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A stage at a Navaratri Darbar with a seated figure on an ornate white silver throne with a parasol overhead. The seated person wears an orange-rust robe, a rust-coloured head wrap, rudraksha beads and a leopard-print cushion beneath him, with a microphone stand nearby. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, with long swept-back hair and orange clothing and rudraksha malas consistent with the cues. To the left is a golden-seated deity murti draped in white and red flower garlands; to the right a standing deity murti in a pink sari with a tall crown and orange and white floral garlands under a decorative canopy. Brass and metal vessels, a kalasha-like pot and small offering trays sit in front of the throne against a backdrop of a starry galaxy projection and red curtains.

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September 23 20172017-09-23 +1 copiesSeptember 23 20172017-09-23September 23 20172017-09-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate white silver throne on a stage, wearing a rudraksha mala and ornamental bangles, with a trident-topped finial above him. He holds his hands on his lap in a calm pose before a microphone stand. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows a purple and blue starfield. To the left, a deity murti is garlanded with flowers and wears gold ornaments; to the right, a garlanded murti in a purple sari sits on a yellow-draped platform beside a bronze kalasha and offerings. In the foreground, the backs of several audience members' heads are visible at the bottom edge of the frame, and a few more are partially visible. The setting appears to be a Navaratri darbar.2017-09-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap sits on an ornate white carved throne in front of a starry galaxy backdrop. He wears a rudraksha mala and bangles, with a leopard-print cushion beneath him and a microphone stand at his side. To the right, a decorated deity murti in a purple garment and rich garland of white and orange flowers stands under a multicoloured parasol. Brass vessels, a kalasha, small lamps and offering trays sit on the stage floor. The murti is a deity figure, not a person.2017-09-23 +1 copiesSeptember 23 20172017-09-23September 23 20172017-09-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage event with a seated man on an ornate white silver throne with a canopy, wearing a red-orange headband, orange-red robe and rudraksha mala, seated on a leopard-print cushion. Behind him a large blue and purple starfield backdrop. To the left a golden deity murti adorned with garlands, and to the right a decorated murti in purple and gold with garlands and a crown. In front of the stage, brass vessels and a low railing; in the foreground several seated devotees in white are viewed from behind. a person: the seated figure has a rudraksha mala, red-orange robe and headband cues consistent with the candidate, appearance-based label only.2017-09-23A seated figure in a decorated white throne with a canopy sits centre stage in a hall, in front of a backdrop of a starry galaxy. He wears a red-orange headwrap and orange-red robes, with a beaded necklace and a leopard-print cushion beneath him. On the left, a golden-clad deity murti stands in a garland-draped niche, and on the right a deity murti in a purple-and-gold sari is decorated with flower garlands and gold ornaments. Brass vessels and a drum sit on the stage. Several seated devotees in white are visible in the foreground, backs to the camera, at the bottom of the frame. a person is the figure on the throne, identified by his headwrap, rudraksha-style beads and orange robes. The setting suggests a Navaratri darbar.2017-09-23A seated figure in a white ornate throne sits centrally on a stage before a backdrop of a starry purple galaxy. The seated person wears a red-orange saffron robe, a matching red head wrap, layered rudraksha beads, and leopard-print cushions beneath him. Flanking him are two large decorated deity murti figures draped in flower garlands: one on the left in red and gold, one on the right with a purple skirt and gold ornaments. Brass kalasha-style vessels and a microphone stand sit at the stage edge. Several seated devotees in the foreground, mostly with grey and bald heads, face the stage from the lower frame. a person on the central throne, presented as a navaratri darbar with deity murtis. Appearance cues: red-orange saffron robe, red head wrap, rudraksha beads, and leopard-print seat cushions.2017-09-23September 23 20172017-09-23September 24 20172017-09-24 +3 copies