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A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robes, wearing a multicoloured flower garland, sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin cloth. Behind the throne is a large carved relief of a multi-armed deity murti holding a trident-like staff. In the foreground, a person with long dark braided hair wearing an orange garment holds a lit multi-flame brass oil lamp toward the throne. Carved copper-coloured panels, brass lamps and a copper pot decorate the stage. The scene resembles a ritual aarti offering before a throne.

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A figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion arms, draped with a tiger-skin rug, wearing a multi-coloured flower garland and rudraksha mala. In the foreground, a person with long dark braided hair in an orange garment holds a lit multi-branch oil lamp toward the throne. Behind the throne are carved wooden screens and a relief panel, with a trident displayed to the left.2016-05-02A photograph of a ceremony on an ornate stage. Centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange turban sits on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion and red cushions, wearing a red-and-white beaded garland. Behind the throne stands a carved deity murti with multiple arms and a carved wall of elephants. In the foreground at left, a person with long dreadlocked hair, seen from behind, holds up a lit multi-flame oil lamp for aarti. Brass lamps, a terracotta pot and a copper vessel flank the stage. Visible people: two.2016-05-02May 03 20162016-05-03February 26 20132013-02-26A ceremonial stage with an ornate gold throne-like seat (peetha) backed by a large carved relief of a seated deity with multiple arms holding ritual objects, flanked by carved sage figures. On the golden seat sits a large printed portrait of a smiling man in orange-red robes, a red turban and a rudraksha mala, with a tiger-skin cushion and a trident (trishul) leaning beside it. Brass lamps hang on the red draped pillars, and pots of green plants and a brass lion figure sit on striped textiles. In the foreground, a person in light brown clothing with dark hair holds up a hand toward the lamps, performing aarti. The portrait is a printed depiction on the throne, not a physical person.2017-01-03 +1 copiesGolden ornate throne with tiger-skin cushion and red cushions in a temple hall, backed by a carved relief of a seated multi-armed deity and two sages with hands folded. A large framed portrait on the throne shows a smiling figure in saffron robes, red-orange turban and a long white bead necklace. A golden trident stands to the left, a golden lion figure sits on the floor, and a golden bowl and lamps stand nearby. In the foreground, a person with dark hair and bare arm raises a lit lamp toward the throne. Red curtains and potted plants frame the scene.2017-01-03 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20172017-01-03A gilded throne with an ornate arched back stands on a tiger-skin rug before a carved wooden backdrop showing a seated deity and sages. A printed photograph of a robed, red-clothed figure with a red turban and rudraksha mala sits on the throne in a meditative pose. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair, seen from behind, wearing a saffron garment, raises a lit flame in a lamp. A golden trident stands to the left, a golden lion figure sits near the base, and red-curtained wooden lanterns frame the stage with potted plants.2017-01-03 +1 copiesFebruary 26 20132013-02-26August 09 20172017-08-09 +1 copiesFebruary 26 20132013-02-26March 18 20132013-03-18