figure. The seated figure wears a red-orange turban and a red-orange cloth, sits on a gold-and-cream throne with a gold lion carving at right, and smiles. Behind the throne, a floral backdrop of marigolds in yellow, red, orange and green fills the frame. At left, an older woman in white with a red-beaded necklace watches, and a bare-chested man with white ash markings stands in the background. A brass vessel sits on the red carpet at lower left.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and saffron-orange robes being garlanded during a ritual. A man in a white cotton kurta and glasses holds long strands of white and orange flower garlands raised above the seated figure's head. The seated figure is almost entirely covered by large layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves, and wears rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. To the left, a bald man with white tilak marks on his forehead, smiling, wears an orange cloth and a dark bead mala. Brass kalasha vessels and a brass lamp stand on a table nearby. The scene appears to be a garlanding ceremony in a ritual setting.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31August 09 20152015-08-09July 31 20152015-07-31A photo of a seated figure in an orange-red saffron robe and a matching red-orange turban, wearing a thick ochre-yellow and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, smiling as they place a long pale garland over the bowed head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. The seated figure sits on a red velvet throne before an ornate gold-leaf carved backdrop with a lattice pattern. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a red blouse and a red-clad attendant watch and smile, and a gold-coloured ceremonial structure is visible at the left. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron-orange robe, turban, garlands, rudraksha mala and throne; the bowed man is a devotee receiving a garland.2016-01-17A photograph of a central figure in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron robe, wearing a long multicolour flower garland with red, white and yellow blossoms and a gold ornamental pendant, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace. He stands with head bowed and hands clasped at his waist, receiving honour. Beside him, an older man in white dhoti and shirt holds up an orange-and-gold silk shawl, and other men in white clothes stand nearby. Behind them is an ornate gold-framed throne against a deep red curtain, with a large screen above showing a colourful image. A devotee's bare shoulder and head appear at the right edge. Six or more people are visible.2015-08-09A seated man in an orange-red turban, saffron robe and layered white and red flower garlands sits on a gold-trimmed throne smiling and gesturing with one raised hand. Before him a young man in a white kurta with a red-and-white garland bows and reaches toward him. Behind the throne stands a large display of yellow marigolds and red flowers, and a golden lion-shaped figure rests at the throne's base. A woman in white with a red bindi and a man in white with a tilak stand at left, watching. The setting is a temple-like hall with gold decor and a rudraksha-bead necklace visible on the seated figure. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by his turban, saffron robe and ornate garlands.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31