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A seated figure on an ornate flower-covered throne with a gold canopy, wearing a yellow turban, gold silk kurta and white dhoti, sits in front of a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair, framed by yellow and white garlands. A woman in an orange top and grey trousers kneels beside the throne, reaching toward it. Around them stand people in white saris and kurtas and a man in a red patterned shirt, all on a white-draped platform scattered with marigold petals. The large portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person.

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December 26 20062006-12-26A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with white and yellow garland strands and a large portrait banner of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a vertical red mark on his forehead. Seated in the centre on a flower-decorated throne with a gold canopy is a man in a gold-and-cream robe with a yellow turban. A man in white kurta kneels at the front of the stage, and a woman in orange and white sits to the right, touching the seated figure's feet. Several people in white clothes stand and sit around the platform, and a few stand in the background. Balloons in red and white hang from the top of the banner.2006-12-26A photograph of a festive event under a large red-toned portrait banner of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead, bordered by garlands of yellow and white flowers. A man in a gold tunic with white dhoti and gold-trimmed cloth, wearing a yellow-orange turban and a gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned seat beneath an ornate gold-and-white flower-decorated canopy, smiling. Before him, a man in a grey shirt bends forward, a woman in a turquoise sari kneels with joined palms, and other women in saris and a man in white clothes stand nearby clapping. A tall brass oil lamp with flower garlands stands at right, and a white-draped table with yellow and orange petals and red balloons sits in front. The man on the seat resembles the a person candidate in appearance (turban, gold clothing, long hair and necklace), but the page does not indicate he is present.2006-12-26A seated man in a yellow and cream ceremonial outfit with a gold-and-white turban sits on a flower-covered golden throne under a floral canopy. Behind him hangs a large enlarged portrait of a smiling face with long hair, framed by black draped fabric with gold, white and red floral garlands. Around the throne, people in white clothes and white shawls stand, bow, and reach toward the seated figure; one woman in an orange shawl stands at right, and a woman kneels in white near the throne.2006-12-26A photograph of a seated man in a gold-embroidered tunic and a golden turban, placed beneath a jasmine-garlanded canopy with a gold kalasha-style finial and a flower-decorated arch, on a bed of yellow and red petals. Two devotees kneel before him in white and pale-pink clothing, one with hands raised toward him, while standing onlookers in white, cream and brown stand to the sides, one holding a rudraksha mala. Behind them a large red-toned banner shows a smiling face with long wavy hair, framed by yellow marigold garlands and a pedia.org2006-12-26December 26 20062006-12-26A seated figure on a flower-decorated throne with a floral canopy is being honoured by two kneeling devotees in white. The seated person wears a gold-and-cream outfit with a cream turban and a long shawl draped over the shoulders; a red cushion sits beneath him. The kneeling man in white with a folded-hands gesture and the kneeling woman in white with a long plait offer reverence at his feet. Behind, a large banner shows a smiling face in red tones. Standing onlookers include a man in an orange shawl and white dhoti, women in purple, maroon and blue saris, and people with folded hands. Garlands of yellow and white flowers frame the backdrop and the platform is covered in marigold petals.2006-12-26A photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of a large backdrop showing a close-up of a smiling face with teeth visible. In the centre, a man in cream and gold clothing with a yellow-orange turban stands behind a gilded, jewel-studded ornamental form with a red base, garlanded with white and yellow flowers and topped by a flower-decorated canopy. A woman in a yellow dress kneels at the front of the table, touching the decorated object. A man in a white shirt kneels to the left, while a man in a light cream kurta claps at the far left. Women in white, purple, pink and yellow saris stand or kneel on the right, many smiling and clapping. Yellow marigold garlands hang from the top corners and a table in front is covered with scattered yellow flowers. The scene suggests a darshan or puja-style gathering.2006-12-26A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate throne-like seat decorated with white and yellow garlands and a small canopy above. The seated person wears a golden-yellow kurta, white dhoti and a yellow turban, with a hand raised in blessing. A kneeling man in white shirt and dhoti bows at the front, and an older woman in a red sari with an orange shawl kneels with folded hands before the seat. Standing attendants in white dhotis, orange shawls and rudraksha malas line both sides, and white and yellow flowers are scattered on a white cloth in front. A large red-toned banner of a smiling face hangs behind, with colourful embroidered hangings and garlands at the right edge.2006-12-26February 24 20072007-02-24December 26 20062006-12-26A photograph of a stage event with a large portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair displayed on a black backdrop, framed by decorated fabric pillars and garlands of yellow and white flowers. A figure seated on a flower-decorated throne with a small ornate canopy wears a yellow-cream robe and a red turban, with a white ceremonial garland. In front of the throne stands a row of people in white dhotis and shirts, and several women in cream and saffron-orange saris and shawls. A woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha-style mala and a girl in saffron offer flowers on a white-draped platform, and one man bends low to touch the platform. The portrait is a printed image, not a physical person. Approximately fifteen physical people are visible.2006-12-26