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A standing person in an orange-saffron sleeveless robe with a dhoti-style lower wrap and a red bindi on the forehead presses palms together in anjali namaskar on a stage. Barefoot, with a calm smile, they face a golden ornate throne with a golden canopy, deep burgundy velvet cushions with an orange cloth draped over them, and a carved golden lion figure beside it. A golden footstool with orange and gold brocade sits in front. A microphone stand, potted palms, and white and purple flower arrangements frame the stage, with blue drapery behind.

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A standing person in an orange-saffron sannyasi robe with hands pressed together in anjali namaskar greeting, stands on a stage to the left of an ornate gold throne. The gold throne has a gold canopy with a finial, a dark red velvet cushion and seat, gilded lion sculptures at its base, and orange and gold draped fabric. Green potted palms, white and purple flowers in a vase, and a blue draped backdrop frame the stage. A banner with red and white lettering is partly visible at the top right. A small microphone stand stands in front of the throne.2009-11-04A standing figure in an orange saffron robe with an orange-and-gold beaded mala stands on a stage with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, facing a large ornate golden throne (peetha) with dark red velvet cushions and a golden canopy above. Beside the throne is a wooden book stand, a small brass bowl, a golden footstool, and a microphone on a stand. Red and orange draped tables flank the throne, with bouquets of yellow, pink and red flowers in the foreground and on the right. Behind the stage a projection screen shows a colourful image, and a pattered wall hanging with animal motifs covers the backdrop. A softbox light stands at left. The standing figure appears to be a sannyasi or devotee greeting the empty throne.2009-10-02A person in an orange-saffron robe kneels on a white-draped platform before an ornate gold throne with red cushions, flanked by two gold lion figures and topped by a gold umbrella canopy. The person has hands pressed together in namaste with head bowed. The throne is decorated with pink and yellow flower garlands, and green leafy vine pillars and potted flowers frame the backdrop, with two electric fans at the sides. The orange-robed person is not wearing distinctive a person cues such as long swept hair, crown or rudraksha, so identity is uncertain.2008-10-11A person in a saffron-orange robe stands with palms pressed together in namaste on a stage before a gold-and-red ornate throne with a gilded canopy. A microphone on a stand stands in front of them. Vases of white and blue flowers, magenta blooms and red amaranthus flank the throne, and gold-edged cream draped tables sit at the sides. A blue and white backdrop hangs behind, with a projection screen above showing a figure with hands joined.2009-11-05A seated man in an ornate gold throne with red cushions makes a pranam gesture with palms pressed together at chest level. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and a long rudraksha mala with multiple strands around his neck, and his long hair is swept back. A microphone on a stand stands in front of the throne on a red carpet. Behind him are gold-leaf ornaments, an elaborate golden canopy, garlands of yellow and purple flowers hanging from the top, and a carved stone shrine with a small deity murti in a niche. The appearance fits the Swamiji candidate with several cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and a throne setting, though the identity is only appearance-based.2010-09-13 +1 copiesA seated man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar with eyes closed. He wears a flowing saffron-orange robe. Above the throne hangs a gilded umbrella with a lit lamp, and the throne is framed by garlands of yellow, pink, red and purple flowers. Gilded lion figures flank the seat, and flower arrangements rest on the stage. A white-draped platform lies in the foreground, with red banners behind. The setting appears to be a stage or hall, with a dark blue curtain backdrop.2008-10-04October 04 20082008-10-04October 12 20082008-10-12A photograph on a stage shows a standing person in a flowing orange-saffron robe with bare feet, hands pressed together in anjali mudra before a large ornate gilded throne. The throne has a carved gold back, gold armrests and legs, a deep red velvet cushion and a folded orange cloth on the seat. Beside it stands a red table draped with a red cloth with gold trim, holding a gold bowl and a water bottle. A potted palm and a white projection screen sit behind, and pink and white flowers appear at the right edge. The figure is not recognisable from appearance cues alone, so the identity remains unsure.2009-10-18A figure in a flowing orange-saffron robe and wrap with long dark hair and a red bindi walks across a stage with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Behind him stands an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, a gold canopy above it, and a dark maroon velvet seat cushion with an orange cloth draped over it. Red-and-gold cloth covers the side tables, which hold vases of red and white carnations and palm fronds. A red banner with partial lettering hangs at the top edge, and a plain grey wall forms the backdrop.2009-10-18A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered dhoti sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and lion-faced armrests, hands pressed together in namaste before a microphone on a stand. Long dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha-style necklace of gold beads with a flower garland are visible. Above hangs a golden canopy wrapped in white and red garlands, and the backdrop is decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands. Fruit, flowers and a small floral offering lie on the table in front. This appears to be a public satsang stage; the seated figure is a probable match for a person based on hair, saffron robes and gold adornments.2008-01-01A seated figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless wrap and orange robe sits barefoot on a white cushioned throne-like chair against draped purple, orange and teal satin backdrops. The figure has long dark hair, a red bindi and presses palms together in namaskar with eyes closed and a smile. A chrome-stand microphone stands at the right, a copper vessel with orange flowers sits on a small white table at the left, and a blue stage platform lies in front.2009-01-24