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Outdoor photograph of a ceremony on a raised platform before a large black stone basin. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hooded back wears a saffron-red turban, a rust-red garment, a gold pendant and a white flower garland; a gold trident stands to his left. Around him, five women in orange and white saris sit on a striped purple, green and red cloth, holding offering plates and flowers, with one woman in white and another in orange with hands folded.

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Outdoor ceremony on a raised stone platform before a large dark stone basin with a golden trident and golden hooded serpent canopy. A man seated on a gilded throne wears a maroon-red turban, maroon-red dhoti-style garment, a gold chest necklace and a long white-and-pink flower garland; he has a mala-like adornment and gold ornaments, appearing as a person in a seated, honoured role. Around him, several women in orange and white saris sit on a striped cloth, holding small offering plates, a conch-like object and flowers, and one woman in white with a red shawl offers items. Other women in orange and white sit nearby with hands joined in prayer, indicating a puja or pada puja setting. Red stadium-style seating is visible behind.2017-07-03A seated man on a gold-and-red ornate throne with a golden cobra-hood canopy sits before a large dark stone lingam-style base. He wears a red-brown turban, a red-brown dhoti-style garment, a gold necklace, and a long white-and-pink flower garland. A golden trident stands to his left. Around him, several women sit on a striped multicoloured cloth, wearing white and orange saris and holding silver plates with offerings. A man in orange cloth walks in the background. a person is seated in the centre, a candidate by his turban, ornate gold throne, garland and ceremonial gold necklace.2017-07-03A photograph of a seated man in a golden throne with a serpent-hood canopy and a trident leaning beside it, set before a large dark stone vessel-shaped base at an outdoor temple. He wears a maroon turban, a saffron-maroon robe, rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments, and a long garland of white and pink flowers. Around him on striped mats, several women in orange and white saris sit in a semicircle, holding brass plates and cups as they take part in a ritual. A statue stands at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally on the throne, identified by the turban, saffron-maroon robe, rudraksha beads and ornate golden throne cues.2017-07-03A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a large black stone basin. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood canopy wears a maroon turban, a rudraksha-style mala and a long garland of white and pink flowers, with a gold ceremonial necklace and a bare upper body draped in a red-brown cloth. Around him, women sit on striped mats: several in saffron-orange saris, others in white saris with red borders, holding brass plates of offerings, flowers and small vessels. A golden trident leans against the basin behind the throne.2017-07-03July 03 20172017-07-03May 29 20172017-05-29A seated man in a dark red-brown dhoti-style garment and a deep red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved cobra hood at its top, in front of a large dark stone base. He wears a long garland of white and pink flowers, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with gold bangles on his wrists. Around him, six women sit on a striped cloth in orange saffron and white clothes, several holding brass plates and small oil lamps as they perform a puja. A golden trident stands to the left and a red-and-gold carved pillar is visible at the right. Swamiji (probable) is seated at the centre on the throne, with identifying cues including the ornate gold throne, turban, gold necklace and garland.2017-07-03A seated man in a red-and-orange robe and red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a gold pendant and long garlands of white flowers. Around him, several women sit on a striped cloth platform: some in orange robes, others in white or cream saris with red shawls, holding brass plates and offering flowers, and one woman in white garlands his feet. A golden trident stands behind the throne beside a golden arch and a large dark stone structure. The setting looks like a ceremonial stage with a pillar-like backdrop and a seated audience-like arrangement of statues in the background.2017-07-03 +1 copiesA seated man in a golden throne with a cobra-hood canopy sits before a large dark stone bowl-shaped structure. He wears a red-maroon turban, maroon robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with a white flower garland. A gold trident stands to his left. Around him, several women in orange and white saris sit on striped cloth, holding silver plates and offering items during a ritual. Stone steps and a gold railing are visible behind. The central figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji seated on the throne, given the turban, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and regal throne.2017-07-03A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood canopy, wearing a maroon turban, maroon-red robe and a long white and orange flower garland, with a gold pendant necklace and rudraksha-style beads. Beside him stands a black trident. Around the throne sit women in orange and white saris and dress, some holding brass plates with flowers and offerings, seated on a striped cloth in front of a large black stone basin. a person is seated on the throne, the central figure in the ritual scene, receiving the seated women's offerings during a puja.2017-07-03July 03 20172017-07-03May 29 20172017-05-29