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A group photo of about 20 men in orange and saffron turbans standing and kneeling around a central seated figure on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) in front of a deep red velvet curtain. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe and sits barefoot on red cushions, one hand raised. Most men hold up white certificates; several wear white kurtas and some wear orange or red shawls. A gold throne with carved backrest and a small offering tray sit beside them. Roles: certificate-holding disciples and devotees.

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A group photograph in a hall with deep red velvet drapes. A man seated cross-legged on a red cushioned dais in front of an ornate golden throne-backrest raises one hand in greeting; he wears saffron-orange robes with a yellow waist cloth and a red shawl across the shoulders. Around him stand and kneel about eighteen men in orange turbans, white shirts and kurtas, many with red or orange shawls and lanyards, most holding up white certificates. Red floor cushions and a pale tiled floor complete the scene. a person is seated centrally on the throne, the presenter of the certificates.2013-07-21 +1 copiesA group photograph on a stage with dark red draped curtains. A seated man in the centre sits on an ornate gold and red throne with red cushions, wearing saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and raises his hand in a blessing gesture. Around him, about twenty men in orange or saffron turbans and white kurtas, some with red-orange sashes, stand and kneel holding up white certificates. a person appears seated on the throne in saffron robes with long dark hair, and the people around him hold certificates. Red mats and cushions are arranged in front of the throne.2013-07-21A group photograph of about twenty men in orange turbans and white or light clothing, many holding up white certificates, posed around a central seated figure on an ornate gold and red throne in front of deep red velvet drapery. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe with a yellow sash and is raising one hand in a greeting gesture. The figure has long dark hair and wears a rudraksha-style necklace, giving a probable Swamiji appearance. Red floor cushions lie in the foreground, and several men kneel at the front in white and red shawls. Some men wear red scarves and lanyards. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally on the throne.2013-07-21July 21 20132013-07-21A group photograph of about sixteen men in orange turbans holding up white certificates, posed around a central seated figure on a large golden throne with carved ornate backrest. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, has long dark hair, and raises one hand in greeting. Several men in the back row wear white kurtas with red shawls and red lanyards; men in front sit on red cushions. Behind them hang deep maroon velvet drapes and a red-cushioned dais with a small offering tray. A probable Swamiji figure sits at centre on the throne, wearing saffron robes and long hair, consistent with the page's identification as a seated Swamiji presence receiving certificate holders.2013-07-21July 21 20132013-07-21A group of about twenty men stand and kneel around a gold ornate throne on a red-cushioned dais before a deep maroon velvet curtain. Most wear orange saffron turbans and white kurta-style clothes with orange or red sashes, and many hold up certificates. A central figure in orange-saffron robes sits smiling on the throne, making a hand gesture, with a red and gold cushion arrangement and flowers at his side. A man in a light beige shirt kneels in front holding a certificate. Many participants wear orange lanyards with medals.2013-07-21Group photo on a raised stage before a deep red velvet curtain. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Around him, dozens of women in orange turbans and saffron or red shawls, many holding up white certificates, pose on the stage in front. Some wear white kurtas or white salwar, others red and white sarees. Gold and red floral garlands decorate the throne backdrop on the right.2013-07-21July 21 20132013-07-21July 21 20132013-07-21Group photo in a hall with dark red velvet drapes. A man with long dark hair sits centrally on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arms, wearing an orange-saffron robe and waving. Around him, about twenty men wear orange turbans; many hold white certificates, and several wear white kurtas with orange-red scarves or lanyards. Red cushioned mats cover the floor in front, and a seated man in a grey-beige kurta kneels at the lower left holding a certificate.2013-07-21July 21 20132013-07-21