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A photograph of a richly decorated deity murti seated on a gold-and-yellow throne-like pedestal, heavily adorned with thick garlands of red roses, green leaves, yellow marigolds and purple flowers draped across its shoulders and arms. The figure wears ornate gold and jewelled ornaments, a magenta and white cloth, and a gold crown-like headdress. A yellow-orange silk cloth hangs down beside the garlands, and a purple ceremonial cloth lies on the pedestal front. No physical people are visible. The background shows a blue and yellow ornamental panel and a dark curtain edge at right.

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December 20 20132013-12-20A seated statue of a figure in ornate ceremonial dress is garlanded with bands of white, red, purple, yellow and green flowers. The figure wears a red and gold crown, a large gold-and-jewelled necklace layered with silver and beaded strands, white dhoti-style garments with a magenta cloth draped across the lap, and silver armlets. A small bronze Ganesha figure rests in its lap. Behind it rises a gold-coloured hooded canopy or seat back with multiple raised finials. A red and gold vertical panel stands to the left against a dark backdrop. The scene is a decorated murti in a shrine setting, with no living people present.2013-12-20April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26A photograph of a deity murti seated within an elaborate golden arch framed by layered garlands of red roses, green leaves, purple and white flower strands, and yellow marigolds. The murti wears a gold crown, a dense gold and jewelled necklace, a red cloth draped over one shoulder, white and gold dhoti-style garments, and a rudraksha-style bead mala. Green peacock-motif ornaments sit at the top corners of the arch. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2012-04-26November 05 20102010-11-05A seated man on an ornate golden throne wears a tall gold crown with red and green jewels, a red bindi, a magenta-pink shawl draped over bare shoulders, a gold cobra armlet and a gold bead necklace. Garlands of white, red, yellow, purple and orange flowers frame the throne and fall across his chest and lap. He sits calmly with hands resting on his lap, gazing to the side. Swamiji (probable): the crown, long hair, pink shawl, gold ornaments and floral throne cues are distinctive, consistent with a ceremonial satsang seat during the 26 December 2010 event described on the page.2010-12-26A richly decorated deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne-like seat, dressed in a red and gold garment with heavy jeweled necklaces and silver-and-gem ornaments, adorned with thick garlands of purple, yellow, red and white flowers. A tall crown-like headdress sits atop the figure. Ornate gold metalwork and an orange tasselled fringe frame the right side. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2012-05-03 +2 copiesA decorated statue of a seated deity murti on a golden throne with an ornate silver arch behind it. The figure wears a pink and purple silk garment, a heavy jewelled necklace and a black headdress with a crescent ornament, and is surrounded by thick garlands of purple, white, yellow, orange and red flowers. Copper vessels and a striped gold-bordered cloth sit on the platform in front, with a red curtain in the background. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2018-05-21A photograph of an ornate ceremonial throne or palanquin decorated with long garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Gold metal hanging ornaments with green and red stones hang from the top of the arch. A gilded carved backrest with a cobra-like design rises behind, draped in dark maroon and pink cloth with a red-bordered fabric across the seat. Stone pillar carvings stand at the left edge, and a long red-and-gold garland falls down the right side. No people are visible in the frame.2011-08-31 +1 copiesA seated man in a pink dhoti and pink shawl sits on a richly decorated throne covered with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. He wears a gold ornate crown, gold armlets and a gold necklace with beads, and holds a gold trident-like ceremonial emblem in his hand. A microphone stands beside him in front of a grey brick-patterned wall. The scene is an ashram stage setting with a flower-decorated peetha throne. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne in pink, crowned and adorned with a trident emblem and garlands.2010-12-26A seated man in a golden crown with an ornate filigree crest sits on a throne heavily decorated with garlands of white jasmine, red roses, orange marigolds and purple flowers. He wears a bright pink silk shawl over bare shoulders, long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a long gold necklace, and smiles while holding a gold ceremonial Om symbol set with coloured stones. A microphone stands at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by the crown, garlands, pink shawl, long hair and throne cues. The image shows a satsang-style setting with flower-covered seat and ceremonial symbol.2010-12-26