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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long dark rudraksha mala and a red tilak sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, extending his right hand toward a bowing devotee. The devotee, in orange and green cloth, bends forward with hands joined and palms together, while another devotee in white kurta with an orange scarf stands at left with arms folded. Behind the throne are gilded pillars, a gold and red canopy with floral garlands, and greenery beyond.

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August 02 20102010-08-02A photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions. He wears white and red-and-purple flower garlands and a red tilak on his forehead, with long swept-back hair. A man in a white-and-grey checked shirt and grey trousers stands at left, reaching out with both hands to the seated figure in a gesture of respect. At left edge, another person in orange garments is partly visible. Behind the throne, a large deity murti in orange drapery is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, and brass lamps stand in the background. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, garlands, throne) is seated in person, receiving the devotee's gesture.2010-08-01May 08 20122012-05-08August 05 20102010-08-05August 10 20112011-08-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a large gilded backrest and maroon cushions, hands folded in his lap. He wears a gold-toned multi-strand bead necklace with a large golden pendant, a rudraksha-style bead bracelet on his upper arm, and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him hang orange and green garland decorations and woven mats. At the lower left, the back of a seated person's head is visible, and a hand holds a small ritual object near the lower edge. Two microphones appear at the right and left. The scene looks like a formal satsang or discourse setting.2011-02-22January 1st 2013August 02 20102010-08-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, framed by a dark stone wall and painted deity figures at the edges. He wears an orange turban with a red tilak, an orange saffron-coloured cloth wrap, multiple strands of rudraksha-style beads and a gold chain, and gold armbands; he smiles with eyes closed and holds a white fan-like object. A green parrot perches on the left armrest. A man in a striped orange-brown shirt sits in the foreground with his back to the camera, and two women in teal and dark saris are partly visible at the lower edges, one holding a small object. Brass oil lamps hang from chains on either side. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron wrap, rudraksha beads and ornate gold throne setting are the qualifying cues for the seated figure.2012-02-09A seated man in an orange-red robe and sleeveless orange top sits on an ornate gilded throne with red zebra-striped cushions, wearing long red and yellow garlands and a flower tucked in his hair. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward, clasping his hands in greeting or reverence before him, while another man in white with an orange shawl and a devotee in orange stand nearby. Behind the throne are a green-and-gold drape, a gilded backrest with a deity murti relief, and a brass tray of offerings. Printed copyright text overlays the lower right of the image.2009-06-13A photograph of a padapuja ritual at a temple setting. A man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, smiling and extending his hand toward an older woman with grey hair in a white top and pale blue sari. She holds a small tray or offering plate on a gilded stand with brass items, reaching toward him. Behind the throne stands a deity murti dressed in yellow and purple cloth with purple and yellow garlands. A second man in orange robes stands behind the woman, and gilded pillars frame the scene.2010-08-05August 10 20112011-08-10