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A seated man with eyes closed sits in meditation on a golden Nandi bull sculpture, in front of large white deity murti with raised hands. He wears a deep red turban, a red robe, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a white and orange flower garland, with gold armbands. A golden trident stands to his left and smoke or incense haze drifts behind him. Overall a dim, smoky satsang or abhishekam setting.

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December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A photograph of a bearded man seated in meditation with eyes closed on a golden Nandi-shaped seat, a bull sculpture in gold with ornate tassel decoration. He wears a red and maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, a red shawl over a red-orange garment, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a long white flower garland, and beaded bangles on his arms. A tall golden trident stands beside him, with smoke or light haze behind and a large carved stone deity hand and form in the background. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, distinguished by the rudraksha malas, turban and saffron-red ceremonial clothing. Another golden trident stands at the right edge.2016-12-02A seated man with closed eyes sits on a red-cushioned seat beside a large golden Nandi bull statue, with a tall golden trident (trishul) standing to the left. He wears a red-orange turban with a crescent emblem, a white and yellow flower garland, a dark rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, beaded bracelets and red-orange dhoti garments. Behind him a large stone sculpture of a deity with raised hands rises through smoke, and a golden kalasha-style vessel and golden lamp stands are visible. The scene is lit warmly against a dark background. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated central figure, identified by the turban, rudraksha mala and ornate attire, shown in a ritual setting.2016-12-02A seated man in deep meditation at a staged Shiva-themed set, with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He wears a red-orange turban with a crescent emblem, a red-orange robe, and a long white-and-yellow flower garland with dark rudraksha malas across his chest. Thick smoke drifts through the scene. Beside him stands a golden Nandi bull and a gold trident. Behind him is a large rock-like backdrop with a sculpted deity murti. Flames flare at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the figure has a long beard, a crown-like turban, saffron-toned ornate clothing and rudraksha malas, and he is seated centrally in the meditation setting.2016-12-02A seated man in a deep red turban, red-orange robe and dark rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with eyes closed, hands resting in his lap, on a throne backed by a golden Nandi bull. A flower garland of white and yellow blooms hangs over his chest, and gold ornaments adorn his arms. Behind him a large stone-textured deity murti rises through drifting incense smoke, and a golden trident stands beside the throne. Warm stage lighting with fire glow at the edges.2016-12-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on a golden bull (Nandi) sculpture draped with a tiger-striped cloth, his right arm resting on a tall silver trident. He wears a white and pink flower garland, layered rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, with bangles on his wrists and a beard. Behind him stands a large rock-like backdrop carved with Shiva-related sculptures and a trident, with gold trident finials at the edges. The setting suggests a stage or ceremonial hall. Visible appearance cues of distinctive attire and adornments suggest a person seated in a ceremonial role.2016-12-02A photograph of a seated figure with eyes closed, wearing a red-maroon turban with a gold brooch, a rudraksha mala and a long multi-strand mala, and a marigold-and-yellow flower garland draped over the shoulders. Gold bangles adorn the arms and the figure wears a red-orange cloth. A golden bull statue (Nandi) and a golden trident stand at the left, a bronze trident stands at the right, and a large flame is painted on the backdrop. a person: the figure's long beard, red-orange clothing, rudraksha malas and ceremonial adornments match the appearance-based cues for this teacher, seated in a throne-like setting during a satsang-style stage presentation.2016-12-02A seated bearded man in a red-maroon turban with a crescent emblem and saffron-red robes sits with eyes closed on a golden throne beside a gilded Nandi bull. He wears a yellow-and-white marigold garland, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and holds his hands in his lap. A tall gilded trident stands beside him, and a large stone deity murti rises in smoky light behind, with another trident at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the turban, rudraksha mala, ornate clothing and bearded appearance match the in-person presentation.2016-12-02A seated man in a deep red turban with a crescent ornament and a red-and-saffron robe sits with eyes closed on a golden throne beside a golden bull statue (Nandi). He wears a long white and orange flower garland, layered rudraksha malas, and bangles on his arms. Golden tridents stand on either side, and smoke rises in the dim background behind a large rock-like sculpture with flames at the right edge. Probable Swamiji appearance cues: the turban and saffron-red robes with layered rudraksha malas, seated as the central figure of a ceremonial stage tableau. The scene is a staged ceremonial setting with a golden bull and tridents. Ornate, dramatic, meditative atmosphere.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A man seated cross-legged on a golden Nandi bull sculpture on a stage, wearing a red-orange turban, orange-red robe and a tiger-print cloth, with a long white and pink flower garland and layered rudraksha malas. He rests one hand on a tall gold trident and wears beaded bracelets. Behind him stand a large rock-like backdrop with small dark deity figures and a golden trident on the right, under green stage lighting. a person is seated centrally with distinctive turban, garland and malas.2016-12-02