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A seated man in a deep maroon-brown robe and matching turban sits in meditation on an ornate gold throne with a carved, arched backrest, eyes closed and hands resting in a mudra on his lap. He wears heavy gold necklaces, a long rudraksha-style mala, and gold armlets. A microphone stand stands beside him. Behind the throne hangs a yellow-gold cloth with a small deity murti and a tall gold trident leaning at the left. Brass oil lamps, potted green plants, a colourful striped floor rug, and a pile of white cloth offerings surround the stage, set against red drapes. The seated figure has distinctive ceremonial adornments: a saffron-brown turban, gold necklaces and a mala, consistent with the event's Shiva Deeksha setting.

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February 22 20172017-02-22A seated man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a large carved gold back, arms resting with hands in a meditative pose. He wears a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, bangles and a bead mala, and a microphone stands before him. Behind him, a gold-draped image of deity murti appears above the throne. Brass lamps, potted plants, a trident, a red curtain and a kalasha-like pot frame the scene, and white cloth lies on the floor.2017-02-22A seated man in a brown-orange dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat before a large gilded throne backed by a golden arched frame. He wears a long multi-strand gold necklace, a brown head wrap, and a rudraksha-style mala, with hands resting on the armrests. Behind him a deity murti of Shiva with a crescent moon on his crown and a companion figure stands on a golden pedestal, flanked by a trident (trishul) and tall ceremonial lamp stands. Potted green plants, unlit clay pots, white cloth-wrapped offerings and striped woven mats fill the stage, with two electric fans at the sides. a person is seated on the throne in this temple-style setting, with the wording of the page indicating a Shiva Deeksha puja.2017-02-22A bearded man with a maroon turban and a maroon-orange wrap sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved, rounded back, a microphone stand near his face. He wears a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant and gold armlets. Behind him a gold draped backdrop shows a deity murti with a crescent-topped crown. A golden trident stands at left, brass lamps and potted green plants flank the dais, and small white cloth bundles sit at the front. a person seated on the peetha, with a sign-free dais setting. Cues: turban, saffron-maroon clothing, ornate gold necklace, throne.2017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22 +1 copiesA seated man in a saffron-brown robe with a matching shawl wrapped over his shoulders sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a long gold-and-beaded necklace and a gold chest ornament, and a rust-coloured turban with a small gold crown. He rests his hands on the armrests. Behind him a gold-framed niche holds a deity murti with a crescent-moon headdress and a second small figure, backed by a yellow cloth. A trident stands at left, two brass lamps flank the throne, and potted green plants and white heaps of offerings surround the platform on a striped rug. a person in an appearance-based sense, seated in meditation at a Shiva Deeksha setting. Two electric fans flank the scene.2017-02-22A seated man in a maroon-brown robe and matching turban sits eyes closed in meditation on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat. He wears heavy gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and gold armbands, and a microphone stands before him. Behind the throne hangs a gold drape with a deity murti adorned with flowers and a crown. A gold trident leans at left, brass oil lamps flank the stage, and potted green plants and red curtains frame the setting.2017-02-22March 15 20172017-03-15A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne on a stage draped in deep red curtains. He wears a rust-brown robe, a matching brown turban-style head covering, and a heavy gold-toned garland and necklace, with his hands resting on his knees in a meditative pose. Above him stands a golden alcove holding a deity murti with a crown and a trident-bearing figure. A tall gold trident stands at his left, and potted green plants, clay pots, white cloth-wrapped offerings and two standing fans surround the stage over a striped woven rug.2017-02-22March 15 20172017-03-15 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a golden cobra-hood canopy, on a stage with red drapes. He wears an orange-brown saffron-toned cloth draped over his torso and a rudraksha mala-style strand hanging to his lap, with a red bindi on his forehead, and rests one arm on the armrest. A microphone stands before him, a brass pot sits on a small wooden table at his left, and a gold trishula leans beside a golden drape. Behind the throne a large relief carving shows a seated deity and a sage with a staff. Potted plants and a standing cooler frame the stage.2017-02-27 +1 copiesA bearded man in an orange-brown robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raising his hands in a teaching gesture. He wears a long gold necklace and a gold chest ornament. Behind him, a gilded niche holds a deity murti of a crowned figure with a crescent moon and a consort. A golden trident stands to the left, with brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style stand, potted plants, and white ritual offerings on the floor. The red drapes and mats set a satsang or puja scene.2017-02-22