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A stage at a temple-style hall with a red curtain backdrop. On the left, a man in a rust-brown dhoti and a rust-brown turban sits on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing gold necklaces and a pink-and-white garland, with hands joined as he speaks at a microphone. Behind him stands a richly garlanded deity murti with a crown and a green cloth backdrop. On the right, a garlanded deity murti in pink and gold sits in a gold arch with an orange cloth, with a kalasha-like crown. A young attendant in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands at the right holding a small vessel and offering to the murti, with a tray of flowers and offerings before it.

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A seated man in a rust-orange and brown robe, a matching orange turban and a long pink-and-white garland sits with hands joined at the chest on a gold ornate throne with a leopard-print cushion, in front of a green backdrop wrapped with marigold and yellow flower garlands. To the right, a gold-framed arched shrine holds a deity murti in pink and gold silk, adorned with a gold crown, necklaces and a flower garland, with a kalasha and offerings on a yellow cloth. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at the right edge, one holding a small vessel. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop, with a microphone stand in the centre.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A stage ceremony with a seated man in a rust-brown robe and turban, a rudraksha-style garland of pink and white flowers, hands pressed in namaste, sitting on a gold throne with a leopard-print cushion draped in green and marigold garlands. Beside him a deity murti is adorned with gold jewellery and a garland, seated on a gold-and-orange throne. A young attendant in an orange robe, bare-chested with arm bands, holds a bell and a small vessel near the murti. A red curtain and ornate gold panels frame the stage. The seated man's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of ornate clothing and turban, but the identification is uncertain from appearance alone.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A photograph of a stage event before a red curtain. On the left, a seated man in a brown robe and orange-brown turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion, hands pressed together in namaste, with a pink garland draped around him. Beside him stands a deity murti decorated with yellow and purple garlands and a gold crown. In the centre-right, a gold-framed throne holds a deity figure in pink and gold dress with a tall gold crown and layered necklaces, covered in yellow and orange flower garlands, with a kalasha-like offering and flower arrangement at its feet. On the right, a young sannyasi in orange robes holds a lamp and offering, performing an aarti near the throne. The scene suggests a puja or darshan ceremony.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A stage at an ashram hall shows a seated man in a brown dhoti and brown turban on a gold throne with leopard-print cushions, hands folded at chest in greeting, with a pink-white garland around his neck. Behind him, a green cloth draped backdrop is decorated with flower garlands in yellow, red, orange and purple, and a deity murti sits under a crown. To the right, a gilded arch frames a standing deity murti in pink and gold with a crown and garland. A young man in a saffron dhoti and shawl stands at right, bare-chested, holding a small vessel. A microphone stand is in front, and a brass kalasha sits on a low stand. Offerings lie on the floor nearby, with a red curtain behind the stage. The seated man is a person candidate based on the turban, brown ceremonial clothing and garlands, though the appearance is only partly distinctive.2017-11-11A stage at a temple-style ceremony with a red curtain and gold-framed backdrop. On the left, a seated man in an orange-brown dhoti and orange turban sits on a leopard-print cushioned golden throne with a mala of pink and white flowers, hands pressed together in namaskar. Behind him a green-draped altar holds a crowned deity murti garlanded with yellow, orange, pink and white flowers. On the right, a deity murti in a gold arched shrine is dressed in a pink sari with gold jewellery, garlanded with yellow and red flowers, with an oil lamp flame in front. A young attendant in an orange robe stands at the right holding a lamp and a bell. Offerings of flowers lie on the floor. Overall this looks like a puja or aarti in progress. The man seated on the throne has distinctive orange-brown attire and a flower mala, but his face is not identifiable, so the a person candidate is uncertain.2017-11-11 +1 copiesNovember 11 20172017-11-11A stage with a red curtain backdrop, where a seated man in a rust-brown robe and a matching brown turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a leopard-print cushioned seat, wearing a white flower garland and gold ornaments. Beside him is a green and gold throne-like seat draped with yellow, orange and white garlands, bearing a deity murti with a gold crown and ornamented face. To the right, a large gold-framed peetha holds a deity murti adorned with garlands, a gold crown and a layered necklace, set on an orange cloth. A standing attendant in orange robes with long dark hair stands at the right edge. Floral offerings sit on a tray at the foot of the stage, and a microphone stands in front of the seated man.2017-11-11A seated figure in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a brown turban and a pink garland, sits on a gold throne with leopard-print cushions, hands folded in namaste before a microphone stand on a stage. The throne is backed by a green cloth and a large arrangement of yellow, red and white garlands around a deity murti. To the left, a seated female figure in brown and blue garments stands beside a garlanded statue, and at right a golden-framed seat holds a garlanded deity murti wearing a gold crown and jewelled necklaces, with an attendant in an orange robe and rudraksha mala standing by offering a lamp. Red velvet drapes form the backdrop. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain and no legible name appears on the image itself.2017-11-11