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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped upholstered base, draped in marigold and white flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban, saffron robes and a white flower garland, smiling with bare feet resting on a silver platform. Beside the throne a bald man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits on the floor. The backdrop is decorated with striped white and red bunting and a large yellow flower motif, with a brass oil lamp in the foreground.

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July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a golden ornate throne decorated with a red cushion, tiger-striped fabric and a flower garland of white, red and green blooms. A long-haired figure with an orange turban, orange robes, a rudraksha-style garland of white flowers and a gold necklace sits smiling on the throne, appearing to be the a person. Before the throne, a devotee in orange robes with a shaved head kneels, and a woman in orange clothing bends forward to offer padapuja at the feet. A brass kalasha or puja vessel and a trident motif stand nearby, with floral decorations and yellow flowers around the seat.2008-07-17A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a large gold necklace seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raising a stack of printed booklets or books overhead with both hands. Two shaved-headed attendants in orange robes sit to his left, one holding a brass vessel, and a figure in white stands at the right edge. The throne is decorated with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, and a silver bowl sits beside him. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, gold ornaments and rudraksha cues.2008-07-17Photograph of a ceremony on a gold-ornate throne draped with red cushions and garlands in orange, white and green. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange turban and a long orange-and-white garland sits on the throne holding a small orange packet. A second man in orange robes sits to the left, and a person in orange silk bows forward over a tray of fruit, grapes, bananas and flowers in front of the throne. A trident and a silver lamp stand at the sides. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure wears orange robes, a turban and rudraksha-style beads with a garland, and the page identifies him as present.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and carved lion-head armrests. The seated person wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robes, a white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha-style mala with a red tassel, holding hands in a gesture while smiling. The throne is framed by yellow and white flower decorations with red blooms. A shaven-headed young attendant in orange stands at the left edge, and a golden trident is visible at the right. Swamiji (probable) appears in the seated central role based on the saffron turban, orange robes, mala and ceremonial throne.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and tiger-striped upholstery, smiling as he holds an orange cloth in his hands. He wears a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and a gold necklace. The throne is framed by yellow and white flower garlands and red and white floral decorations, with a golden ceremonial staff at the right edge. A partially visible man in orange robes sits at the lower left. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the central figure, seated on the throne in saffron robes, turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, receiving honour at a ceremonial event.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated guru on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with white, orange and yellow flower garlands. He wears an orange turban, orange robes, a long gold pendant necklace and a white flower garland, and sits with his feet bare and hands folded. In front of him, a kneeling disciple in orange robes with a shaved head bends forward, hands near a silver offering bowl. A trident stands at the right and fruit is set on the throne base. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, shown by the turban, long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha-style gold adornment.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene in front of an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands and a golden seat with red cushions. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red tilak on the forehead and a beaded necklace sits on the throne, receiving an offering from a shaved-headed attendant in orange clothes who holds a silver vessel. A man in a brown kurta and glasses kneels beside the throne, and a young boy in a white shirt sits in the foreground. Standing devotees in white and orange saris and robes surround the throne, with a tripod-mounted camera visible at right. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne in saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a beaded mala, with the shaved attendant in orange performing the offering.2008-07-17