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A photograph inside a temple hall showing a seated figure in a red-brown garment with bare shoulders, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a green-and-gold ceremonial necklace, smiling as devotees crowd close. The seated figure sits before a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange, red, white and green. Foreground devotees include a man in a blue checked shirt and a woman in a pink sari, one holding a small bundle wrapped in green cloth. Gilded carved ornaments with a lion-like motif stand at the right edge of the frame.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. The seated person wears a reddish-maroon garment, a long ornate necklace of green beads and gold pendants, and has hair tied up in a bun. Beside him is a golden lion-head figure and a basket of white flowers. Several devotees surround the throne: a man in a striped shirt at left, a woman in a red blouse and gold jewelry at right, and others in pink and colourful saris at the bottom edge, some holding a baby. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the throne, ornate garlands and distinctive ceremonial adornments. Gold and green details decorate the background.2015-07-31A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace on a gold-ornamented throne, smiling, before a large floral garland of yellow marigolds and red and green flowers. Devotees in saffron and white saris and white and checked shirts approach to offer flowers, fruit and a garland. A brass oil lamp and a bowl of fruit sit beside the seated figure. A man in white with a mala stands at left among the devotees. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram hall with a carved gold pillar at left.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31Photograph inside a temple hall decorated with a large floral garland arch in red, yellow and green, and gold-painted deity figures behind. A central seated figure wears a red-orange shawl over a saffron-toned garment, a garland of flowers and a sacred bead necklace, and smiles while a devotee leans forward to touch the seated person's hands. The seated person is on a gold-trimmed throne with a gold lion-face armrest. Around them, a bald man in a white shirt, a man in a checked shirt, a woman in a green sari and a toddler in a patterned outfit are seated or kneeling, and a woman in orange clothing stands at right. A standing fan is at left. The people present are a person in red-orange robes receiving devotees, which the scene is consistent with from the throne and garland, though the face is not used for identification.2015-07-31Festive temple scene with a man seated on a decorated throne in a red-orange robe, wearing layered garlands of white and orange flowers and a rudraksha mala, smiling as devotees gather close. Behind him a large throne backdrop is covered in striped garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. Around him stand devotees: a bald man in an orange shawl at left, a man in white with a dark shawl and a man in a white dhoti with a brown shawl, a woman in a dark red sari at right, a young girl in white, a small boy at left and several other people in the foreground. A brass oil lamp and a golden lion-headed armrest appear nearby. Probable Swamiji (seated, orange-red robe, long dark hair, rudraksha mala and garlands) receiving devotees, consistent with a Guru Purnima satsang.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A seated man in a rust-brown robe and rudraksha malas, with a white jasmine garland and gold ceremonial necklace, smiles broadly on a throne decorated with a large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple and white flowers. A girl in a teal top and striped sari bends to offer something at his feet as a woman in a red-and-white sari at right folds her hands in greeting. Behind him stands a bald priest with white forehead marking, wearing an orange shawl and beaded necklaces, beside a gold ceremonial vessel. a person is seated centrally, identified by his rudraksha malas, gold necklace and ochre robe. Bidadi ashram setting with brass lamps overhead.2013-07-22A photo of a seated man on a gold-trimmed throne decorated with yellow, red and white marigold and rose garlands. He wears an orange-red shawl, a rudraksha mala, a long multi-strand garland of pink and white flowers and a gold pendant, and smiles as a woman in a red blouse and patterned sari leans in to offer something with her hands. A man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a woman in dark clothing sits at right. A microphone stands near the throne and a gold-lit shrine appears behind.2015-07-31A seated figure in a rust-red robe and red turban sits on a gold-upholstered throne before a floral backdrop of yellow, orange, red and green marigold and rose garlands. He wears a rudraksha mala and a long beaded necklace of green and yellow beads, and smiles while a devotee in a red sari and gold bangles leans in to offer a small sweet or food item. A man with white vibhuti markings and a gold-trimmed white shawl stands at left, and a woman in a pink-gold top sits at lower left with a second woman in dark hair at the foreground. A golden lion-head ornament and a brass lamp stand on the left. Probable Swamiji, seated in the centre, wearing a rust-red robe, red turban and rudraksha mala.2015-07-31A seated man in a rust-brown dhoti and draped brown shawl sits on a flower-decorated throne, smiling, wearing a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, gold bangles and earrings. He extends his hand to a woman in a green sari with a long braid who kneels in front, offering something in her cupped hands. Behind the throne, a wall of red, white, purple and yellow garlands forms a large arch. Two shaven-headed priests with white tilak on their foreheads and orange cloth stand to the left. Marigold and rose petals cover the throne base. a person is probable, based on the ornate gold necklace, shawl and distinctive presentation, in an offering moment during the Guru Purnima celebration at Bidadi.2013-07-22