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A stage photograph showing a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with a large flower garland in orange, yellow, red and purple marigolds and a golden canopy above. The seated figure wears an orange robe and a flower garland and is placed centrally before a dark blue curtain. To the left, a standing man in an orange robe holds a long staff, and beside him a white-clad elderly man sits; further left, two men in white dhoti-style garments and another in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style necklace stand near the stage edge. Two pedestal fans, stage lights and metal truss are visible overhead.

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A photograph of a hall set for a formal reception around an empty golden throne. The throne has red cushions and a gold footstool with a red cushion, and is framed by an arch decorated with orange marigold garlands, multicoloured flower strands and a large red floral motif, with a yellow fringed canopy above. A patterned rug lies on the white floor in front. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand and move around the room, including one bare-chested man with an orange turban near the throne. Men in white dhotis with gold borders stand in the background near a dark curtain, and one man holds a bundle of flowers. A camera operator with equipment is visible at the left edge.2010-10-24January 01 20082008-01-01October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20092009-01-01A flower-decorated stage with a throne covered in red, white and orange garlands. Brass oil lamps (kuthu vilakku) stand on the red-tiered platform, with rose petals and a marigold garland arranged at the steps. Maroon velvet drapes hang behind, and a large banner with a faded portrait is at top left. Two men in white shirts stand at right, one holding a microphone. The scene suggests a satsang gathering, though the page does not establish the event.2007-07-29January 01 20092009-01-01A seated figure in white dhoti and shawl sits on a gold throne beneath a golden umbrella and a gold crown with a peacock feather, wearing a red and white garland and gold chains, hands pressed together in namaste. The throne is framed by an arch of yellow marigolds with red, green and purple flower rows. In front, orange-robed devotees sit in prayer: two men at left with gold necklaces and folded hands, a woman at right in orange with glasses, and another woman in orange at center right. Silver and brass ritual vessels, fruit, and marigold garlands fill the foreground on a tented stage.2009-01-01Outdoor stage at a large festival event, decorated with gold and yellow floral backdrop, red and green arched frames and a golden throne-like seat. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned gilded peetha, with a crown-like headpiece, holding a ceremonial object. Three to four attendants in orange robes stand around a white-draped altar with fruit offerings, brass vessels and a brass elephant figure; two raise arms in ritual gesture. A large crowd of devotees fills the lower foreground.2008-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) under a golden umbrella, framed by an arch covered in yellow flowers and white ribbon-like floral borders. The seated man wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red garland and a gold necklace, and raises both hands in blessing. Around the dais, several people in saffron-orange robes sit, one in front holding a long-handled object, and a woman in orange sits at the right. Offerings of flowers and brass vessels lie on the platform in front of the throne. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair and gold necklaces, cues consistent with the page's identification, though the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm.2009-01-01A photograph of a festival stage decorated with marigold flowers, a golden canopy and a large floral arch. A seated figure in the centre, dressed in white and red garlands with a crown-like headdress and a golden necklace, sits on a throne-like seat with hands pressed together in namaskar. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit on both sides of the stage in prayer, some with hands folded, and two women in orange saris sit to the right. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style offering and fruit are arranged on the platform. The scene suggests a ceremonial puja, with a canopy and ornate throne beneath the central figure.2009-01-01A decorated outdoor stage under a white tent at a festival event. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, framed by a large white-and-red floral arch with yellow backdrop and gold umbrella. The seated figure wears a white dhoti-style garment, gold necklaces, and a gold chain. Two golden trishula staffs stand at either side. Gold elephant sculptures flank the throne, and marigold garlands drape the stage edge. Seated attendants in orange and saffron robes sit on the platform and at the lower edge, some with shaved heads and long hair. Balloons and flower arrangements decorate the right side.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01