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A bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits before a large deity murti heavily decorated with yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands. He wears a white sacred mark on his forehead and raises his right hand in a teaching gesture while speaking into a microphone. Two smaller figures flank the central murti, and silver elephant statues stand in the foreground beside a gold arched frame and red drapes. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair and a saffron robe with a rudraksha mala match the cues; the ornate garlanded setting suggests a satsang-style initiation.

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A bearded man with long hair and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead sits centrally in front of a microphone, wearing a rust-orange unstitched robe and a multi-strand rudraksha mala, with a gold chain at his neck. Behind him, a large golden arch frames a deity murti of a crowned, jewelled Goddess flanked by two smaller figures, all covered in garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple and white flowers in layered rainbow patterns. Silver elephant figures sit at the lower corners and red drapes hang behind.2017-11-24A man seated on a low red cushioned seat in front of a large golden arched backdrop covered with garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and rows of red, purple and green blossoms. He wears an orange-brown saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a white tilak on his forehead and long dark hair. He raises one hand in a gesture of blessing while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him, a large gold-crowned deity murti with silver ornaments is adorned with flower garlands, flanked by two smaller figures. Silver elephant-shaped stands sit at the lower corners.2017-11-24November 24 20172017-11-24A man seated on a red velvet throne in front of a large floral backdrop of concentric garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple roses. He wears a rust-orange turban, bare-chested with a shawl draped over the shoulders, many rudraksha malas and bracelets, and presses his palms together in namaskar with a smile. A microphone stands before him. Behind him is a golden deity murti, flanked by two smaller golden attendant figures, adorned with gold jewellery and a crown. Silver elephant figures and a silver staff are visible at the sides, and red curtains frame the stage. The scene suggests a satsang discourse setting.2017-11-27A man in a rust-orange saffron robe and an orange turban stands before a richly decorated shrine, his bare arms raised with palms pressed together above his head in a gesture of concentration. He wears a long rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind him is a large deity murti, adorned with yellow and multicoloured garlands and ornate jewellery, with two smaller figures flanking it. A silver elephant pedestal and a microphone stand are in the foreground, with red drapes and a gold arch framing the scene. The setting suggests a stage-based spiritual session. The orange robe, orange turban and rudraksha mala together are the visible cues for a probable Swamiji identification.2017-11-24December 18 20112011-12-18 +1 copiesA man seated on a throne in front of a large floral backdrop of yellow, white, red and purple garlands arranged in arches. He wears saffron/orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead and a microphone in front of him. His right hand is raised in a gesture while he speaks. Behind him, a deity murti with gold crown and jewelled ornaments sits flanked by two smaller gold figures, and silver elephant figures rest on either side. Probable Swamiji: the seated teacher in saffron robes with long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala matches the page's description of a discourse and initiation session.2017-11-24A seated man in a rust-orange turban, orange robe and a heavy rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits on a red cushioned seat with his arms spread wide in an expressive gesture, speaking into a microphone. Behind him is a large floral arrangement of yellow marigolds, purple, white and red blossoms and green foliage framing a golden deity murti wearing a crown and jewelled necklaces, flanked by two smaller gilded figures. Silver elephant-shaped stands sit at his sides, and red drapery and gold-framed decor surround the stage.2017-11-24A man seated in front of a richly decorated golden deity murti, with a golden crown and jewelled ornaments, flanked by two smaller murtis. The seated man wears a saffron-coloured garment, a rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white flower garland, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Silver lion-shaped armrests and a microphone stand are in front of a large arch framed with yellow, red, pink and purple marigold and rose garlands against red curtains and a gilded frame. a person: the seated man has the long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands associated with that role, but the face is partly obscured by the distance and angle, so the identity is not certain.2017-11-26November 24 20172017-11-24A man seated in meditation in front of a deity murti heavily decorated with marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala, and a white forehead mark with a red dot. Two silver elephant figures flank the lower corners, and a golden arch frames the altar. A microphone stands in front of him. The deity figure, centre, wears a jewelled necklace and a crescent moon on a crown. Probable Swamiji with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues, seated in meditation before the decorated murti.2017-11-24A smiling man in a rust-orange turban and orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne, raising his right hand in a blessing wave. He wears multiple rudraksha malas, a gold chain and beaded bracelets. Behind him is an elaborate floral arch of red, yellow, white and green garlands framing a gilded deity murti with a crown, and two smaller figures on either side. Silver lion figures flank the throne, and a silver staff stands at the right. A small framed photograph sits on a silver side table.2017-11-27