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A photograph of an empty stage set against dark purple drapery. In the right foreground a white cylindrical pedestal or column is draped with a garland of orange, red and yellow-green leaves. The left side of the frame is an unoccupied backdrop of soft purple curtains. No people or ritual activity are visible; the setting suggests a prepared hall before an event.

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A photograph of an empty stage setting against a dark navy curtain. A white cylindrical pillar or column stands at right, lit from within, draped with a long garland of reddish-brown and green leaves hanging down its length. No people are visible in the frame. The garland and pillar are the main subjects, set against the plain dark backdrop.2011-11-03November 03 20112011-11-03November 03 20112011-11-03Close-up photo of a decorative hanging garland of long, pointed leaves in green, orange and deep brown tones, draped over a white fluted pillar in front of a warm wall. A brass vessel or bowl with a pink flower sits at the lower right edge. No people are visible; the scene is a decorative floral arrangement at an event setting.2011-11-03A photograph of a hanging decorative garland of dried-looking brown and green leaves draped over a white fluted column, lit warmly from below. A small glowing lamp sits within the foliage. Behind it stand a wooden pillar and a draped cream fabric with brown patterning. No people are visible in the scene.2011-11-03A flower arrangement in a blue and white ceramic vase stands in front of a dark navy draped backdrop on a stage. The bouquet holds orange and yellow gerbera daisies with feathery green foliage. To the right, the gilded ornate carved edge of a golden throne or seat is visible beside a red cloth-covered table. A small metal lamp fixture hangs near the vase. No people are visible in the frame.2010-09-15October 27 20082008-10-27September 10 20112011-09-10A man in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a maroon cushioned seat beneath a golden canopy, speaking into a microphone on a stand. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him a throne-like arch is decorated with white jasmine garlands, yellow marigolds and purple and green floral strands, with a small deity murti in a gold niche. The background is a black drape. A small bird logo appears at upper left.2008-01-01October 27 20082008-10-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate peetha throne framed by a white jasmine garland and bands of purple, yellow and multicoloured flower garlands, with a gold canopy overhead and a small gold deity murti on the backrest. He speaks into a microphone on a stand before a black drape backdrop. Two dark-clad figures are partly visible at the lower edges. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and a ceremonial throne setting, giving a probable identification in this discourse setting.2008-01-01A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes seated cross-legged on a decorated throne before a microphone on a stand. The throne is framed by a white jasmine-style floral arch with purple, yellow and green garlands and a golden canopy on top, with a small gilded deity relief at the centre of the arch. Behind him is a black draped backdrop. The man has a visible red tilak on his forehead and smiles while speaking. The only visible physical person is the seated speaker, with a few partial figures at the lower left edge.2008-01-01