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Night photograph of a ceremonial procession. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a vertical white-and-red forehead mark, a red-and-saffron shawl and a garland of beads sits on a raised decorated seat, his face turned toward the viewer. In the foreground, blurred silver-coloured statues or figures wear red and gold cloth and a bare-chested figure wears white beaded necklaces. a person seated at the centre wearing a saffron shawl and rudraksha-style garland.

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A man seated on a silver-framed throne in a dim, blue-lit hall, wearing a red-orange garment with gold border, a long gold-beaded garland, gold bangles and a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead. His hair is long and swept back, and his hands rest folded in his lap. Blurred foreground objects, including a metal stand and a rounded silver vessel, frame the shot. This is Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, saffron-red ornate clothing and gold garland; he is seated in a presiding role.2015-12-25A photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver throne with carved floral patterns, at night against a blue-lit background. He has long, voluminous dark hair, a white forehead band with a red bindi, and wears a reddish-maroon shawl with gold trim over his shoulders, a thick gold-coloured garland of beads, a pendant necklace, and gold armlets and bangles. His hands are clasped in his lap and he looks forward. Blurred red and gold fabrics and bright blurred lights are in the foreground.2015-12-25A man seated on an ornate silver throne at night, framed by blurred foreground objects including silver and red ceremonial items. He wears a maroon-red wrap over his shoulders, a long multi-strand beaded necklace, a pendant, bangles, and a white and red tilak on his forehead. His hands rest together in his lap and he smiles toward the camera. Soft blue and purple lighting and haze surround him, with a blurred silver staff or ceremonial rod at upper left. Appearance cues of long swept hair, saffron-maroon clothing, ornate necklaces and a throne suggest a person seated in a ceremonial role, though identity is uncertain.2015-12-25Outdoor evening event lit with purple and warm stage lighting. A central figure sits on an ornate carved dark wood throne with brown leather upholstery, wearing a saffron-red robe with orange-gold border, layered rudraksha and bead malas, and a large ceremonial gold-bead necklace with a red floral garland; a red floral crown or garland sits on his head and he holds a small object in his hand. Standing around him are attendants in white dhotis and white upper cloths with brown-gold borders, some wearing rudraksha malas and red garlands. To the left a tall silver staff with ornate finial is planted in front. A woman in a red sari stands at the far right holding a red bag. Ritual reception or satsang setting.2015-12-24A night-time outdoor event in red-lit darkness. A person seated in a dark red leather throne-style chair wears a red-orange garment, long ornate red-and-gold beaded garlands, a rudraksha-style mala and a bracelet, and holds hands together in the lap. Around the seat, several men stand in white dhotis and bare upper bodies, some wearing dark or red shawls and beaded necklaces. On the left a silver trident is visible.2015-12-24March 18 20132013-03-18A seated man with long dark hair, eyes closed, sits on an ornate silver-framed throne with red cushions in a hall with pink walls. He wears a rust-brown and saffron-bordered dhoti, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a gold waist ornament, with a red tilak on his forehead. His right arm rests on his thigh and his left hand is held near his lap. Brass lamps and figures, including a brass deity-like figure with a crown and a silver staff with a serpent head, stand beside the throne. Devotees in white, orange and pink sit in the background and in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, gold ornaments and saffron-toned clothing on a throne, matching the page's description of a discourse.2017-08-13 +1 copiesDecember 25 20152015-12-25August 13 20172017-08-13 +1 copiesDecember 24 20152015-12-24August 13 20172017-08-13 +1 copiesAugust 13 20172017-08-13 +1 copies