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A photograph of a devotee event in a hall with a large gold-coloured ornate throne backdrop. A woman seated centre wears a golden-orange silk sari, a long red-and-yellow garland, gold necklaces and a red bindi, and smiles while people reach toward her. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts with red shawls bow or lean in to offer or receive a small silver-toned object. Women in white sarees with red borders and red shawls stand at right, some holding offerings. The setting appears to be a formal devotional gathering.

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May 28 20132013-05-28May 28 20132013-05-28 +1 copiesMay 28 20132013-05-28 +1 copiesA seated figure in a maroon-brown garment with a saffron-orange shawl sits before a gold ornate throne back, wearing a red and white flower garland and a long gold-bead necklace, smiling broadly with a short microphone clip near the mouth. Around him, several men in white dhotis and red shoulder cloths and women in white saris with red-bordered fabric lean in, one man holding a small silver-toned statue or offering tray and another presenting a wrapped object.2013-05-28A photograph of a seated figure on a large gilded throne with ornate golden carved backrest and a golden cloth draped over its side. The seated figure wears a rust-orange robe, a red-and-gold garland of flowers, a long gold ceremonial necklace and a red tilak on the forehead, smiling. Around the throne, standing people in white shirts and white dhotis, and women in red shawls and cream sarees, are handing over a framed item and a small object. A young person in a brown top stands at the left edge. The seated figure appears to be a person based on the saffron robe, floral garland and gold necklace, placed in a ceremonial setting of devotees attending.2013-05-28A photograph in a ceremonial hall with a gold and red ornate throne. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a long orange-beaded garland and a gold necklace, sits on the throne smiling and extending his hand to a younger boy. The boy wears an orange robe, has white vibhuti marks on his forehead, and holds a folded cloth and a garland. A man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl bends forward with folded hands. A green parrot perches on the red cushion. Other attendees in white, blue and cream clothing stand nearby with garlands, and a partial figure is visible in the lower-left foreground.2013-05-12July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in front of a golden throne (peetha) decorated with flower garlands and marigolds. A central figure sits on the throne in a white garment with a gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, smiling and raising a hand in blessing. Around the throne, devotees stand in white dhotis and orange-red shawls, a woman in a maroon sari with gold border stands at left, and a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe with rudraksha-style beads stands at right. A woman in light blue sari stands near right. At upper left a woman in white and yellow holds a silver tray of fruit, and a small table of offerings sits beside the throne. Orange flowers line the bottom edge.2010-01-01June 13 20092009-06-13July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial stage in front of an ornate golden shrine with a gilded arch and a hanging canopy. A seated figure in a deep red-maroon turban, red-orange shawl with gold border, and a rudraksha mala stands at centre, smiling, receiving a silver tray or plate from a man in a yellow shirt and orange dhoti on the right. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at left, and several saffron-robed attendants and priests in orange and gold cloths sit or stand behind. A man at left with bare upper body wears a red-brown shawl and rudraksha beads. The centre figure has distinctive long hair and ornate adornments, a person by visible cues, but identity is uncertain from appearance. A white tent backdrop hangs behind the stage.2015-01-13May 24 20162016-05-24