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A photograph of a stage event in front of a deep red curtain and a large ornate golden throne with a gold arched backrest. Several devotees in white dhotis and saris stand or bow before the throne, one man in white bending low with hands folded. A woman in orange sari and a woman in cream sari with a braid stand at the sides, and a golden deity or throne ornament is visible at the right edge. A chandelier hangs above.

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A photograph of a stage ceremony in front of a dark maroon curtain. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange-red turban, a large red-and-white floral garland, and holds a white paper. A kneeling man in a white shirt and blue jeans bows with his head touching the seated figure's knee area while a white-clad man stands at left in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala, and a bald man in saffron-orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala and gold armband holds a tray near a white table with gold-rimmed items. Three women stand at right: one in white sari, one in rust-red sari, and one in orange sari with a dark rudraksha mala. Red petals are scattered on the white stage floor. A small blue-and-white logo appears at top left. Overlay text reads copyright and source notices.2015-06-21November 22 20152015-11-22A seated figure in a red-orange robe and matching red-orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a large gold backrest and a gold footstool, garlanded with a long beaded necklace of rudraksha-style beads. A man in white dhoti bends low at the foot of the throne, touching the figure's feet in a devotional gesture, while other men in white dhotis and white shirts stand nearby, one holding a brass oil lamp on a stand. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands at right beside a young boy in white, and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop. The scene shows a respectful darshan or padapuja-style gathering in a hall. Visible white and orange clothing, gold throne and brass lamp define the setting.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22September 13 20092009-09-13 +2 copiesNovember 18 20152015-11-18Night photograph of a ceremonial honouring at an open-air outdoor setting beneath golden draped fabric and hanging decorations. A man seated on a red-cushioned golden throne with a large golden fan-shaped backrest wears a red-orange turban, a rudraksha-style mala and a floral garland, and is decorated with bangles. Two elderly priests in white dhotis with gold borders and white shawls kneel at his feet, one tending the base of the throne. Around them stand a group of young men in saffron-orange cloths, one with a long braid and another with white ritual markings on his chest, and several women in orange and white saris with garlands. A tall man in white on the right wears a white shawl and has his hands raised in greeting. Marigold and pink garlands and a flower-decorated pot sit on the purple cloth in front. Eighteen people are visible.2017-07-08May 28 20132013-05-28A seated man in an orange saffron garment draped over a red top sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a red footstool, smiling as devotees bow and touch his feet. Several people in white and cream clothing and a woman in a green and red sari with gold border lean in to offer respects. The gold throne is decorated with a garland of yellow and pink flowers, and a floral arrangement of red flowers stands at lower left against a red and gold backdrop. The seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of orange saffron clothing and a ceremonial throne, while the devotees are people bowing in respect.2009-08-27Photograph of a staged devotional darshan on a wooden stage. A long-haired man in a red-orange shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) framed by marigold garlands. A man in white kurta bends low to touch his feet while a young man in saffron-orange robe stands beside the throne. Women in white and yellow saris and a woman in white churidar stand with folded hands along the sides. Walls are draped in orange cloth with marigold garlands and small lamp-shaped decorations. The seated figure's appearance is a probable match to a person with distinctive long swept hair and a red shawl on a throne, so the.2009-02-14A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a matching orange turban with a red mark, a long gold-and-white flower garland and red cushions, sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests under a golden canopy against maroon drapes. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and yellow-bordered white saris lean in and reach toward him, while a man in a white dhoti with a red mala beside him gestures with his hands. A camera and tripod are visible at the left edge, and a gold ritual vessel stands at the right.2015-11-22November 05 20102010-11-05