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A standing man in an orange-red sannyasi wrap with a dark rudraksha mala and a gold-beaded necklace smiles and raises his right hand in greeting, with a red bindi and white marks on his forehead. Beside him is a seated deity murti pair, a male figure in a golden crown with an orange turban and white dhoti, and a female figure in a magenta sari with gold jewellery, both draped in garlands of red roses, purple, yellow and white flowers within a gold arched backdrop. The scene appears to be a stage setting with a dark purple curtain. Appearance-based a person candidate with rudraksha mala and saffron-orange clothing, standing beside the deity murtis.

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A standing man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-bead waist sash waves his right hand beside a decorated deity pair. He wears a thick rudraksha mala with gold beads, has a vertical tilak and red bindi, and smiles toward the camera. Behind him, two gold-and-silver murtis sit on a blue draped dais, a male deity in an orange-topped crown and jewelled garlands and a female consort in a magenta sari with gold ornaments. Dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple orchid strands frame the figures, and a gold arched backdrop rises above. a person cues: rudraksha mala with gold beads and saffron-orange robes.2013-03-13March 13 20132013-03-13 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe and matching turban sits with eyes closed in front of a silver-framed throne with ornate repoussé carving, a microphone stand at his side. Behind him stands a gilded deity murti, with a golden crown and jewelled ornaments, flanked by two smaller gilded figures, all surrounded by yellow and red marigold garlands and fruit. To the left is a large gold-covered bull (nandi) figure, and the setting is draped in deep red curtains. A man in saffron clothing with a rudraksha mala and a gold chain fits the appearance-based a person cues, so this is a probable match and the presenter is labelled a person.2017-11-28A standing man in a rust-red dhoti and wrap with gold-bordered edges and a long orange-brown beaded rudraksha-style mala with gold beads stands at left, smiling and raising one hand in greeting, with a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him on a decorated stage sit two metal deity murti, one with an orange turban and crown wearing white and red garments, the other in a turquoise sari with a gold crown, both draped in heavy jewelled necklaces and surrounded by garlands of red roses, yellow flowers and purple blooms. A gold-framed arch and a patterned rug appear at the bottom. The scene suggests a temple or satsang stage setting.2013-04-18A temple ritual before a golden deity shrine. A long-haired man in saffron robes and a red-and-white garland stands centre, smiling, touching a gold plate held by a younger saffron-robed assistant on the left wearing a gold-beaded necklace. Behind them, a golden lingam-like object is draped with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, and two larger deity statues in orange and gold garments stand on the right, one wearing a crown and holding a sacred item. Marigold and multicoloured flower garlands frame the scene under an ornate carved stone arch. Appearance-based a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, in a role of officiating priest in the ritual.2012-01-01February 13 20182018-02-13 +1 copiesApril 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25A standing man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with gold border, a gold necklace and a red bindi, smiles and raises his right hand in greeting in front of a richly decorated altar. Behind him stand two large gilded deity murtis adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, and gold jewelry; one wears an orange turban and holds a trident. Below, a seated white statue in orange robes sits beside offerings of bananas and fruit, brass oil lamps and ritual vessels on a tray. A yellow floral wall and a painted landscape fill the background.2008-01-01June 21 20152015-06-21A photograph of a seated man at the centre of a gilded, ornately carved arched throne, or peetha, with a golden repoussé backdrop. He wears a red-orange saffron-coloured wrap over the shoulders, multiple strands of orange rudraksha beads and heavy gold bead necklaces. He has a white vibhuti marking across the forehead with a red kumkum dot, long dark hair swept back, gold hoop earrings and a small clip-on lapel microphone. Behind him, small lamps glow at the upper right.2013-03-26A smiling person in an orange saffron robe with a gold border and a marigold garland stands at left, palms raised in front of a dark maroon velvet backdrop. Beside them, an ornately gilded arch frames two deity murtis seated on a decorated throne, dressed in green and gold garments with gold crowns and necklaces. Red roses, pink flowers and green leaves form a large floral backdrop around the figures, and a small blue bird logo appears in the upper left corner. The person has a rudraksha-style neck adornment and the scene suggests a satsang or discourse setting.2013-04-15