A photograph of a ritual performed on a stage before a dark blue curtain. A long-haired figure in a red robe with a red-edged border and a red bindi, wearing a gold-beaded necklace with clear crystal beads and a gold armlet, stands at left holding a small lit oil lamp aarti. Behind, a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a flame and bell. In front, a bronze deity murti of a standing figure with a crown, trident and staff is garlanded with red flowers. The murti stands on a gold-ornamented table, and an orange banner with Kannada script hangs at right. A red cushion is visible at left. The person in red is a probable Swamiji by appearance, given long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-red clothing, while the priest in white is a priest.