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A photograph of a stage shrine with a seated figure in the centre on a silver-covered throne, wearing an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces with hands resting in lap. Behind him a gilded golden bull (nandi) stands beside a dark-red curtain, with garlanded deity murti on either side: a crowned deity figure on the left and a crowned goddess in green and gold sari on the right over a blue cloth. Gilded attendant statues flank the scene. On the left, a standing man in orange dhoti, bare-chested, holds a small object up toward a deity figure in a ritual gesture. Marigold garlands, a small fruit offering and a microphone stand are visible. The scene appears to be a throne shrine with a ceremonial satsang setting.

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A photograph of a temple-style stage set with a golden nandi bull and gold-framed alcoves. A seated figure in an orange robe, orange turban, and rudraksha mala sits on a silver-covered chair before a golden bull, flanked by golden deity figures. A standing attendant in an orange robe on the left holds a lit lamp toward the central figure. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers drape the statues and alcoves. A deity murti in a gold-framed alcove on the right wears a crown and green and gold sari against a blue cloth. A microphone stands in front of the central seat. The stage has a red curtain behind it and brass railings in front. The seated figure, judging by the orange turban, rudraksha mala and the adornments, matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and the central figure is a depiction is not claimed here; the seated person is physically present on the stage.2017-11-28November 28 20172017-11-28 +2 copiesNovember 28 20172017-11-28A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a red-orange turban sits on a red cushioned throne on a stage, hands pressed together in namaskar, with a rudraksha-style necklace and gold ornaments visible. Beside him stands a gold-framed Nandi bull with a golden saddle, and two gold-framed figures with garlanded deity images behind. On the left, a woman in an orange sari holds a plate of offerings. Gold figures of attendants stand at the sides, a silver vessel and small lion statues sit at the front, and a mic stand is in front of the throne. Dark red curtains and a light floral petal scatter on the floor complete the scene. A large statue of a seated figure is shown beside a silver-framed stand.2017-11-28A photograph of a stage shrine with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red turban, wearing a rudraksha mala, sitting on a silver-backed red throne before a golden bull (Nandi) and gold-framed deity murtis. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers decorate the central structure. On the left, a standing attendant in an orange dhoti holds offerings, and two golden female figures stand beside the throne. On the right, a deity murti in a blue-skirted gold arch is garlanded. A microphone stand, silver lion figures, and offerings of fruit and flower petals sit on the stage in front of a deep red curtain. The seated figure matches the appearance cues for Swamiji (probable): a red turban, rudraksha mala and saffron robe on a central throne.2017-11-28 +1 copiesNovember 28 20172017-11-28Photo of a temple-style stage set in a hall with deep red drapes. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red turban sits on a silver throne with hands pressed together in greeting, a microphone stand in front. A standing figure in orange robes with long hair and bare upper body raises one arm toward the seated figure. Behind is a large golden bull (nandi) and a golden-framed shrine with garlanded deity murtis, including a figure with a crown on the left and a standing female deity in green and gold on the right, both draped in marigold garlands. Two golden attendant figures flank the central dais, and a small table with cards and offerings sits at the front.2017-11-28November 28 20172017-11-28A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a red-orange turban sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a golden bull (nandi) and a silver-framed backdrop. He wears a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace, and holds his hands together in his lap. A microphone stand stands beside him. Flanking him are gold-framed deity murtis: on the left a figure in white and gold with a crown, and on the right a figure in green and gold with a crown, both draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers. A golden standing female figure stands between the throne and each side deity. Red curtains hang behind the stage. The man appears to be the speaker of this event, with strong visible cues of saffron clothing, a turban, and a rudraksha mala; identity is probable but not certain from appearance alone.2017-11-28 +1 copiesA temple-style stage set with a red curtain backdrop and gold-framed deity shrines. At centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a red-cushioned seat in front of a silver-framed backdrop, hands folded in namaskar, a microphone stand beside him. A golden bull (Nandi) stands behind him beneath a garlanded deity murti with marigold garlands. Flanking the stage are two golden deity figures with garlands, one seated on blue cloth, and a standing golden figure. On the left, a figure in an orange dhoti stands near a small offering platform with fruit. Silver ritual vessels and lion figures sit on the stage floor.2017-11-28Stage photo in a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind. A man in saffron-orange robes with a red turban and long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a silver-and-red seat in the centre. Behind him is a large golden throne-arch framed with garlands in red, yellow and pink, with a golden bull-shaped figure and deity murti. Golden statues flank the stage. To the left, a bare-chested attendant in orange dhoti carries a tray, while a seated attendant in orange sits near the edge. On the right, a garlanded deity murti in green and blue dress stands in a golden arch. Oil lamps line the stage edge and a mic stands in front of the seat.2017-11-28A stage set for a teaching or initiation event. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, and layered beaded necklaces sits on a red-cushioned silver throne before a microphone stand. Behind him rises a gold-and-silver arch with a golden bull-shaped vahana and garlanded deity murti. Two gold-framed shrines flank the stage, each with a garlanded deity murti seated on a blue cloth, with gold attendant figures between them, marigold garlands, and a deep red curtain behind. Silver lion sculptures sit at the throne's base. The scene is a photograph taken from the front of the stage, showing a dais decorated for a spiritual gathering.2017-11-28