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A seated figure in orange silk robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-upholstered throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, white, red, purple and green. He wears a long white and red flower garland, a thick gold bead necklace, gold bangles and a red tilak on the forehead, and holds a silver ceremonial staff in one hand. Lit oil lamps in silver and gold stand beside the throne, and flower petals lie in the foreground. Several long-haired, saffron-clothed figure traits suggest a person seated in a ceremonial setting.

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December 11 20112011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 11 20112011-12-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gilded throne with cushioned gold armrests, smiling and gazing to the side. He wears a white and red flower garland, layered gold beads, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets, and holds a silver staff with a bird-headed finial. Behind him is a large throne back covered in bands of marigolds and white blossoms, with a silver vessel, brass oil lamps hanging from above and many small lit lamps along a dark wall. a person seated in a ceremonial setting, with ritual lamps and floral decor.2011-12-11April 12 20122012-04-12 +1 copiesA seated man on a gold-embossed throne, wearing an orange turban, orange garments and layered garlands of white jasmine and red, yellow and purple flowers. He sits with his right hand raised in greeting and a smile, a long white-and-red garland draped over his shoulder and chest, and a wooden rod in his left hand. Behind him the throne is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, and brass oil lamps (deepa) with lit flames stand on both sides. At the lower edge, blurred hands and a head of a devotee are visible near the flowers. The person matches the swamiji cues of an orange turban, orange clothing and ceremonial garlands, and is identified as Swamiji (probable) receiving devotees in a pada puja setting.2011-12-11A smiling man seated on an ornate gilded throne with embossed silver-and-gold repoussé panels and a circular medallion behind him. He wears a brown-gold turban with a red bindi, an orange saffron garment with a gold border, a long gold bead mala, a gold pendant with a small deity emblem, and multiple white-and-green flower garlands. A microphone is positioned beside his face. A red-and-black patterned cushion lies beside him. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, turban, saffron clothing, gold mala and ceremonial garlands are visible cues of the presiding spiritual teacher delivering talks in this session.2008-12-27 +1 copiesNovember 17 20112011-11-17A photograph of a man seated on a golden throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, purple, white, red and green. He wears an orange turban, an orange wrap over the shoulder, saffron-orange robes, a long white and red flower garland, and a multi-strand gold-beaded necklace, with red and gold bangles on his arms. He holds a slender white object in one hand. Behind him, a floral backdrop rises above gold and silver oil lamps and string lights glow in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in orange ceremonial attire with a turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and garlands, the printed page caption noting the Pratyaksha Pada Puja event.2011-12-11December 29 20082008-12-29A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and red velvet cushioning, smiling. He wears a saffron-orange turban with a red tilak on the forehead, an orange robe, and long dark hair. Heavy garlands of white jasmine, red roses, green leaves and wooden-bead rudraksha-style strands drape over his shoulders and chest, with a gold pendant hanging from the center. He holds a small orange-bordered card in one hand at the lower edge. The setting suggests a formal ceremony honouring him, but no printed name is visible. a person appearance cues: saffron turban, flowing long hair, and rudraksha garland fit the candidate description, though the page says he was not at this event.2009-11-30A smiling man sits in a seated pose wearing a cream turban with gold zari edging and a red bindi on his forehead. He has long dark hair swept back, an orange saffron garment with gold borders, a gold chain, a heavy gold bead necklace, and a thick white and maroon flower garland draped over his shoulders. His hands rest folded on his knee. A tall gold ceremonial staff stands behind him, and a few people are partly visible in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, based on long hair, turban, saffron clothing and gold necklaces.2008-12-29