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A smiling man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a dark maroon backrest. He is buried in pink rose petals and wears long garlands of white jasmine and red flowers draped over his shoulders and chest, with yellow marigolds scattered across the throne and the floor. Carved wooden lion-like armrests and white flower strands frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, orange turban, long hair and heavy garlands match the page's pushpabhishekam context, indicating a flower-offering ceremony honouring the seated figure.

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A smiling man in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with repoussé floral and scroll carving and a rounded arched back. He wears long layered garlands of red and pink-white roses over the shoulders, with white jasmine strands hanging at the front, and a rudraksha mala with dark beads across the chest. A red vermilion tilak marks his forehead. Red cushions with orange covers flank the throne, rose petals lie on the seat, and gold and red decorations appear behind him.2010-08-21A seated man in an orange saffron robe sits on a golden throne heavily covered with garlands of red, orange, pink and white flowers. He wears a thick gold necklace over a rudraksha mala, a long swept-back hairstyle, earrings and a red bindi. His lap and legs are buried under drifts of white jasmine and pink petals, with yellow marigolds in the foreground. He smiles and looks to the side. The scene resembles a ceremonial honouring at a satsang. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), matching long hair, saffron robe, gold necklace and rudraksha cues.2012-07-03Photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate throne covered in white, yellow, orange and red garlands and flower strands. He wears an orange-saffron robe draped over his shoulders and lap, a white and multicoloured flower garland, and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling as he sits with bare feet on a silver lotus-shaped stool. Attendants in white and a partially visible person in white and yellow stand beside the throne, one reaching toward the robe. The throne has a red velvet backrest and gold lion-shaped armrests. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron robe, garlands and ornate throne match the page's described Gurupoornima celebration at a seated, honoured figure.2007-07-29A long-haired man seated on a gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, white jasmine and red roses. He wears an orange saffron wrap with gold borders, a heavy multi-strand gold necklace with a central gold ornament, and a red bindi on his forehead. He holds a gold ceremonial staff across his lap and sits barefoot on a red cushioned platform strewn with white and pink flowers. a person appears in this image with long swept hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklaces. A single person is visible in the photograph.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and is draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds and pink roses with green leaves. He has a white forehead mark with a red bindi, and a gold bangle on his left wrist. His hands rest folded in his lap. He sits on a red velvet seat in front of an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with floral and arched relief patterns, on a gilded platform. The presentation suggests a dais setting, and the image is a photograph of a single person. a person: the long swept hair, saffron robe, garlands and gold bangle are consistent with the page's identification of a person at this session.2010-10-24A smiling man with long dark hair swept back and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. He wears an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, and is draped in thick garlands of red and pink-white roses with white flower garlands at the bottom. Behind him are yellow marigold garlands and a golden vessel.2010-08-21December 29 20092009-12-29October 24 20102010-10-24A seated man in long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe with gold borders and a heavy gold multi-strand necklace with a central pendant. He has a red bindi on his forehead, sits on a gold-carved throne with beige cushions, and holds an orange-gold ceremonial staff across his lap. Behind him is a large arch of yellow, purple, white and red flower garlands, and white and magenta flower garlands drape the base. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha-style gold necklace and ceremonial throne seat him as the honoured figure receiving darshan.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man sits on an ornate silver palanquin or throne decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. He wears a beige turban with a gold headband bearing a red-and-gold emblem and a red bindi, an orange saffron robe, a long gold chain with a large pendant, and a rudraksha-style gold bead mala. A thick multicolour garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers drapes across his chest. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a turban and saffron clothing, with ceremonial gold necklaces. Pale sky and white flowers appear behind him.2009-12-25