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A festive tented gathering with a golden ornate throne decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, white and red flowers. A person in orange robes and an orange turban sits on the throne, extending a hand toward a devotee. A man in white shirt and cream trousers stands beside a golden tray holding pink and orange flowers, and a woman in a white sari with striped border bends forward to offer flowers. A man in orange kurta with a garland stands at right. Blue-and-white striped mats lie on the green floor, and a crowd of onlookers in white and colored clothes watches from the left under white canopy and red drapery. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji in orange turban and robes on a garlanded throne, with an in-person presence.

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A padapuja ceremony under a white tent with floral-garlanded golden throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, sits on the gilded peetha and smiles while an older woman in a white sari bows with her head touching the figure's feet. Before the throne, a man in a white shirt bends forward over a gold tray holding pink and red flowers. On the left, a bald priest in white dhoti with a flower garland stands. On the right, a man in orange kurta with a saffron shawl and a garland looks on. Garlands in red, yellow and green drape the throne backdrop.2011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15January 01 20122012-01-01July 03 20122012-07-03July 15 20112011-07-15Outdoor tent event with white canopy and red-and-white bunting. On the right, a man in white dhoti and cream shawl with flower garlands sits on a cream cushioned seat before a large gilded throne-like structure heavily decorated with yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. He holds a red apple and receives a tray of fruit and an offering box from a man in orange robes and rudraksha mala. A young man in orange with a long swept-back hairstyle and garlands stands at left, and an orange-clad attendant stands beside the seat. A woman in a red blouse and white sari bends forward with hands together, and a child stands nearby. Several people in white shirts and orange robes stand around. Apples are scattered on the seat and cloth. A white electric fan and loudspeakers are visible.2010-01-01A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a red-and-maroon border sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands clasped in his lap. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a sandalwood-marked forehead, with bare arms and a gold armband. Before him, two men in white ritual cloth kneel at a gold tray of pink flowers and lit incense sticks, one with hands in anjali. Two women in orange saris kneel on the right, one offering a flower, the other with palms joined. Behind is a gold-trimmed drape and a cluster of flowers. a person: long rudraksha mala, saffron robe and gold throne cues.2011-02-28September 11 20112011-09-11July 15 20112011-07-15A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a dark turban-style headwrap, wearing a thick rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits on an ornate golden-brown throne-like chair. Before him a woman in a white top bends forward, offering something from her hands, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a small vessel above a large gold-rimmed bowl on a gold stand. To the left a person in orange holds a ceremonial staff. Other devotees and attendees in white shirts and orange garments stand behind, and a large screen shows a crowd in the background.2015-12-18A photograph of a ceremony on a golden throne draped with marigold and green garlands. A bare-footed seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red shawl, with long dark hair, receives foot-washing from a kneeling person holding a bowl of flowers, while standing devotees in a patterned sari and a grey shirt watch. A woman in white garments stands at the right. A cameraperson filming with a camera occupies the left edge. Pink-lit temple-style backdrop with carved pillars.2009-08-20A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long orange shawl and a garland of flowers, sitting on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like finials and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. He wears a rudraksha-style necklace and his long dark hair is swept back, with a small crown visible above him; cues are suggestive but not conclusive for a person. Seated before him on the floor are devotees in white and cream traditional clothes, several with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a row of brass plates with fruit and flowers in front. A woman in a white sari stands at the left edge near a second empty gold throne draped in garlands, with a gold trident-like staff behind the throne. Dark blue curtains and a pale wall form the stage backdrop.2010-10-18 +1 copies