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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests, a white jasmine garland and a marigold garland with red and yellow flowers draped over the shoulders, and a microphone in front. a person is seated centrally, appearing to address the gathering. Around him are a crowd of people, several in saffron clothing, and the foreground shows heads and shoulders of seated devotees. Behind the throne hang red-and-white floral garlands and a large red cushion, with a blue and cream draped cloth and bamboo poles with orange tassels framing the scene.

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A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with white jasmine garlands, marigolds and red and yellow flowers, with a red heart-shaped backing. He wears a multicoloured flower garland and a green-and-white garland, and a red mark on his forehead; his hands rest on the armrests as he smiles toward the gathering. Orange-robed devotees sit on the floor in front, one bent forward, and bamboo staffs with orange cloth streamers frame the stage. Behind is a blue and pink draped backdrop. The scene suggests a festival event with devotees seated before a throne, a photo of a sannyasi seated on the throne with garlands and orange streamers.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a decorated stage. A figure with long dark hair and a bare upper body wears an orange garment and a multi-strand flower garland, seated on a gilded throne beneath a golden canopy. Behind him hang red and blue draped cloths and a dark backdrop. Around the throne, several people in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged, some holding long wooden staffs with orange tassels, while others in white clothes and white head coverings sit or stand nearby. Several women with braided hair in white and pink saris sit in the foreground. A cameraman in white stands at the left. Small offerings and flower petals lie on the stage, and a framed portrait hangs on the left wall. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange clothing and a garland, seated on the throne as the central figure.2006-12-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate red and gold throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flowers. The central figure wears an orange robe, a long multicoloured garland of white flowers with blue, green and red accents, and has long dark hair; their eyes are closed and they appear to smile. A second person in an orange robe sits to the left with palms pressed together in greeting, while a hand extends toward the seated figure. Behind them hang a light blue cloth and a pink drape, bamboo poles frame the scene, a microphone stands in front, and gold lion-shaped figures flank the throne. Flower petals lie on the dais. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate with long hair, orange clothing and a multicoloured garland.2006-12-28A photograph of a seated man in an orange robe on a golden throne (peetha) heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange, red and yellow flowers. He wears a long multicolour garland of white, blue, pink and green flowers and smiles while resting one hand on the throne's armrest. Behind him are blue and pink draped cloths and tall bamboo poles with orange bows. Seated on the floor in front are several people in orange robes, including young boys and a woman in white at the right edge. A microphone stands at the side. A man in the throne photo with a visible orange-robed sannyasi-style appearance and long hair has a probable identity cue of distinctive hair and orange clothing, so the appearance-based label applies.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A man with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears an orange saffron robe and is draped in layered white jasmine garlands with orange and yellow marigolds and multicolour flower strands. Behind him a red velvet backrest is framed by floral decoration, and blue and peach draped cloth hangs on the stage. Two men sit at the lower left: one in a white shirt with a bearded face and one in an orange robe. The visible cues include long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial garlands and the throne, consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated as speaker on the dais.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a deep red cushion, draped in a white jasmine garland and a multicoloured flower garland, speaking into a microphone. Long, swept-back dark hair and the saffron robe are visible cues that match the a person candidate, identified here by appearance only. Around the throne sit many devotees in orange robes and sannyasi attire, several holding long bamboo poles with orange tassels, while women in orange saris and white garments sit on the right. Blue and pink draped cloth forms the canopy behind, with a hanging chandelier above.2006-12-28A seated man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe and a long multicoloured flower garland with blue, red and white blooms, and sits on a gilded lion-armrest throne decorated with white jasmine and marigold garlands and a red heart-shaped backdrop. Pink and orange flower decorations are placed around him. He holds his right arm on the armrest and speaks into a microphone; he has a red tilak on his forehead. Orange flags on poles frame the stage, and a woman in orange clothing holding papers sits to the left. Blue and patterned drapes hang behind. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne as a speaker in an orange robe with long swept-back hair and a multicoloured garland.2006-12-28A seated man on a flower-decorated throne at a Guru Poornima event addresses a seated gathering. He has long dark hair and wears an orange robe with a gold necklace of beaded ornaments, sitting on a red cushioned seat with a gold lion-shaped armrest. Behind him hang white jasmine garlands and orange-and-yellow flower strings on a floral backdrop. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis sit on the floor, some with shaved heads and prayer beads, several holding tall bamboo staffs topped with orange cloth flags. Brass pots and lamps sit on the floor in front. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robe and ornate gold necklace on the throne, consistent with the page's Guru Poornima address) is speaking; he is the central figure.2006-07-11Photograph of a ceremony on a stage decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and red-and-orange floral strings. A person in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate red-cushioned throne, smiling and gesturing toward a man in a white shirt who stands before the stage. Another person in orange sits in the foreground with their back to the camera. Behind them, a row of saint-like figures in saffron robes hold tall bamboo staffs with orange pennants. A large orange canopy hangs at top right against a cream wall. The scene resembles a formal darshan or honouring event.2006-07-11