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A photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure, bald and with a clean-shaven face, on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with white and orange garlands and a flower-covered upper panel. He sits on a white cloth with a pink floral offering at his feet and gestures with one hand while speaking. Beside him stand a figure in orange robes with long hair and an orange head wrap, bending toward the throne, and a man in orange holding a tray of red flowers. On the right, a woman in a pink-and-white sari stands close to the camera. A banner behind shows Kannada text and a painted mountain backdrop. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, shown with bald head and saffron robes seated on a throne, but the cues are limited to saffron clothing and a throne, so the identification is uncertain.

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July 23 20092009-07-23A photograph of a public stage event with a seated saffron-robed figure on an ornate red and gold throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands and pink blossoms, shown barefoot with hands folded in the lap. A standing man with a long swept-back hairstyle and an orange turban-like wrap in orange clothing gestures toward the throne, while a shaven-headed attendant in orange stands nearby. An elderly bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala stands at left, and a row of men in white and orange clothes sit or stand in the background. A large banner above reads Kannada text and a date, with a mountain backdrop painted on it. The swami on the throne appears to be the honoured guest, consistent with a visible throne and garlanded seating; the standing man in the orange turban is a candidate for a person on appearance cues alone.2009-07-23A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a stage. A bald man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne draped in heavy red and white flower garlands, with a golden crown-like ornament above. Two people in orange clothing stand at left: one holds a woven basket of fruit, the other wears a deep orange-red turban and palms together in greeting. A man in a yellow patterned shawl bends to place a garland at the seated man's feet, and a person in white stands at the right edge. A banner behind shows Kannada script and a large bold line of text. Those on the throne appear to be the honoured guest; the seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate, with a saffron robe and a red mark on the forehead, though identity is uncertain.2009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23A photograph of a public felicitation event with a large banner behind the stage reading in Kannada 'Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha' and a Kannada honorary doctorate headline, with a painted Shiva-Parvati image at upper left. Seated on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet back and garlanded with white and orange flowers, a bald man in orange robes sits barefoot with hands resting on his lap. Beside him on a second gold throne sits a young man with a red-orange turban, long dark hair, orange robe and a rudraksha mala. Seated in front are a man in a gold-brown kurta with a rosette garland and an older man in white dhoti and shawl; a man in white dhoti stands at left, and several men in white and orange surround the stage. A camera operator is visible at right edge.2009-07-23A photograph of a felicitation ceremony on a stage. A seated elderly bearded man in saffron robes and a large red flower garland sits on a flower-decorated throne with a marigold-and-lotus arrangement behind him. A tall man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, orange turban and a gold chain, holds a basket of green plants toward him. Beside them, a man in an orange dhoti and shawl stands with hands together, and a boy in a yellow dhoti kneels at the seated man's feet offering a garland. Men in white shirts and white dhotis stand behind the stage. A banner in Kannada script and a painted deity figure appear at the top. Printed on the banner is the name Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamigalavaru, attributed to the banner. The swamiji candidate is a probable identification by appearance with long hair, orange turban and gold chain, shown standing in front of the seated figure.2009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23A photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage. A seated man in an orange robe with a gold-patterned saffron shawl sits on an ornate red-cushioned throne, garlanded with white jasmine strands, orange marigolds and pink flowers. He has bare feet and a hand raised near his mouth. A figure in orange robes and an orange turban stands at left, raising a red floral offering above the seated man. Two men in white at right fold their hands in namaskar; one wears a white shawl with gold border and white dhoti. A banner behind in Kannada script reads a dedicatory heading. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, identified by his saffron robe, gold-patterned shawl and garlanded throne; the appearance cues are moderate, so this is a probable identification.2009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23Photograph of a festive ceremony under a green banner with red Kannada lettering reading Sadguru Sri Sri Sri Shivapuri Mahaswamiji and a large 60 with Jayanthi text. An elderly seated figure in orange robes, wearing a heavy red and white flower garland, sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne. Around him stand several people: a bald man in white dhoti with red-bordered shawl at left, a man with long dark hair and beard in white, an older man in orange robes, and a white-clad man with a white cap beside the throne. At centre right, a tall man with long dark hair, an orange turban and a gold necklace, wearing orange robes, smiles and points. To his right, a bald man in orange robes stands with hands together, and at far right an elderly bearded man in orange holds a fruit-laden offering tray. Marigolds and flower petals lie on the floor in front.2007-01-30