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A seated figure in an orange-brown turban and orange-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved cobra-hood backrest and red cushions, smiling. In front, a person in white ritual clothing bends forward, bowing or offering respect. A red-carpeted stage has potted green plants, a microphone on a stand, a white-draped table with a water bottle, and a carved deity murti in the background. The setting suggests a formal reception on stage.

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Photo of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe, with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood backrest on a red-carpeted stage. A bowing person in white clothing leans forward toward the seated figure. Behind the throne is a large carved relief of a seated deity murti, with potted plants on either side and a microphone on a stand. The seated figure has long hair and matches the page's presentation, so this is an appearance-based a person. The seated figure is.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a stage event. A figure in orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a cobra-hooded canopy. Behind the throne a carved stone or wood relief shows a deity murti with multiple arms. A older man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl bows toward the seated figure at left. Potted green plants, a microphone stand and a red carpet with flower petals complete the stage. Cues on the seated figure are consistent with the a person appearance label, so the seated figure is presented as the in-person candidate.2016-05-06A photograph on a stage with red carpet and potted green plants. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with hands pressed together in greeting. Before him a man with white hair in white kurta and dhoti, with an orange shawl over his shoulders, bows forward with palms joined. Behind the throne a stone carving shows a multi-armed deity murti. A microphone stands nearby. Two people are visible.2016-05-06A seated figure on a red and gold throne with a gold lion-headed armrest is being honoured by a devotee in orange. The seated person wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red garment, a gold-beaded necklace and a red-brown shawl, and rests a hand on the bowing devotee's head. The devotee in an orange shirt and orange cloth bends low at the chair. Behind them, women in white saris with rudraksha malas and orange shawls stand in a row near a gold-framed altar decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a gold deity murti. Red carpet and maroon drapes complete the hall. A fruit tray and sweets sit at the base of the throne.2014-10-26A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a headset microphone on a carved wooden throne with a gold-trimmed back and red cushions, smiling as he places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a cream linen kurta. A woman in a white sari with an orange border stands at right holding a silver tray of white offerings. Flower arrangements of white chrysanthemums and orange blooms sit beside the throne on a patterned carpet, and a gilded animal figure is in the foreground. The seated man is a person by his saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and throne, the kneeling devotee receives his blessing, and the setting is a hotel-style hall with a stone wall and potted plants.2012-12-16October 25 20152015-10-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a garland of red and purple flowers, smiling. A man in white shirt and white trousers leans forward and bends down toward him, apparently offering something at his feet. A gold trident with red ribbon stands at the right beside a small vessel with red flowers, against a blue and tan backdrop. Overlay text in the corner reads as an archive copyright credit.2009-07-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage draped in orange and red fabric. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, a gold crown, orange robes, a gold belt and a long layered pearl and bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and lion-shaped armrest. He rests his right hand on the head of a man in white ritual clothes who bows forward in front. A brass trident stands to the left and a silver ceremonial axe and staff are behind the throne. In the foreground, shaved-headed monks in orange sit beside monitors, and a cameraman films with a handheld camera, wearing a red garment. a person seated on the throne in orange with ornate gold regalia.2013-02-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold pendant necklace sits on a red velvet throne before a temple-style painted backdrop with carved pillars and a tree. Strings of orange and white flowers hang behind him, and vases of pink and white flowers stand on the platform. He smiles and raises one hand toward a bald elderly devotee in white kurta kneeling at the throne's edge. Another devotee in white with an orange-bordered cloth bows low at his feet in padapuja. A person in orange robes is partially visible at the left edge.2012-09-13October 25 20152015-10-25