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A photo of a satsang in a hall with an orange backdrop bearing Kannada script reading ಆರಾಧನೆ (Aradhane) and the words 'of the Divine Mother', with a golden deity image above. A seated man in an orange wrap and orange robe, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a red-and-gold ceremonial throne, sits with hands folded in front of a small tray of flowers and fruit. Ornate gold armrest boxes flank the throne, a microphone stand is at left, and a bald man in white with a rudraksha mala sits with palms joined at lower right. A woman in yellow sits behind him. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with long hair, orange wrap and rudraksha mala.

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October 10 20102010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesA seated teacher in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala speaks at a microphone while holding a sheet of paper, seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. To the left, a decorated deity murti with a cobra hood crown and a flower-garlanded, yellow-and-purple garland sits on a gold pedestal. Behind them an orange backdrop shows a large painted goddess figure with a golden crown and a red-and-white face, with Kannada script and the phrase 'of the Divine Mother' visible. The scene is a satsang or discourse. The orange-robed teacher and the goddess image are the main subjects.2010-10-10A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with bare feet. Behind him is a large painted deity murti with a crown and garlands, against an orange banner. A woman in a red blouse and white sari sits in front with hands joined in namaskar, while a woman in a magenta sari holds a small offering. Trays with apples, flowers and small brass lamps are arranged before the throne, and devotees in white and yellow sit to the right. a person appears in person on the throne, identified by orange saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak.2010-10-11A ceremonial Dasara celebration on an orange-carpeted stage with a large red banner reading Dasara in English and Kannada script. A man in saffron robes with a saffron turban stands on the orange mat before an ornate gold throne with garlands. On the banner, a portrait labelled with a name shows a smiling man in an orange turban beside a golden throne. Rows of small silver vessels with offerings line the left foreground, and a gold umbrella and ceremonial fan sit by the throne. Behind, several people in white dhotis sit and stand near a black curtain, one in orange. A gold peetha-style chair and floral garlands are arranged around the stage.2010-10-17A photograph of a padapuja ceremony at a dais with a large gold throne decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow and purple. A seated figure with long swept-back hair wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and is probable Swamiji by appearance cues. A man in white kurta and dhoti kneels and bends to wash the feet of the seated figure, resting on a gold footstool with a cushion. On the left, a man in orange robes kneels nearby. On the right, several women in orange and saffron clothing sit with hands folded. Behind them is an orange banner with Kannada script and a deity image, and a trishula and ornate gold staffs stand at the sides.2010-10-17A seated man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) in front of an orange banner with a deity image and garlands. He has long swept-back hair, a bare chest with a shawl-like orange wrap, and his hands rest in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala are the appearance cues. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white clothes and orange, including a shaved-headed man in white with a vertical tilak and a small child in orange. Silver and gold thali plates with fruit and flowers sit in front of the throne, indicating puja offerings. The setting is an indoor hall with a curtain and window. A banner reads a Kannada-script word beside a deity image, with a partially visible caption about the Divine Mother.2010-10-09A seated figure in red robes sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions before a bright red backdrop. He wears a tan turban, a long gold-beaded mala necklace, and bangles, and rests his feet on a small red footstool. Behind him a large painted image of a goddess with a crown, large earrings and a red face is displayed, and garlands of yellow and red flowers decorate the left side. Kannada script reading 'ಆರಾಧನೆ' (Aradhane, worship) appears on the backdrop. A dark blue curtain hangs at right and a small microphone sits on the lectern.2010-10-08 +1 copiesIndoor Dasara celebration on an orange carpet set before a red backdrop with large gold Kannada lettering and the English subtitle 'Celebration of the Divine Mother'. A seated figure in orange robes with flower garlands sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold umbrella overhead; the figure has long swept-back hair and a saffron-orange wrap, a distinctive presentation consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated as the presiding figure. To the right, a gold lion-shaped throne holds a decorated deity murti of the Divine Mother with a crown, red garment and a rainbow flower garland. Brass plates with offerings and oil lamps sit on the floor, and a few people in white and orange sit at the left edge in prayer.2010-10-17October 16 20102010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17