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Indoor satsang hall with gold curtains and a ceiling-mounted screen. A man seated on an ornate gold and red throne decorated with yellow and purple flowers wears an orange robe and a long flower garland, and is clasping hands with an older woman in a white-and-gold embroidered sari who bends toward him. Standing nearby, a woman in a white sari with a shoulder bag and a woman in a white top and jeans turn toward the scene, and a small pink flower offering sits on the floor beside a water bottle.

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August 29 20092009-08-29November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesAugust 30 20092009-08-30A photograph of a padha pooja-style ceremony on an ornate gold-and-red throne dais draped with red and gold fabric and red flower garlands. A man in saffron-orange robes with a red undergarment sits on the throne, smiling, while a woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels or bends forward to hold his hand near his feet. Two more women in white saris stand to the left, and a cameraman in a white striped shirt films from the right, with a man in a brown shirt and another person in white standing nearby.2009-08-25July 16 20092009-07-16A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe on a gilded throne decorated with white and red flowers and a long white garland with yellow tassels. Behind the throne hang orange, yellow and green draped fabrics framed by floral arrangements. A man in a white shirt and jeans stands at left, reaching toward the seated figure, while women in white and blue saris and a white outfit gather around, one touching the throne. A kneeling person in orange clothing sits at the lower left beside a small table with offerings, and a man in white dhoti stands at the far left. The red floor and green carpet edge are visible in front of the throne.2009-01-28A photograph of devotees approaching a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in a plain room. The seated person wears orange robes, a long garland of white and red flowers, and a dark beaded mala, with long dark hair. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with long grey hair, stands in front holding offerings. Standing devotees include a man in a white checked shirt, women in white and orange saris and a white sari with red border with flower-adorned hair, and another man in white. A child in orange sits at lower right. Pink and white flower petals cover the floor, with a striped mat and brass vessels beside the throne. A red plastic chair stands at left.2009-08-09A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange saffron clothing, a garland of multicoloured flowers and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling as he holds a small blue packet and a sweet-like offering. Behind him a gold-carved throne back shows a deity relief, and flower-decorated arches frame the scene. In front, a young woman in a white dress and a woman in a gold-bordered white sari stand offering a paper item. A second man in orange robes and beads stands between them. A metal bowl of wrapped candies sits at the right, and a fan is at the left.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, receiving a tray of offerings from a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a name badge. He sits before a gilded, ornate throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a golden lion-like carving. A man in white kurta stands behind, another woman in white sari and orange-clad devotees with a red-and-gold textile backdrop are visible, with a tray of fruit and a small brass vessel in the foreground. a person seated on the throne, receiving the offering.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage in a hall. A man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-topped backrest, backed by an arch of red, orange and white flowers. He holds a string of rudraksha beads in one hand and smiles. Around him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, a younger man in orange robes holding out a garland, and several women in white and cream sarees with orange borders stand close, some reaching toward the throne. A black pedestal fan is at the right edge.2009-11-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, in front of a painted backdrop of large banyan-like trees. The seated person wears a saffron/orange robe and is smiling, with long dark hair, and is positioned on a red footstool. A man in white ritual clothes stands at left, bending slightly toward the seated figure while holding an object near their hands. A woman in a white sari with a maroon border kneels at right, reaching toward the throne's base. Two younger women stand at right, one in a yellow shawl and white sari, the other in a pink and orange outfit. Another white-clad person bends over at far left beside a small table with a water bottle.2010-02-13A stage darshan at an indoor hall. A figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with marigold garlands, with a gold footstool before it. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a grey-silver sari bend forward to offer reverence, touching hands near the throne. Two women stand to the right: one in a white sari with gold border, another in white with an orange shawl. A woman in an orange garment stands at the left edge. A white-draped table holds fruit and offerings. Hanging marigold garlands and small lamps decorate the backdrop, and a gold-bordered tapestry frames the stage. Seven people are visible.2009-02-14