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Photo of a stage at a satsang with a large backdrop of a temple gopuram tower against a starry sky. On the left, a seated man in a saffron-orange robe and a red-maroon turban, with a white garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne with hands folded in greeting. On the right, a decorated deity murti is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands on a golden throne-like seat, flanked by smaller garlanded figures. Rows of brass bowls and kalasha-style vessels sit on the stage floor in front, and a decorative canopy hangs at top right. No audience is visible.

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September 30 20172017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30A stage at a Vijaya Dashami event with a seated figure on an ornate golden throne on the left, wearing an orange-red turban, orange robes and a white flower garland, hands pressed together in namaskar. To the right stands a decorated deity murti dressed in a red-orange silk cloth with a heavy yellow and green flower garland and a jeweled crown, flanked by two smaller decorated figures and a ceremonial golden umbrella overhead. In front are rows of brass bowls and kalashas arranged for offerings. The backdrop is a large printed image of a South Indian temple gopuram against a starry sky with a teal mountain.2017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30A photograph of a satsang stage with a silver ornate throne on the left where a man sits cross-legged, wearing a red-orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and gold ceremonial necklace with orange-red clothing and bare arms. He appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the turban, saffron-orange clothing and gold necklace, seated in the role of teacher on the peetha. Beside him on the right, a deity murti in a silver shrine is heavily garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands and decorated in red silk. Rows of brass bowls and oil lamps line the stage floor in front. The backdrop shows large temple gopurams under a starry sky with red-toned temple carvings.2017-09-30 +1 copiesIndoor stage event with a large temple backdrop showing gopuram towers under a starry night sky. On the left, a seated figure in an orange-red robe with a matching red turban, a rudraksha-style white flower garland, and hands pressed together in namaste sits on a silver-and-gold throne beside a microphone stand; the upper body is partly visible. On the right, a deity murti is seated on a gold throne draped in a red cloth and heavily decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, with ornate gold ornaments and an umbrella-style canopy overhead. Brass bowls with offerings stand on a yellow-draped table below, with a lamp at the right edge. Several people are partially visible at the right margin. a person cues: the seated figure wears an orange robe, red turban and garland, but the identity is uncertain from appearance, so described by role as a seated speaker.2017-09-30Stage scene at a Vijaya Dashami satsang. A man seated on an ornate silver throne wears a red-orange turban, orange-saffron robes, a white flower garland and a gold necklace, with his hands resting on his knees; a microphone stand is beside him. To the right, a deity murti adorned with yellow and white flower garlands and gold ornaments sits on a decorated dais. Rows of brass kalasha-style pots and offering vessels line the foreground. The backdrop shows a starry night sky with large red and white temple gopuram towers and carved deity figures.2017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a red-and-gold turban and a white flower garland, sits with hands joined in namaste on an ornate silver throne at left. A backdrop shows large temple gopurams under a starry night sky with a green mountain. At right, a deity murti is dressed in a red-and-gold silk and draped with heavy garlands of yellow and white flowers, seated on a gold throne beneath a colourful canopy. Brass bowls with offerings and oil lamps are set on a yellow cloth in front. The man is an appearance-based probable candidate (orange robes, turban and garland) but his identity is uncertain from the image alone.2017-09-30Stage event with a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange-red turban, hands pressed together in anjali mudra, with a white garland around his neck and a gold-ornamented throne chair behind him. Beside him on the right, a richly decorated deity murti is adorned with yellow and white flower garlands, seated on a golden peetha with a red cloth, flanked by two smaller garlanded figures. A colourful canopy hangs above the deity. In front, rows of brass bowls and kalashas sit on the stage. The backdrop shows a painted gopuram temple tower against a starry night sky, with a microphone stand in the foreground.2017-09-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate silver throne on a stage, wearing a garland, a gold necklace and bangles. To his right stands a decorated deity murti in red and gold dress, adorned with yellow and orange flower garlands and a crown, under a fringed canopy. Brass bowls are arranged in front of the murti, and a large backdrop shows a starry night sky with temple gopuram towers. A microphone stands near the throne. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate with turban, saffron robes, gold necklace and garland; the murti and two smaller figures appear to be attendant images.2017-09-30