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Devotees honour a seated figure on an ornate gold throne at a stage event with red carpet and white-draped backdrop decorated with floral garlands. The central figure wears an orange-red robe, long dark hair, and a dark mala-style necklace, seated on a cushion. A man in white kurta and dhoti bends forward offering flowers or a tray, while a young girl in a white top and green skirt bows with braided hair. Women in cream and beige saris and a man in a white shirt stand nearby, some with hands folded.

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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a red bindi sits on a gold-and-red throne with a red cushion at its base, bare-footed. A man in a yellow-and-white striped shirt bends forward to touch the seated figure's shoulder in reverence while others stand around. On the left, men in white shirts and white trousers stand with hands folded or at their sides, one wearing an orange garment. On the right, women in white and light-blue saris and blouses stand close, one in a pale blue shawl with hands together in a respectful gesture. Red and white flower arrangements decorate the throne backdrop, and a white draped backdrop fills the background.2009-02-15A seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne on a red-carpeted stage decorated with red and orange flowers, red drapes and white backdrop. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward to offer something, while a woman in a peach-coloured shawl and a woman in a yellow-orange sari stand nearby with hands together. A man in orange garments stands at left-center, and a man in white stands at left with a white table and microphone equipment behind him. A woman in a pale sari stands at right. The scene appears to be a devotee greeting or honouring the seated figure on the throne.2009-02-15A photo of a padapuja-style ritual on a red-carpeted stage with a red and gold draped backdrop decorated with orange and red flowers. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat (peetha) with a red cushion. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels on a blue plastic chair, bowing and touching the seated figure's feet. Around them stand devotees: men in white shirts and white dhotis, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe, women in saris including a blue-and-white sari, a red-and-white patterned sari and a red sari, and a small child in a white shirt and shorts. A table of flowers is visible at the lower right.2009-02-15September 13 20092009-09-13 +2 copiesFebruary 15 20092009-02-15A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, long dark hair falling loose, hands raised in front of the chest. Before the throne, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward toward the seated figure, while a man in an orange-brown dhoti and a man in a striped red-and-white shirt stand nearby. To the right, a woman in a white sari with gold border and braided hair and an older woman in a white sari with gold border look on. Marigold and orange flowers decorate the golden backrest and a white wall behind.2009-02-15A seated figure in an ornate gold throne with a red cushion sits centrally, wearing an orange-saffron robe and long dark hair, with a man in a red shirt and grey trousers bending to clasp his hands. Around them stand a man in a white shirt and white dhoti at left and two women in white sarees with gold borders at right, one in pale blue-edged white. Flower garlands in pink, red and white decorate the backdrop, and a red carpet covers the stage. The central figure's appearance is consistent with a person through saffron robe and long swept hair on a throne, but this is uncertain.2009-02-15September 13 20092009-09-13 +1 copiesA photo of a ceremony in a decorated hall. A long-haired figure in an orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, holding a small baby in white clothes on his lap. Seated before him on the carpeted floor, a woman in a cream sari with a gold border and a man in a white shirt kneel and reach toward the seated figure. An older man in white stands behind them with hands clasped, while a man in orange and a man in white stand to the left. Flower arrangements in orange, red and pink decorate the throne, and a table with fruit and a purple cloth is at the right. A woman in a cream sari with gold border stands at the far right with palms pressed together. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance.2009-02-15A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands, one hand raised in blessing. Before the throne, a man in white shirt and white dhoti kneels and bends forward, his bare feet resting on the throne's lower step, while other men in white shirts and a woman in a white sari with a gold border stand nearby, watching. A man in a white shirt with a folded white cloth stands at left, and another devotee's head is visible at the lower edge. Red cushions, a jasmine-style garland edging the dais, and white draped fabric decorate the hall, with a speaker and light fixtures overhead.2009-01-18A photograph of a stage event with a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland, sitting on an ornate silver-and-red throne decorated with pink and yellow flower garlands. Around him, several people stand in white and cream clothing; a man in a white shirt and grey trousers and another in a white dhoti-style outfit bend forward with hands folded toward the seated figure, while a woman in a patterned maroon-and-gold sari and another woman in a cream sari stand to the right with their hands raised. A saffron-robed attendant stands at left. The backdrop is yellow with white sunburst rays.2009-07-12February 15 20092009-02-15