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A photograph on a festive stage at a Shivaratri-style event. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a forehead mark sits on an ornate orange-cushioned throne with carved black wooden arms, smiling as he receives an offering. A devotee in a white dhoti and white shirt kneels before him, presenting an item with both hands. Beside them, a younger man in orange robes with a long hairstyle and a gold chain kneels on the stage floor, and a sheet of orange and white backdrop is painted with mountains and a sunset sky. A microphone on a stand is at the right edge, and marigold-like petals are scattered on the stage floor.

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A photograph on a stage at an ornate golden throne with black carved armrests. A figure in a flowing orange robe with an orange shawl, rudraksha beads and a gold-toned necklace sits smiling, with long dark hair and a red mark on the forehead, receiving a small booklet from a kneeling man in a white dhoti and shirt who bows toward the throne. Beside the throne a younger man in orange robes and a garland holds a booklet, and another man in orange stands behind with a tilak and an orange cloth. Marigold flowers lie on the stage floor and a brass vessel sits near the throne. Behind is a large painted backdrop of a mountain landscape with a sunset sky.2010-02-12A photograph of a stage event. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with black carved armrests, smiling and extending a hand to a bald man in white who kneels before him holding a folded paper. A second man in orange robes with a long beard kneels at left, wearing a garland. A microphone stand stands at right and marigold flowers lie in the foreground. The backdrop is a painted scene of white mountains under a pastel sky. Two standing figures in white are partially visible at the left edge, bringing the visible people to about four.2010-02-12A photograph of a stage event with a long-haired figure seated on an ornate yellow throne with black carved arms, wearing an orange saffron robe and a gold-bead necklace, smiling as a man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels at the footstool offering something from his hands. A second figure in orange robes with a gold-bead necklace kneels at the left, and a microphone stand stands at the right. The backdrop shows a painted cloud-like image in soft blue, orange and white. Marigold flower garlands lie on the stage floor.2010-02-12A photograph of a stage event where a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with carved black armrests and a bolster cushion, smiling and extending a hand. Before him a man in white kurta and dhoti kneels and offers a folded paper or envelope. A second man in orange clothing with a garland kneels to the left, and white-clad attendants stand behind. A painted backdrop of pale mountains and sky fills the top, with a microphone stand at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, seated as the honoured speaker.2010-02-12A stage event with a figure in orange robes and a long swept-back hairstyle seated on a large gold throne with carved black armrests, a rudraksha-style necklace and ornate gold beads at the chest, a white tilak on the forehead, and bare feet resting on a small wooden footstool. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange robes and ornate gold necklace on the figure seated on the throne. A man in white kneels before the throne, holding an offering or document in both hands toward the seated figure. Beside him, a second person in orange robes with a long hairstyle and gold necklace kneels with head bowed. A man in white stands at left with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them hangs a large backdrop of a mountain-like scene in pastel orange and blue, with white draped curtains at left. Marigold and flower garlands line the stage floor in the foreground, and a microphone stand stands at right.2010-02-12A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate yellow throne-style chair on a stage. The figure wears orange saffron robes, a draped orange shawl, a long gold-beaded necklace and a small red-and-yellow forehead mark, with long swept-back dark hair. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a gold beaded necklace, seated in the central position of honour. A kneeling man in a white kurta leans forward to hand a small printed card or paper to the seated figure, while a younger man in orange with long hair and a gold necklace kneels to the left. A microphone stands on a stand at the right of the throne, and a painted backdrop of pale pink and orange hues fills the background.2010-02-12A stage event with a long-haired figure seated on an ornate yellow throne with black carved armrests, wearing an orange saffron shawl and orange garment, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a red-and-gold forehead mark and bare feet. A man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels in front of him, offering a folded paper or card with both hands. Beside them, a second man kneels in an orange top with a yellow-and-green garland, and a few people stand in the background, including a woman in pink. A painted backdrop of soft clouds and sky fills the stage, and a microphone stand sits at the right edge.2010-02-12Photograph of a stage event. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with carved black armrests, leaning forward and smiling as he receives a paper from a kneeling man in a white dhoti and shirt. A second younger man in orange clothing and a garland kneels or sits beside them on the left. A large painted backdrop of pale mountains and a sunset sky fills the background, with a microphone stand at right.2010-02-12A photograph on a stage in front of a painted backdrop of pale clouds and a soft sky. A long-haired man in an orange robe and orange shawl with gold beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne with carved black wooden armrests, smiling and extending his hand. A man in a white kurta kneels before him at the right, holding out a small white card or paper. Beside the throne, a younger man in an orange robe and gold necklace kneels at left, looking toward the seated figure. A microphone stand sits at the right edge of the frame. The seated man has long, swept-back dark hair and wears the visible cues of a saffron-robed guru; he is a person in the seated throne position, so the a person field is in_person.2010-02-12A photograph of a stage event with a large painted backdrop of a snowy mountain and sunset sky. A smiling man with long dark hair, saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on an ornate orange throne with black carved armrests, his bare feet resting on a footstool. Two attendants kneel before him: one in an orange robe with a gold chain, the other in white clothing, reaching toward a small table holding a glass bowl. A man in white on the left edge stands near a microphone stand. Marigold petals are scattered on the stage floor.2010-02-12A photograph on a stage at an evening satsang event. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a shawl and a beaded rudraksha mala necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-black throne-style chair with a yellow cushion and a footstool. A kneeling man in a white kurta and white dhoti offers a small printed booklet or pamphlet with both hands. A woman in orange clothing is partly visible behind the throne. A microphone stands at the right, and a painted backdrop of clouds and mountains fills the background.2010-02-12A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long orange shawl and a wooden bead necklace sits on a gold upholstered throne with carved black armrests, smiling, with long dark hair swept back and a red bindi. A man in a white kurta kneels before the throne on the stage, clasping the seated figure's hand and offering something. A second man in orange kneels to the left wearing a garland, and another orange-clad attendant stands behind. Marigold flowers lie on the stage, and a microphone stand stands at right against a pastel painted backdrop. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and a bead necklace, a Swamiji (probable) cue, presented as the honoured figure on the throne.2010-02-12