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A seated figure in a golden ornate throne with lion-armrests and a leopard-print cushion sits in meditation pose, wearing a rust-red robe, a pink and white flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala. A tall silver staff with a serpent motif leans beside the throne, with brass bells and a hanging chain above. Two painted standing guardian figures with gold crowns and gold jewellery flank the throne. Legible ' and a source line. A darshan-style presentation with several devotees' heads visible at the bottom edge

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A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, draped in leopard-print and tiger-striped cushions. He wears a rust-orange robe, a pink and white flower garland, and a gold pendant, with one hand raised in blessing. Two painted deity murti flank the throne, multi-armed figures with tall crowns, green and orange garments, pearl necklaces and gold ornaments, holding lamps and ceremonial objects. Hanging bells and brass lamps are suspended above, and a dark stone-textured wall forms the backdrop. Small offerings sit at the base of the dais.2017-08-02 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate golden throne (peetha) at the centre of a temple-style shrine, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a long garland of pink and white flowers. A gold necklace and a red tilak mark are visible. He sits on a leopard-print and tiger-skin covered seat, with his hands resting on his knees. Flanking him are two tall painted deity murti statues with four arms, crowns, pearl garlands and orange-and-green dhotis, holding objects in their hands. Hanging bells, a gold kalasha-like finial and blurred lamp lights surround the throne.2017-08-02A seated man in a rust-brown robe sits on an ornate golden throne with a tall gilded back and lion-head armrests, draped with leopard and tiger skins. He wears a pink and white flower garland, a gold pendant and red ritual marks, and raises one hand in blessing. Two painted deity murti flank the throne, each four-armed with gold crowns, gold jewellery, white rudraksha-style necklaces and orange dhotis, holding ritual objects. Hanging brass oil lamps and bells hang above, with flowers at the base.2017-08-02A seated man in a rust-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a leopard-print and tiger-skin cushion. A pink and white flower garland hangs around his neck, a gold necklace is visible, and his right hand is raised in blessing. Golden bells and hanging rudraksha-style strands surround the throne. Flanking him are two large painted deity murtis with multiple arms, crowns, garlands and orange dhoti-style lower garments. The setting is a temple-like shrine with gold and red decorative details.2017-08-02 +1 copiesSeptember 12 20172017-09-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, flanked by two large painted deity statues with red and orange skin, gold jewellery and pearl garlands. He wears a maroon-brown robe, a matching turban-style head covering, and a long pink and white flower garland draped over his shoulders. His right hand is raised in a blessing gesture while he holds a silver staff, with a gold lion figure and hanging brass bells and oil lamps above. Offerings of flowers rest on the platform below.2017-07-05August 16 20172017-08-16August 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesA seated man in a saffron-red robe and a pink and white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne carved with floral scrollwork and a crown-like top. Golden lion heads flank the armrests, and the throne is draped with leopard-print and tiger-striped cushions. Bells hang from chains above, and painted female figures with raised hands stand on either side. A thin metal ritual stand with a snake-like arm is at the left.2017-09-12A seated man in a reddish-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a golden lion at its base, wearing a pink and white flower garland, gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. Flanking him are two large painted statues of multi-armed deities with crowns and red-orange dhotis, one holding a trident-like staff. Small brass bells hang above, and offerings of flowers and fruit sit on a tray before the throne. The scene resembles a satsang setting. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by the throne and the distinctive long hair, gold chains, rudraksha mala and garland cues, seated as a teacher.2017-07-07 +1 copiesA man in rust-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion beneath him and leopard-print cushions on its arms. He wears a pink and white flower garland, a gold pendant, a rudraksha-style mala, and a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Flanking him are two large painted statues of deity figures in orange dhoti and green sashes, holding ritual objects, with hanging bells and a brass lamp above. Behind the throne is a gilded arch.2017-07-30 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a golden lion figure at its base, inside a temple-like hall. He wears a maroon turban, a maroon and saffron-bordered garment, a long pink and white flower garland, and a gold chain. He rests his hands on the armrests and a ceremonial staff stands beside him. Large painted dvarapala-style guardian figures flank the throne, one in green and red dhoti with gold jewellery. Hanging bells and beaded strings hang above, and offerings of flowers lie at the base. Attribution of identity rests on these appearance cues only.2017-07-05