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Photograph of a stage event with a blue and white arched backdrop and an orange marigold garland border along the top. A seated elderly man in saffron robes and a red cushion sits in a wheelchair on the platform, his bare feet visible, as a man with long hair, a saffron turban and saffron robes bends forward to touch or honour him with his hands. Around them are saffron-robed attendants, one holding an open book and another a small basket, and white-clad men stand at the right edge. A camera operator at the left edge films the scene. The stage has a silver draped base and a red carpet.

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A stage event with a blue backdrop and white carved arch, decorated with orange marigold garlands. An elderly man seated in a wheelchair with a red cushion, wearing orange robes, has his hands folded in greeting while a line of orange-robed sadhus bow and offer respect. A tall figure in orange with a long garland and orange turban bows forward toward him, and another orange-robed monk holds a book or offering. Standing to the right are white-clad devotees and more orange-robed monks on a red carpet, with a camera operator at the left edge. Silver draped stage edging is visible below.2010-01-28January 28 20102010-01-28A stage event with a red carpet and a blue draped backdrop edged by white carved scrollwork and an orange marigold garland. An elderly bald man in saffron robes sits on a cushioned seat, hands joined in greeting, while a standing man in a saffron turban and saffron robes, wearing a red-and-white flower garland, presses his palms together. Around them, saffron-robed monks bow and stand, a man in white kurta pyjamas stands at right, and a seated person in white sits near the lower right. Multiple saffron-robed figures and white-clad attendees fill the stage edges and background.2010-01-28A stage event where an elderly white-haired man in saffron robes sits in a wheelchair draped with a red shawl, receiving a gift from a standing monk in orange robes and an orange turban who bows toward him. Other saffron-robed monks stand around, one shaved-headed monk in the background, and a man in white holding a bag stands at the right. A cameraman in dark clothing films the scene at left. The stage has a silver-draped platform on red carpet, a white ornate arch with floral relief, a blue backdrop, and an orange marigold garland border overhead.2010-01-28January 28 20102010-01-28Photograph of a ceremonial stage event with a blue backdrop and white carved arch edged with orange marigold garlands. An elderly bald man in orange robes sits in a black wheelchair with a red cushion, his bare feet resting on the stage. A younger man in orange kneels at his feet and touches them with his head in reverence, while a standing orange-robed monk with a tall saffron turban and a bare-chested, bald priest behind him extend hands toward him. Other orange-robed monks stand at right, and men in white and light clothing watch from the edge. Two cameramen film from the left in white and dark clothes, and a silver-draped platform sits on a red carpet. The pictured activity is a pada puja, the washing and reverence of a guru's feet, by devotees. Paper shopping bags with printed text rest on the stage at right.2010-01-28Photograph of a stage ceremony with a white ornate arch backdrop and blue curtain. An elderly bald man in orange robes sits in a wheelchair on a silver-draped platform with a red carpet, receiving an offering from a standing figure with an orange turban and long hair wearing orange robes. Other saffron-robed monks stand around, including a shaved-headed monk behind, and two camera operators with cameras film on the left. A man in a grey sweater and a white-clad attendant stand at the right edge. Orange marigold garlands hang along the top. The scene appears to be a devotional visit with a seated honoured elder receiving reverence.2010-01-28Photograph of an event on a stage with a silver-skirted platform and red carpet, backed by a blue curtain, white floral-carved arch and dark drapes edged with orange marigold garlands. An elderly bald man in orange robes sits in a wheelchair with a red cushion, hands joined in greeting as several saffron-robed sadhus approach. A saffron-robed monk in an orange turban bows low and touches the feet of a seated figure while others in orange gather around. Men in white kurta clothing stand at the right edge, and a person in white kneels near the front of the stage. Physical people visible: roughly a dozen.2010-01-28A stage event with an elderly, shaved-headed monk in saffron robes seated in a wheelchair on a red-and-silver-draped platform, his hands raised in greeting. A younger saffron-robed monk in an orange turban bows deeply and touches his feet, with a red garland around his neck. Other saffron-robed monks in turbans and shaved heads stand nearby, and men in white kurtas and dark trousers stand at the side holding folded papers and a booklet. Behind them hang navy blue drapes, a white carved arch, and a string of orange marigold garlands along the ceiling line. A red carpet runs across the floor in front of the stage.2010-01-28September 10 20152015-09-10January 28 20102010-01-28A stage event with a row of seated saffron-robed sannyasis on gold-carved thrones, bearded and with shaved or short hair, some with arms folded. At the right, a man in a red-and-orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood canopy, red cushion and a golden trident beside him. A flower garland hangs at the top right edge. Red drapes and a blue backdrop frame the stage. a person is the central figure on the cobra throne, identified by the turban, ornate gold and beaded adornment cues.2016-12-21 +1 copies