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A seated man in a red-orange robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling broadly and holding a bunch of white flowers. The throne is framed by orange and yellow marigold garlands and small hanging lamps against a tan backdrop. Standing figures surround the stage: a man in a white shirt and dark trousers, another in a cream dhoti and shirt, a woman in a white and gold sari, and a man in an orange robe at left. A wooden stage floor and a white-draped table with offerings sit at right. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair, orange-red robe and garlands.

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Photograph of a seated figure in a red robe on a gilded throne-like chair, with marigold garlands and orange-red flower decorations on the backdrop of a stage. Around the throne, about eight people in white kurtas, dhotis and saris stand close, several touching or leaning toward the seated figure, one in a yellow saree and one with an orange shawl among them. The wooden stage floor is visible below. The seated figure has long dark hair and wears a red robe; the presentation cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so this is an unsure candidate in person, shown in a darshan-style setting with people receiving blessings.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14A photograph of a ceremony on a raised orange-carpeted stage in front of a gilded throne draped with red cushions and white and red flower garlands. A central seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged on the throne, with bare feet visible. Beside the throne, a standing man in an orange robe with curly hair leans in attentively. To the left, women in white and cream saris with gold borders stand near a young boy, and an older man in white clothes stands at the right edge. The stage backdrop is hung with flower arrangements in yellow, orange and red, and a gold-toned ornate pillar stands behind. Several people are seated in the foreground. The central figure appears to be a person, identified by the saffron robe, the long swept-back hair and the ceremonial throne setting, though the appearance is not fully certain.2009-08-02A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a wooden stage, decorated with marigold garlands and hanging oil lamps on a golden backdrop. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe and has long dark hair; the appearance is a probable Swamiji candidate with saffron clothing and long swept hair, seated in darshan. A line of devotees stands at both sides of the stage: men in white shirts and light trousers, women in saris and salwar kameez in yellow, orange and cream tones. A woman in white and a woman in a yellow-striped shawl approach the throne, one bowing, while a man at the front left gestures toward the stage. Small oil lamps and a water bottle sit on a white-draped table beside the throne.2009-02-14A photograph of a stage event with a gold-and-red ornate throne at centre, garlanded with marigold and red flower garlands, and a red cushioned seat. A central figure sits on the throne wearing a saffron/orange robe over a red undergarment, with long dark hair pulled back, smiling and looking toward a man. A standing man in a grey t-shirt and blue jeans with a wristwatch leans toward the throne and reaches out to it. On the left, a man in an orange robe with long dark hair touches his face. On the right, a woman with a long braid wears a white outfit with an orange shawl. Behind them is a red-orange draped backdrop, with small fruit and a water bottle on side tables. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and orange robes on a throne, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the candidate is marked unsure. Four physical people are visible.2009-08-31A photograph of a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold throne on a stage, wearing a flowing red-orange robe and holding hands in the lap. The throne is decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands and red cushions, with fruit offerings on a white-draped table beside it. Around the throne, a man in white shirt and khaki trousers stands at left, a man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands beside him, a woman in white sari adjusts offerings at right, and an elderly woman in a yellow-checked shawl stands at right with a man in white shirt. Marigold garlands and small hanging ornaments decorate the brown backdrop, consistent with a darshan or Kalpataru gathering. The seated figure resembles Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair and orange-red robes; the figure is seated in the central throne position.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14A decorated golden throne with a red velvet seat stands under a canopy of flower garlands in orange, red and white. A man with a shaved head and a red-orange tilak sits on it wearing an orange saffron robe over a red inner garment, hands folded, smiling. A kneeling man in a white dhoti and shirt sits on the red carpet before him. To the left, two women in white saris with gold borders stand; to the right, a man in an orange robe stands beside an older man in white. Red and white floral garlands drape the throne, with fruit on side tables. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron clothing and ornate ceremonial setting, consistent with a person seated in the role of guru receiving devotees at a pada-pooja ceremony.2009-08-02A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a gold throne (peetha) decorated with red and pink cushions and white garland draping. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on the throne, smiling, with a red and white flower garland across the throne back. Behind the throne is a flower-bedecked backdrop of red, orange and yellow blooms. To the left, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and another woman in pink stand near a young boy in white. On the right, a standing attendant in orange robes stands beside the throne, and an older man in white clothes stands at the edge. Several people in white and yellow sit at the lower right of the stage. The scene reads as a darshan or satsang event.2009-08-02A seated figure on an ornate gold throne is garlanded with red and white flowers, wearing an orange saffron wrap over a red undershirt with a red tilak mark on the forehead, smiling. A devotee in a white dhoti kneels before the throne with hands folded. On the left, two women in white saris with gold borders stand, one in a red blouse. On the right, a man in orange robes stands with hands clasped, and an older man in white stands at the edge. Above, a canopy of marigolds, roses and greenery hangs over pink and white drapery, with fruit set on side tables. The scene appears to be a pada-pooja or darshan ceremony. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person, with saffron wrap, long swept hair, and a seated position of honour.2009-08-02July 23 20092009-07-23February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14