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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged with eyes lowered and hands clasped in his lap, on a richly gilded, ornate golden throne backed with carved floral motifs. Red and orange upholstered cushions flank him, and garlands of marigolds and white flowers drape the throne. A rudraksha mala hangs across his chest, and a red bindi marks his forehead. Dark drapery forms the background. A faint translucent logo appears in the upper left corner.

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September 30 20082008-09-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a draped shawl sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, eyes lowered, hands resting in his lap. He wears a rudraksha mala and a red mark on his forehead, with long swept-back dark hair. Garlands of red, orange and yellow flowers frame the golden backrest, and gold-embossed ornaments flank the throne. Dark blue drapery forms the background. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate throne setting match the appearance-based cues for this person.2008-09-30September 30 20082008-09-30September 30 20082008-09-30A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron shawl over orange robes and a long rudraksha mala. He sits on a red and gold tiger-striped cushioned throne in front of an ornate gilded backrest, with red and yellow flower garlands at the edges. His hands are folded in his lap and his eyes are lowered. Visible cues include the swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so he is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in darshan-style pose on a peetha throne. The photo has a copyright overlay that is not described.2008-09-30October 03 20082008-10-03October 02 20082008-10-02A seated man with long dark hair, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap, sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with a red zebra-striped cushion. He wears an orange saffron robe and a multi-strand white beaded necklace, with a red bindi on his forehead. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands decorate the golden backrest, and gilded lion figures flank the throne. The scene suggests a seated meditation or darshan setting.2008-10-03September 30 20082008-09-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a red and black tiger-striped cushioned throne framed by an ornate gold-leaf backrest. He wears a long silver-toned beaded necklace and a red bindi, with long dark hair swept back, and his hands rest together in his lap. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the throne edges, and a golden kalasha-like ornament stands to the left. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on a peetha/throne with saffron robes, long hair and a rudraksha-style mala.2008-10-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a red and black tiger-striped cushioned throne with an ornate gilded backrest. He wears a multi-strand silver-toned bead necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair swept back. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands decorate the golden throne, and a gilded lion figure stands at the left arm. The photo appears to be from a festival stage setting.2008-10-03A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a large gilded backrest and carved lion heads at the armrests. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, a red tilak marks the forehead, and a multi-strand beaded necklace hangs at the chest. Red and white flower garlands wrap the throne back, and red cushions with tiger-stripe patterns support the figure. Fruit and a water bottle sit on a table at the left edge, and a printed backdrop with painted deities hangs behind.2008-10-02