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A photograph of a stage set for a ceremony. A man seated on a red and gold throne wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe and a large rudraksha mala, and holds his hands together at his chest. Behind him is a richly decorated deity murti adorned with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands and a tall ornate crown. To the right, a standing gilt statue and a second adorned murti stand within a golden arch. A woman in an orange robe, at the right edge, raises a hand toward the arch while a shower of pink petals falls in the air. Red curtains and a microphone stand fill the background.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a silver-framed red-cushioned dais with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing a shrine. Behind him, a large deity murti is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, with a crown-like headdress and a rudraksha-style mala. To the right, a second deity figure in a green and gold dress and jewelled crown sits on a gold-framed throne draped in yellow-gold garlands, while a standing attendant in an orange robe holds a lamp near it. Two gold standing figures flank the shrine, and red drapes hang behind the stage. A microphone stand sits in the centre. The scene looks like a ritual satsang or puja setting.2017-11-24November 24 20172017-11-24A photograph of a temple-style stage with a large deity murti seated on a flower-decorated golden throne, garlanded in yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A man in a rust-orange robe and orange turban sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat at lower left, hands folded in namaskar, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. To the right, a smaller decorated deity figure stands in a green and gold sari-style dress under a garland-draped golden arch, and a golden standing figure stands between the thrones. At far right, a person in an orange robe stands near a lamp, and a dark-red draped cloth lies on the floor. Red curtains hang behind the stage.2017-11-24November 24 20172017-11-24November 24 20172017-11-24A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange wrap and orange turban, with multiple rudraksha malas across his chest and a hand gesture in his lap, seated on a silver-framed red cushioned throne before a red curtain. Behind him, a large deity murti is heavily draped in yellow, white and multicoloured garlands. To the right, a golden deity murti in a gilded arched niche wears a crown, jewelled necklaces and a green and red skirt with a garland. A golden standing murti with folded hands stands between them, and a small oil lamp sits on the dais.2017-11-24November 24 20172017-11-24November 24 20172017-11-24A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned silver throne before a dark red curtain, with a rudraksha mala draped over his chest and hands resting in his lap. A microphone stand stands in front of him. Behind him, a large deity murti is garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands and ornate silver and gold adornments. To the right, a goddess murti in a gold arched niche wears a green and gold sari, a crown and gold jewellery, and holds a flower garland. A golden standing figure with raised hands stands between them, and silver elephant figures flank the throne. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears saffron robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala, matching the page's description of the discourse.2017-11-24A temple-style stage with a red curtain and gold architectural frames. On the left, a seated figure in saffron-brown robes and a rust-orange turban sits on a silver-and-red throne heavily decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, with a golden deity murti seated above. He presses his palms together in greeting. Beside him stands a gold metal figure of a standing attendant. On the right, a decorated deity murti with a crown and jewelry sits in a gold arched shrine framed by yellow and green garlands, with a kalasha-like offering in front. A woman in orange robes at right reaches toward the shrine. Oil lamps burn at the lower right, and a microphone stands at centre.2017-11-24November 24 20172017-11-24November 24 20172017-11-24