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A seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe and layered red-brown rudraksha malas sits on a low platform before a microphone stand, hands folded in his lap, with a striped head-wrap topped by a crescent ornament. Two painted orange deity murti standing figures with raised arms flank a gold-toned panelled door on a stage backdrop. In front of him lie copper vessels, metal bowls holding powders including turmeric and kumkum, a small figurine, a silver-toned plate with fruit, and a carved wooden peetha-style chair at right. The scene matches an aushada preparation setting with sacred powders and offering vessels arranged on a red-patterned mat.

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September 09 20172017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09A seated man in a rust-red robe sits centrally on a stage before a pair of large painted deity figures with raised arms and crowned headdresses, flanking an ornate golden wooden door. He wears a black-and-white patterned turban, a crescent emblem, a rudraksha mala and a bead necklace, with hands folded in his lap. A microphone stand stands to his right beside a carved wooden throne draped with garlands. In front of him sit brass bowls of powders, a copper vessel, a small silver figure of a bull and a brass pot, consistent with an aushadha preparation setting. The stage is lit in warm red and orange tones. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by his turban, rudraksha mala and bead necklace, with a central seated role.2017-09-09A seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with rudraksha malas around his neck and forearms sits cross-legged on a colourful woven rug before an ornate orange-lit backdrop with two tall deity statues holding attributes. He wears a black-and-white patterned turban with a crescent ornament and has white vibhuti marks on his forehead. A microphone stand is at right and brass bowls with powders, including yellow and red kumkum/turmeric, sit before him beside a copper vessel, a small brass figure and a decorated silver throne. The scene suggests an aushada preparation ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a crown-like turban, saffron-toned robe and rudraksha malas, indicating he is the presiding teacher.2017-09-09A seated man in a maroon-brown robe and rudraksha malas sits cross-legged on a stage before a large ornate golden door flanked by two painted standing deity figures with raised arms and crowns, bathed in red and orange light. He wears a patterned turban and bangles and smiles while a microphone stand stands beside him. In front of him are brass and silver ritual vessels, a small bronze figure, a metal pot and a dish of powders for an aushada preparation. A carved wooden throne with a tall back stands to his right. Swamiji (probable): long-haired figure with rudraksha malas and a ceremonial turban, seated centre stage.2017-09-09A seated man in a maroon-red dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha malas across his chest and bare arms with rudraksha bracelets, sits smiling on a decorated stage before a golden door and two painted deity figures holding weapons. Brass pots, a small metal figurine, copper plates of powders and yellow items, and a microphone stand surround him. A striped head wrap covers his head, and a white-clad attendant sits behind him. a person: the seated man wears rudraksha malas, bracelets and a head wrap, matching the Aushada preparation session described on the page.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09A seated man in a maroon-red robe and rudraksha beads sits centrally on a stage before a large orange wooden door flanked by two tall orange deity murti figures with raised arms. He wears a black and white patterned head wrap, a vermilion-marked forehead, and arm bands. Brass and silver vessels, a bowl of powder, a small brass figure, and an ornate silver stand with a small figure rest on the stage floor in front of him. A microphone stand is at right. The arrangement suggests a staged aushada preparation setting. a person: the seated figure has ceremonial rudraksha malas and a distinctive head wrap, but the appearance is uncertain for a firm identification.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09 +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated man in a maroon-red robe and rudraksha mala at a stage event, seated on a white cushioned chair before a microphone stand. He wears a patterned black-and-white turban with a crescent ornament and has long swept-back hair; he is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the turban, saffron-red garment and rudraksha beads. Flanking him are two tall painted deity statues with multiple arms in orange and green dhoti-style garments. Before him sit brass and silver vessels, a steel pot, bowls of turmeric, kumkum and powders, a silver lamp, lemons, a small brass figure, and marigold garlands on a silver tray, consistent with aushada preparation. The backdrop is an ornate wooden door with a striped carpet on the floor.2017-09-09