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A photograph of a stage event with a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold throne in front of a colourful draped backdrop and flower garlands. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe and raises one hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand or bend forward with folded hands, a man in a pink shirt stands at the left, and a small child in white and a child in red stand close to the throne. Marigold garlands hang from the throne and at the right, and a crate labelled Apple sits beside the stage. Seated audience members in the foreground are seen from behind.

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January 28 20092009-01-28A seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair in an orange-saffron garment sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a floral arch decorated with marigolds and green garlands, with orange, yellow and green draped fabric behind. Several people in white dhotis and white clothing, including a woman in a white sari and a man in a pink shirt, stand around the throne, some with their hands raised or offering something, and a young child in a red top is held up at right. Seated devotees in the foreground face the throne on a green and red floor. The figure's long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial setting are the visible cues; a printed copyright line on the image is not a name for anyone pictured. a person appears to be the seated figure on the throne, based on the saffron clothing, long hair and throne setting.2009-01-28January 28 20092009-01-28A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Theni, Tamil Nadu event. A large floral arch of orange and yellow marigolds frames a golden throne with a red cushion, set against a fan of orange, yellow, green and pink drapery. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back hair sits on the throne with a small child in red being blessed or held before them. Standing to the left, several men wear white dhotis and shirts, one in a pink shirt, and one wears a rudraksha mala. A woman in white stands to the right and a man in white kneels at the throne's base. Audience heads fill the lower foreground. Six or more people are visible, so the count falls in the 6-20 range.2009-01-28A photo of a padapuja-style honouring at an indoor event with a floral-decorated golden throne backed by orange, yellow and green draped fabric. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and sits on a red cushion. A man in white kneels at his feet with hands together, while other people stand around in white clothes, a pink shirt and orange robes, with hands raised in greeting. A woman in a white sari stands on the right beside a man in white holding a small child in red. Garlands line the set and a green carpet covers the floor. The seated figure is not clearly identifiable from appearance alone, so the a person field is unsure.2009-01-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne in a decorated hall, draped with a red and white canopy and a large floral arch of yellow, pink and orange blooms. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe and has long dark hair, sitting cross-legged on a red cushion above a floral-garlanded platform. Behind the throne a large yellow flower panel displays a red Om symbol. Standing around are several men and a woman in white, a man in an orange shirt, and a man in saffron robes with a garland. A man in white kneels and reaches toward the seated figure's feet in a gesture of reverence, with colourful striped woven mats on the floor. a person cues: long swept hair, saffron robe, and a floral-decorated throne; the seated figure is centred as the honoured guest. Printed text on the photo reads a copyright notice.2009-01-24Evening darshan scene in a decorated hall with a golden red throne draped in white, pink and green flower garlands. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits at center, leaning forward while a man in an orange shawl bends to touch his hands, as a woman in a white top with a long braid and a man in glasses look on. Behind them hang garlands of leaves, red flowers and gold ornaments, with string lights. Around them stand men in white shirts, one wearing an ID lanyard, a woman in a red sari and a woman with a plait in white. Fruit and bananas sit in the foreground on the right. A dark-haired woman in white is in the lower right corner.2009-06-14A photograph of a ceremonial blessing session on a stage with an orange-yellow backdrop and a floral arch of red, pink, yellow and white flowers. A central seated figure in an orange-red robe and red shawl, with dark hair and a red bindi, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a garland of white flowers draped at its base. Devotees kneel and stand before the throne: a man in white kneels with his head bowed toward the seated figure, a woman in a white sari with an orange border and a young woman in a white sari stand nearby, a woman in a blue sari stands at left, and men in white shirts and grey trousers watch. Pedestal fans and a green stage carpet are visible, with flower arrangements at the lower left.2009-02-03A photograph of a devotional event inside a hall decorated with dense garlands of white and orange flowers. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a heavy white and red flower garland, sits on a raised throne-like seat and smiles. Several men in white kurta-style clothing crowd close, one reaching out to touch the seated figure's garland while others bow with hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in white. A man in white with a rudraksha-style mala stands at right assisting with the garland. A man in an orange shawl stands behind. Visible people number about eight to ten, counting partially visible figures.2007-07-29A photograph of a devotional event at a decorated throne canopy with an ornate gold and red throne backdrop garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a white and gold-bordered garment, multiple gold necklaces and bangles, and reaches down to a devotee. A man in an orange-saffron robe stands at left holding a tray or offering, while a man in white stands at the left edge. Around the throne, a crowd of devotees in white shirts, orange and saffron saris and a grey-haired woman presses forward; one woman holds a small child in light clothing and another woman with a long braid in a dark patterned sari holds a fruit offering. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure with long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and a white-and-gold garment, seated on the throne, matches the page's Swamiji-at-event note. Several dozen people are visible.2009-01-01A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with a golden throne backed by a floral arrangement of red gerbera, white and yellow flowers on an orange wall. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with hands pressed together in front of the face. A devotee in white shirt and dhoti bends forward to the seated figure while several men and young people in white shirts and white dhotis stand around, some with hands joined. Two people in orange and white sit on the green carpet in front, and a figure in orange kneels beside the throne. A wall cooler is visible at left.2009-02-03July 11 20092009-07-11