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A photograph of a staged event set with a large projected backdrop of an ornate stone temple hall with carved pillars, ringed patterned ceiling and coloured stage lights. Centre stage, a seated man in orange-red robes sits in meditation posture on an ornate golden throne, wearing a red rudraksha mala and a long rod-like staff stands beside the throne. Probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, orange-saffron robes and rudraksha mala on a ceremonial throne, with the page indicating his presence at this event. The stage floor is lit pink and blue, with audience seating and equipment visible in the foreground.

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December 17 20172017-12-17A large stage set styled as an ornate stone temple hall, with carved pillars, a patterned ceiling of concentric circular motifs, and green and magenta stage lighting. At centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits in meditation pose on a gilded, carved throne with lion-like supports and a tall staff leaning beside it. The figure is a depiction, possibly a large statue or screen-projected image, rather than a clearly live person.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a red-orange rudraksha mala sits cross-legged in meditation on an ornate golden throne (peetha) at the centre of a stage. Gold lion-like supports flank the throne, and a tall golden staff stands beside it. The backdrop is a large projected or painted temple hall with carved stone pillars, a ceiling of concentric circular patterns and pink-and-blue lighting. Pink and green stage lights wash the floor. A small logo appears at the top left. The seated figure appears to be the central presiding figure of a stage programme; a single person is visible.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17A photograph of a stage set styled as a grand temple hall with rows of carved stone pillars and a painted ceiling of concentric coloured circles. Centre stage stands an ornate golden throne with a lion-faced armrest and a leopard-skin cushion. A seated figure in orange-red robes, a long rudraksha mala and a shaved head rests in meditation posture on the throne, with a staff leaning beside it. Bright stage lights beam through haze and a small dark figure is visible at the lower edge of the stage. The throne and seated figure are a statue-like presentation rather than a clearly live person, so the appearance is uncertain.2017-12-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged in meditation on a large gilded throne (peetha) on a stage. Behind him, a huge projected temple hall with carved stone pillars and ornate ceiling medallions fills the backdrop. A long trident-like staff and a ceremonial rod stand beside the throne, and a long rudraksha-style mala hangs on his chest. The stage is lit with red and green lights and a green beam. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate necklaces, seated as the central speaker of the event.2017-12-17A photograph of a large stage set styled as an ornate temple hall with carved stone pillars and a painted ceiling of concentric circles in pink, blue and gold. A figure in orange robes and a red rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a golden throne with lion-shaped armrests at the center, with a tall staff leaning beside the throne. Stage lights beam down from above, and a small camera operator is visible at the bottom edge of the frame. Presentation appears consistent with a person seated in a rudraksha mala and saffron clothing on a peetha throne, though the face is small and distant.2017-12-17A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a red-orange shawl with a rudraksha mala sits in meditation pose on an ornate golden throne on a stage. The throne has a large gilded arched backrest with decorative carving and flanking lion-like armrests. A tall staff with a finial stands to the left. Behind the throne are carved stone-style pillars and a ceiling with concentric circular medallions in blue, pink and gold, lit by pink and green stage lights. Figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues. The image is a photograph of an event stage with no audience clearly visible beyond the foreground.2017-12-17A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged in meditation on an ornate golden throne on a stage. He wears a rudraksha-style necklace and has a forehead marking, with hair pulled back. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows a carved stone temple hall with ornate pillars and a decorated ceiling of concentric circular medallions in pink and blue. Pink and purple stage lighting washes the scene.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17