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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a carved gold backrest and red-draped platform, set before deep maroon curtains with gold oil lamps at either side. The central figure wears an orange-red turban with a small jewel, orange-red robes, and a heavy gold-beaded necklace with a rudraksha mala. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and shirts bow forward or stand with folded hands, some holding small papers, while a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right. Gold and red throne cushions and a flower garland lie in front.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and red cushions, wearing an orange-red turban, orange-red robes and a thick gold-and-beaded garland. A man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands at left with hands clasped, and a young boy in white shirt and white dhoti kneels at the throne's base to the left. At right, a woman in an orange-red sari with a beaded necklace holds a small object, and a young boy in white shirt with blue stripes bends forward at the throne's side, reaching toward the seated figure. A man in white dhoti with gold borders stands at far right with hands folded in greeting.2015-11-22Photograph of a ceremonial stage scene. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a gold-framed backrest wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, and a layered gold and beaded necklace, smiling with eyes closed. Two men in white dhotis and white shirts kneel and bow at the throne's footrest, one touching the seated figure's feet. To the right, a woman in an orange-saffron sari with a red bindi and a rudraksha mala stands beside a young boy in white. Brass lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a deep red velvet backdrop hangs behind.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22A seated figure in an orange-red robe and an orange turban with a small emblem sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest and red velvet cushions, before dark red drapes. He wears a long orange-red mala of beads and a gold-coloured ceremonial garland. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis and a bare-chested man with an orange shawl attend to him; one young boy in white kneels and touches the foot of the seated figure, and another boy in white stands at right near a man in white with glasses and an orange shawl. Brass lamp stands flank the throne, and an orange-draped attendant stands at right. Appearance-based candidate for a person seated on the throne, shown in person.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22A seated man in orange-red robes and a matching red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion before dark red drapes. A garland of marigold-like flowers hangs around his neck. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts bend forward to touch his feet and hands, and a woman in orange-red sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right with hands folded in reverence. A brass lamp stands on the left, and a golden ornate chair is visible at right. The scene appears to be a devotional darshan or padapuja. a person: the seated figure wears a red turban, orange robes and a flower garland, with a devotee-like group paying obeisance, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22A seated figure in an orange-red saffron robe and matching red turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back and red cushions, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a large garland around the neck, eyes closed, hands resting open on the armrests. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis stand nearby: one at left bends forward toward the throne, the other at right, with palms pressed together in namaste, is accompanied by a younger man in white. Red curtains, a gold lamp stand and a gold chariot-like carved panel frame the scene on a red-carpeted stage. Several people in white attire attend the seated figure, consistent with a devotional gathering.2015-11-22A seated figure in a golden ornate throne with a crimson cushion and a golden lion armrest, wearing an orange-red turban with a small emblem, orange-red robe, and a long cream-and-gold beaded mala. Before him, a small child in a white dress is touching his hand while a young man in white shirt and white dhoti bends forward. A woman in a rust-orange sari with a beaded necklace stands at right holding a small object, and a youth in white shirt and white dhoti stands at far right. Two more men in white and cream stand at left. Gold lamps stand on pedestals beside the throne against a deep red curtain. The setting is a satsang or darshan.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22