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A photograph on a stage at a Brahmotsavam celebration. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron kurta and dhoti sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and white jasmine strands, with a gold kalasha-style canopy above. The seated figure has hands raised to the face in a gesture of reverence. A man in a cream shirt and white dhoti with gold border bows forward and offers a red folder with both hands. Behind them, a backdrop shows an Om symbol and a white dove, and a standing attendant in orange and a man in green kurta stand at right. A carved wooden pillar and red floral garland hang at the side.

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A photograph of a stage during a celebration. A figure with long dark hair and a saffron-orange kurta with gold embroidery stands with palms pressed together before an ornate gold throne (simhasana) decorated with yellow and red garlands and white jasmine strands, with a golden kalasha-like canopy above. A man in a cream shirt and white dhoti with gold border holds a red-covered object toward him. Behind them an orange-robed attendant stands near the throne. Flowers, a wooden pillar and a green-lit backdrop with decorative emblems complete the scene. Two more people in traditional white attire stand at the right edge. Figure with long hair appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and the throne setting.2008-12-28 +1 copiesA photograph on a stage at an event. A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron kurta and orange dhoti stands on a low gold footstool before an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers and white jasmine, with a gold-embellished lion-armed seat and a hanging golden canopy above. The figure extends a red cloth toward a man in a cream kurta and white dhoti with gold border, who reaches to receive it. Another person in orange stands behind, and a man in a grey-green kurta and white dhoti stands at right. Behind them hang a dark curtain, a wooden pillar with a flower garland, and a backdrop with a dove motif and Om symbol. Two a person candidates are not established by any named caption here; the figure on the footstool has long hair and saffron clothing, a probable candidate, while the throne and garland setting are present.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Brahmotsavam celebration. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron kurta and orange dhoti kneels on a red cushion on a low golden step before a gold-and-red throne (peetha) draped with yellow, purple and white garlands and a carved golden lion-armed backrest. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows forward with folded hands toward him. Behind them, a younger man in an orange robe stands beside a green-lit backdrop with a white dove cutout. At right, a woman in a white sari with orange border stands near a wooden pillar. At far left, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala holds a red bag. The stage is decorated with greenery and marigold garlands.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A figure in an orange-saffron long kurta with a long swept-back hair stands at a gilded throne (peetha) draped with yellow, white and purple garlands, reaching forward to hand a red folder or envelope to a man in a cream kurta and white dhoti who bows and holds a small golden ceremonial item. A monk-like attendant in saffron robes stands behind them beside a red-draped table with flowers, and a man in a green kurta and white dhoti stands at the right edge on a green-lit stage. Behind is a beige backdrop with a bird motif and a sword emblem. The throne's gold lion-form armrests and jasmine garlands are prominent.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A figure with long dark hair in a peach-orange kurta and orange dhoti stands with palms pressed together on a raised golden platform before an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped with red cushions and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. A man in a grey shirt and white dhoti bows forward while offering a red-wrapped gift or cloth. Behind them a person in orange clothing stands near a carved wooden pedestal, and two people in white stand at the right edge beside a dark curtain and a green-lit stage backdrop. The figure in orange has long hair and a distinctive peach kurta with orange shawl; these cues are consistent with a person presence receiving a devotee's offering on the throne.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A photograph on a decorated stage at an event. A central golden throne (peetha) with a canopy and lion-head armrests is draped with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. A long-haired figure in a peach-pink kurta with orange-gold trim stands on the throne's footstool, bent forward with hands together in front of the seat. Beside them a man in a white kurta and white dhoti with gold border bows and holds a red folder or book. Behind, an orange-robed attendant stands near a red-draped table, and a woman in white and orange sari and a man in grey stand at the right with hands joined. A wooden pillar and a backdrop with an Om symbol, a trident and a white dove complete the setting.2008-12-28