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A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair and a vibhuti-marked forehead, wearing a sleeveless orange garment and orange dhoti with a gold bead necklace, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. The figure sits on a red and gold brocade-draped seat. In the foreground, a silver padapuja plate holds pink and white flower petals beneath bare feet, while another person in orange with a rudraksha bracelet pours water from a silver vessel with a long handle. A cream wall and a lamp appear at the left edge.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe and orange dhoti with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi and a gold bead mala draped at the chest, hands pressed together in anjali in front of the chest with eyes lowered. Silver-tinged pink and gold brocade cloths drape the cushioned seat. Below, a silver tray holds pink and white flower petals in which the seated figure's feet rest, while a bald attendant in glasses and an orange garment pours or offers from a silver vessel with a lit wick on a spouted stand. This is padapuja-style foot worship, and the seated figure is shown as a devotee-style subject in a ritual setting, so the appearance cues are strong but not conclusive.2009-10-11A photograph of a seated figure in orange sleeveless robes and orange trousers, with a red bindi, long dark hair and a gold bead necklace, hands pressed together in prayer namaskar with eyes lowered. He sits on a white-draped seat with pink and gold brocade cushions. In front of him a silver tray holds a pair of ornate gold sandals, and a silver bowl sits on a red cloth at the lower right. A silver lamp glows at the left edge.2009-10-11A seated man in an orange sleeveless kurta and orange dhoti sits on a white sofa draped with pink and gold brocade cloth, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. He wears a long gold-bead necklace and a small red mark on his forehead. His bare feet rest on a silver tray filled with pink and white flower petals, with a silver pot and other brass plates with fruit visible at the edges of the frame. A faint logo sits in the upper left corner.2009-10-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a sofa draped with pink and gold brocade. Multiple gold-toned beaded necklaces hang on the chest. In the foreground a bald man in orange robes and glasses holds a silver vessel of water and a silver bell near a silver tray of pink and white flowers where the seated figure's feet rest. A white wall and a small fan are in the background.2009-10-11A seated man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes lowered. He wears a sleeveless orange robe and orange dhoti-style garment, with a gold bead necklace of ornate gold beads. He sits on a white cushioned seat draped with a pink and gold brocade cloth. A person in pink and orange clothing, with a gold bangle, holds a silver plate with incense sticks burning, and a silver tray of pink and white flower petals sits at his bare feet. A soft lamp glows at the left edge. This is a worship moment with incense and flowers offered before the seated man.2009-10-11A photograph of a long-haired man in orange saffron robes seated on a white-covered chair draped with pink and gold brocade throws, his palms pressed together in prayer and eyes closed. He wears a gold bead necklace and a small red mark on his forehead. Devotees perform padapuja: a woman in a maroon top pours water over his bare feet from a gold vessel while a seated man in white kurta holds a gold bowl and a tray of pink flowers rests beneath the feet. Silver bowls, brass lamps and a silver basin sit on the floor.2009-10-11A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits with palms pressed together in anjali, eyes closed, during a padapuja. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and a gold ornamental pendant, with long garlands of white jasmine and red roses draped over his shoulders and down to his bare feet. He sits on a white-draped seat with a gold and maroon brocade cloth beside him. Silver puja vessels and flowers rest on the floor before his feet, and a person in orange is partially visible at the lower right edge. The man's appearance with long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style pendant and ceremonial garlands is consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable match.2009-07-25August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09A seated man with long, dark, wavy hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on a carved wooden seat, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange garment over red undergarments and a dark rudraksha mala. He holds his cupped hands together in front of his chest with eyes lowered. Before him is a brass puja setup with a tall brass kalasha, brass lamps, incense sticks, a silver bowl, flower petals, bananas and fruit. A book lies on his lap. The dark background suggests an indoor ritual setting.2007-11-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, eyes closed and palms pressed together in prayer. He wears a long garland of white flowers with red blossoms and multicoloured beads, and a red tilak on his forehead. A woman in orange clothes holds a silver aarti lamp with a lit flame before him, and a man in white clothes sits at right with hands folded. Gold lion-shaped figures flank the throne, a silver tray of petals sits in front, and yellow curtains hang behind. a person identification is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-09-07A seated man with long dark hair and a small red bindi on his forehead sits on an orange round-backed throne-like chair with orange cushions, hands pressed together in anjali mudra at his chest. He wears a sleeveless saffron-orange robe draped over his body and pale orange cloth covering his legs, bare feet resting on an orange platform. Behind him hang deep maroon velvet drapes. A small gold ornament lies on the armrest. Appearance-based, a person seated in a ceremonial chair, offering prayerful greeting, in a stage-like setting.2010-06-30