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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands pressed together in anjali mudra. The figure wears orange ochre robes, a rudraksha mala and a sandalwood-marked forehead with a horizontal white tilak, with long dark hair. Behind the throne hangs a large backdrop printed with a pink-lit mountain peak, flanked by purple draping, with orange and white flower arrangements beside the throne and a ceremonial staff at its left. Another person in orange robes sits at the far left edge, partly cropped. The throne carries a patterned cloth and marigold petals.

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September 07 20122012-09-07A seated figure in orange and saffron clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a gold lotus-petal base, palms pressed together in namaskar. Long dark hair, a white vertical tilak on the forehead, and beaded rudraksha malas are visible. Two painted deity statues stand to the left, one wearing an orange turban and ornate necklaces, the other with a crown and jewelled garland. Behind the stage hangs a backdrop of a snow-capped mountain peak, with purple drapes, marigold flowers and a brass tray of offerings at the right. A microphone stand stands at the left edge and a red carpet covers the stage floor. No other physical people are visible.2012-09-07September 07 20122012-09-07July 07 20092009-07-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a red and green flower garland arched over its backrest, palms pressed together in namaskar. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a bindi-marked forehead, with long dark hair swept back. Flanking the throne are vases of orange and yellow marigolds, a brass trident on the right, and a stage backdrop of draped gold fabric and blue sky. A patterned rug covers the stage floor.2009-07-05July 05 20092009-07-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a zebra-striped mat, palms pressed together in namaste. He wears a white forehead band, a red bindi, earrings and layered rudraksha-style beaded malas with a gold pendant, and long dark hair. A tall staff with a white cloth wrap leans at the left of the throne. Flower arrangements in orange and pink flank the throne, and a painted rocky mountain backdrop with blue draping fills the stage. The a person label applies to the throned figure given the saffron robes, malas and hair, though his appearance is distinct from a generic priest; the stage setting suggests a satsang or discourse.2012-09-07A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with red and green garlands, with hands pressed together in namaste. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and has long dark hair and a tilak on his forehead. Flanking the throne are brass vessels with yellow and orange flowers, a trident (trishul) stands at the right, and a gold draped backdrop with a blue painted background frames the stage.2009-07-07September 07 20122012-09-07September 07 20122012-09-07A man with long swept-back dark hair and a white tripundra mark on his forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved, arched back and red cushions. He wears saffron/orange ochre robes, a rudraksha mala, a ceremonial gold pendant and drop earrings, and smiles broadly. A tiger-skin style cloth drapes the seat. Behind him is a large backdrop of a rocky mountain face in pink and white against blue fabric. Orange and white flower arrangements in vases flank the throne, and a rod with twisted cord stands at the left. The photo is of a stage setting with the seated figure as the focal point, consistent with a person seated on the throne at a satsang.2012-09-07July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copies