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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing a yellow silk shawl over orange-brown robes, a yellow turban-style head covering, and a long white and orange flower garland with a pearl necklace. He raises one hand in a blessing gesture and smiles. Five men in white shirts and white trousers stand around him, several holding hands with him or with each other; one at left wears an orange and red sash and a red tilak. A red curtain forms the backdrop. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with the yellow shawl, orange robes, turban and garland cues, receiving devotees.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold-carved throne with red upholstery is the central subject, wearing a gold turban, a yellow shawl over a rust-orange robe, layered white pearl and orange-flower garlands, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, raising one hand in greeting. Around him, five men in white shirts and dhotis or trousers stand close, several with hands clasped, one wearing a red-and-orange scarf, another with a red tilak mark. A deep red curtain forms the backdrop. Whether the seated figure is a person is uncertain from appearance alone, so the identification is left open.2012-05-03A seated man in a saffron-yellow shawl and a gold turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, his hand raised in blessing. A young devotee in a white shirt and white trousers bends low at his feet, touching his feet, wearing a white pearl and red flower garland. Five other men in white shirts stand around them, one in a checked light-blue shirt at the left edge, with hands folded in respect. A red velvet drape hangs behind the gold throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a gold turban, a saffron-yellow shawl over orange robes, and a rudraksha mala, and is being honoured by a devotee at his feet, matching the page's claim.2012-05-03A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold backrest and red velvet cushion, set before a deep maroon draped curtain. The seated figure wears a gold-and-yellow shawl over an orange-saffron cloth, a multi-strand white and orange flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, with a gold-trimmed cream headpiece; the figure is smiling and raises one hand in blessing. Around the throne stand about six men in white and light-coloured shirts and trousers, some with hands clasped or folded, one holding a folded paper. A bald young man in saffron robes is partly visible at the far left edge. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron and ornate cues, so the appearance-based label is a person, seated as the figure receiving devotees. A and a source line reads2012-05-03A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved golden backrest and red upholstered seat, set against maroon drapery. The central figure wears a golden-yellow shawl over an orange-red robe, a pale yellow turban, and a white flower garland with orange blossoms; he holds one hand raised in blessing. Around him stand about six men in white shirts and trousers, several with hands folded or clasped, one in a saffron-orange sash at left, and one holding a small printed booklet at right. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in a yellow shawl and turban with a flower garland, in an attitude of blessing; the page states he attends this event.2012-05-03Group photograph in a studio-like room with a maroon curtain and a large ornate gold throne. A central seated man wears a yellow-gold robe, a cream turban, a pearl mala and a red-and-yellow shawl, with his hand raised in blessing; his face and identity are not determined from appearance, so he is described by role as a seated person on the throne. Around him stand and kneel about a dozen men in white shirts and trousers, several with wristwatches and one holding a small booklet; a man at left wears an orange-and-red shawl. A and2012-05-03May 12 20122012-05-12 +1 copiesA photograph inside a gold-trimmed hall with a large gold throne. A man seated on the throne wears a saffron-orange robe with gold borders, a long rudraksha-style bead necklace with ceremonial gold ornaments, and a dark headband, and raises one hand in greeting. a person: the seated figure has a distinctive saffron robe and multi-bead necklace with ceremonial ornaments, consistent with the page's attribution. Five standing men in white dhotis and shirts, one in a cream shirt and one with a purple-and-white shawl, stand beside the throne. Behind them a bare-chested man wears a sacred thread and a white cloth wrap. A red-cloth table holds a small gold object. A red-and-orange flag with a painted emblem hangs at the top right.2012-05-12Group photo of about a dozen men posed around a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of dark red curtains. The central seated man wears a cream turban, a saffron and gold garment and a long beaded garland; he has his hands raised in a greeting gesture. Behind and around him stand men in white shirts and trousers, one in a saffron-and-yellow shawl, and a robed man in orange on the left holding a small object. Several men sit on the floor in front, one holding a small book.2012-05-03May 09 20122012-05-09Indoor photo in a gold-trimmed hall. A seated figure in an orange-red robe and saffron-coloured wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a white and pink flower garland, a white bead necklace, and a vibhuti forehead mark; he holds a white paper in one hand and gestures with the other. Around him stand about nine men in white shirts, dhotis, and striped shirts, several with forehead marks, some with hands folded. A gold-framed backdrop and a standing fan are visible.2012-05-09A photograph in a temple-like hall with polished stone walls and a wooden door behind. A seated figure in a golden ornate throne wears a saffron-orange robe, a thick gold-bead necklace and a headband, raising one hand in greeting. a person: the seated figure has a shaved-style headband and saffron robe with gold necklace cues consistent with the page. Four men stand around the throne: on the left a man in a cream shirt and white dhoti with a vertical tilak on his forehead; next a white-clad older man with glasses; on the right a man in a white shirt and dhoti with a purple-blue shawl and tilak, and another man in a white shirt with tilak and glasses. A saffron flag with a bull emblem hangs at the upper right.2012-05-12 +1 copiesA photograph of several men in white shirts and white dhotis standing close around a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-coloured shawl draped over the shoulders. The seated figure wears a red bindi, a white beaded necklace, a long rudraksha-style mala and a headband of flowers or beads, and smiles at the camera. Behind them rises an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back against a pale marble-patterned wall. The men keep close, one with an arm resting on the seated figure's shoulder, another holding hands. Some men wear forehead marks and moustaches. The seated figure has distinctive saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold throne cues, which fits the a person label, though the appearance is not fully certain.2012-05-20 +1 copies