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A seated man in a rust-red robe with a leopard-print headband and long rudraksha malas sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushions. Two devotees in orange garments and white tilak stripes kneel near his feet, one tending to his feet while another holds a white cord. Standing behind, young women in orange saffron dress with rudraksha malas watch, one holding a mobile phone. A silver ornamental backdrop and gold pillars frame the scene at what appears to be a ritual setting. The central figure's appearance is consistent with the page's claim, with cues of long swept-back hair, a headband, rudraksha malas and gold necklace, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in a ritual role.

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December 10 20172017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A photograph of a seated man in saffron-brown robes on an ornate silver throne inside a gold-decorated hall. He wears a leopard-print headband, a long rudraksha mala, a gold chain and bangles, with long hair knotted on top. Around him, women in orange sarees and white body markings assist: one stands at left bending over him, another at right holds long white threads stretched toward him, and an elderly man in white kneels at his feet, guided by a woman in orange. Gold lion figures and a gold decorative panel frame the background. a person: the seated figure in saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, seated on the throne in the centre of the ritual.2017-12-10 +1 copiesA ceremonial scene on a stage with a silver-framed throne. A seated man in a rust-red robe with layered rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a leopard-print headband sits on a red-cushioned silver seat, a person by appearance. In front, a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti kneels and bows his head, while a woman in an orange sari with white marks on her arms and forehead bends to tie a thread and touch him. Another person in orange stands behind and a man in white dhoti stands at left.2017-12-10Photograph of a ceremonial puja at a temple-style setting. A bearded man seated on an ornate silver throne wears a leopard-print turban, an orange-brown robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold chain, with a tilak on his forehead. A devotee in white dhoti bows forward at his feet while two women in orange saris and saffron-orange clothing attend, one pouring or applying a substance and the other holding a white cord. A third woman in orange stands at right holding a cord, and a shirtless attendant stands at the left edge. The background has gold ornamental carvings and a green cloth.2017-12-10Ceremonial scene in an ornate golden hall with carved lion-headed pillars and a silver-framed throne. A seated man in rust-red robes, with long hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, is being honoured by attendants. Standing attendants in saffron-orange dress and crowns or headbands are offering him a white cloth or ritual item, while an elderly man in white dhoti kneels before him with bare chest and bowed head. A red-cushioned seat and a silver staff are visible at right. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne as the honoured figure.2017-12-17December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesPhoto of a ritual scene on a raised platform in front of an ornate silver backdrop. A bearded man with a leopard-print yellow headband sits on a silver-and-maroon throne wearing a dark red-orange robe, long rudraksha mala and gold necklace; he holds a white cord. Around him, women in orange saris with white tilak marks assist: one bends to tie a white blindfold over a seated devotee's eyes, another holds a bundle of white cords, and a third stands at right holding a white cord. A black speaker stand and small deity statue are at left, with a yellow pot at lower left.2017-12-10A seated figure in a rust-red robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate silver throne before a gold-and-silver backdrop. He wears a leopard-print headwrap and has long dark hair swept back. A kneeling devotee bows forward with hands joined while a woman in white-marked orange garments steadies the devotee's head with a white cloth. Other attendants in orange saris stand nearby, one holding a cloth and another with a white cord. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the central role of honour, receiving a devotional bow in what appears to be a ritual setting.2017-12-10A seated man in a rust-red robe, with rudraksha malas and a leopard-print headband, sits on a silver-legged throne in front of an ornate silver backdrop. He holds a white cord that a kneeling bare-chested man in a white dhoti bows his head toward. Two women in orange garments stand beside them; one bends forward and the other holds a white strip. The scene appears to be a ritual blessing. Watermarked photograph with a visible name caption reading Nithyananda Paramashivam.2017-12-10A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver throne at a ceremony. He wears a rust-brown robe, a rudraksha mala necklace, a gold chain, a yellow and brown printed headwrap and bangles, and sits barefoot on a red cushion. Two women in orange saris stand beside him, and one woman in orange holds a white measuring cord. Another person kneels at his feet, guiding the cord toward the ground, while a man in white dhoti on the left holds papers. Behind them are gold-toned carved panels and a decorated stage floor with a striped cloth. a person: the seated figure wears a rudraksha mala, a gold chain and a yellow headwrap, consistent with the page's a person reference.2017-12-10A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a gilded temple-style hall. A central figure sits on an ornate silver throne with a silver backrest, wearing a leopard-print headband, rust-red robes, a layered rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a gold-coloured armband. Around him, women in orange saris with rudraksha malas attend him, one adjusting a white thread or cord near his lap. A bare-chested man with white paste markings kneels before the throne with his head bowed. Gilded carvings and a golden backdrop fill the background. The figure's appearance and seated role are consistent with the page's reference to a person, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2017-12-10