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Stage photograph of a temple-style setting with a deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, seated on a purple-draped platform beneath a decorated canopy. A bearded man with a saffron-coloured shawl and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne at left, with a painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity behind him. A priest in an orange dhoti stands at right holding a lamp and ritual implements near brass oil lamps on the purple cloth. A red carpet covers the stage floor and a microphone stand stands in front of the seated figure. The seated man appears to be a person, identified by the saffron shawl, rudraksha mala and ornate golden throne setting, while the priest is a ritual attendant.

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October 02 20162016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02A seated man in orange-brown robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a microphone stand before him, smiling and wearing a brown turban and a pink-and-white flower garland with a gold necklace. Beside him on the right, a deity murti adorned with multicoloured jewellery, yellow and white flower garlands and an orange-and-gold floral crown rests on a purple draped platform, flanked by brass oil lamps and a decorated yellow-and-red parasol. Behind them hangs a large painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity figure seated in meditation, with a red curtain and a gold arched frame at right.2016-10-02 +1 copiesA stage at a Hindu temple-style hall shows a seated man on a gold-and-red throne with a golden back, wearing a rust-brown head wrap, brown-orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, hands folded in namaste before a standing microphone. To his right, a deity murti draped in purple and gold cloth is heavily garlanded with yellow and white flowers and a red-and-white floral arch, with a brass kalasha-style lamp and brass oil lamps in front. A priest in an orange dhoti and bare chest performs aarti with a lamp at the right edge. A large ornate golden arch frames the murti, with a multicoloured canopy above. Behind is a painted backdrop of a four-armed deity with a trident, and a red curtain.2016-10-02A stage at a Navaratri-season satsang shows a seated man on a gold-carved throne at left, wearing a maroon turban, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with a garland of white and pink flowers. He sits with a microphone stand before him, and a small stool stands nearby. At right, a large ornately decorated deity murti is adorned with garlands, a crown and a blue-and-gold draped skirt, with a kalasha-like lamp stand in front. A woman in an orange sari with long braided hair stands at right, offering a lamp or aarti. Brass oil lamps stand on the red-carpeted stage, and a golden sun-like backdrop with a red-and-gold shield hangs behind. Per the page, Swamiji is present; the seated figure's appearance (turban, rudraksha, gold pendant, saffron robe, throne) matches probable cues.2016-10-10October 11 20162016-10-11A seated man in a rust-red robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, wearing a pink garland and gold necklace, with hands resting on red cushions and eyes lowered. Beside him, a young priest in an orange dhoti and bare upper body holds a brass oil lamp and bell before a decorated deity murti framed by a large arc of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. Behind the throne is a carved golden backdrop with a four-armed deity relief, and a golden trident stands at the left edge. The setting is a temple-style stage with red drapes and carved pillars.2016-08-28A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold-and-embroidered heart-shaped throne with lion armrests, wearing a long rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold necklace. He is on a red-carpeted stage before a red curtain, with a gilded painted backdrop of a deity above. Beside him, a decorated deity murti is enshrined in a gold-and-orange canopy shrine, draped in red, orange and gold garments, heavy floral garlands and gold jewellery, with a row of brass oil lamps and banana leaves with offerings in front. Ornate yellow and red umbrellas stand on poles at the sides. a person: the seated man has a turban and saffron clothing with a gold necklace, consistent with the page; the appearance is recognizable but not conclusive.2016-10-11A photograph of a seated man on a large gold ornate throne with a cobra-hooded backrest, wearing a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robes, a gold necklace and a white-and-pink flower garland, smiling while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Beside him stands a decorated deity murti on a purple brocade-draped platform, adorned with a gold crown, a white and red flower garland and rows of yellow and multicolour garlands. Brass oil lamps stand in front of the deity, with clay lamps arranged on the lower right. Behind them hang deep red curtains, a gold embroidered ceremonial standard stands in the centre, and a large ornate silver-toned arch frames the deity. The setting suggests a discourse at a satsang.2016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02October 09 20162016-10-09A seated man in a rust-brown turban and saffron-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood backrest, his palms pressed together in namaskar and a pink-and-white garland draped over his shoulders. A gold rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial necklace hang on his chest. A microphone stand stands before him and a steel cup sits on a small wooden stool. To the right, a decorated deity murti is adorned with flower garlands in yellow, orange and pink and gold jewellery, set on a purple brocade-draped altar with brass oil lamps in front. A red and gold decorative umbrella stands between them, and a tapestry of a deity hangs behind the throne.2016-10-02