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A stage set for a ceremony with a golden throne decorated with a large embellished canopy of yellow and green flowers and garlands. A figure in an orange and saffron garment sits on the throne, which has red cushions and a white floral drape. Behind it is a backdrop with a crescent moon, a trident-like Shiva emblem, an Om symbol, a dove, and wooden pillars wrapped in marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the stage, and maroon curtains hang at the right, lit in green.

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A stage set for a ceremony, backed by a tan cloth panel decorated with a crescent moon, a trident-and-Shiva-linga style emblem, the Om symbol, and carved wooden pillars wrapped in marigold garlands. A central golden throne with a red cushion is covered by a floral arch and a canopy with hanging green-and-yellow ornaments. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on the throne, hands joined in front. Gold kalasha-style lamps stand along the stage edge, with green stage lighting and maroon curtains behind. The seated person is a presenter-style figure with long hair, but the image does not support a firm identity.2008-12-28A figure in orange and pink robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a floral-garlanded canopy above, on a decorated stage. Behind is a backdrop with a crescent moon, a Shiva trident motif, an Om symbol, a dove, and a sword emblem. Tall wooden pillars wrapped in marigold garlands flank the throne, and brass oil lamps stand on the stage floor. Green and purple lighting washes the scene. The setting suggests a festival stage. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron-orange robes, with the throne and canopy marking an honoured seat.2008-12-28A stage set for a Brahmotsavam celebration, with a golden throne (peetha) at centre under a floral canopy garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Seated on the throne is a figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, who may be a statue or a person; the figure looks lifelike and is placed frontally on the dais. Behind the throne is a burlap-coloured backdrop painted or decorated with a crescent moon, a trident-like emblem, a pair of peacock-feather style motifs, an Om symbol, a dove and wooden pillars garlanded with marigolds. Brass oil lamps (lamps) flank the throne, green stage lighting washes the backdrop, and dark maroon curtains hang at the right side of the hall.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesA figure in an orange and saffron robe sits on an ornate gold and red throne on a stage, decorated with garlands of marigolds and white flowers and a jeweled canopy overhead. Lit brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the backdrop shows painted symbols including a crescent, a trident, an Om and a dove. Green stage lighting and a dark curtain frame the scene. The figure has long dark hair and wears an orange garment, consistent with the a person cues of saffron clothing and long hair, though the face is small and the appearance only moderately clear.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A photograph of a stage set for a ceremony. A figure with long dark hair in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in a garland of yellow and red flowers and a flower-decorated canopy above. The backdrop is green-lit with a crescent moon, a Shiva trident-like emblem, an Om symbol, a dove and a sword-like motif. Golden lamps and brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, with carved wooden pillars at the edges. The figure appears to be the person described on the throne, a candidate matching the Swamiji description by long hair, saffron clothing and the throne setting; this is an appearance-based probable identification.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne is centred on a decorated stage. The person wears an orange and peach garment with an orange shawl, and sits with hands resting in the lap. The throne is framed by garlands of white flowers and yellow and red marigold strands with a canopy above. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and two tall lit candle pillars flank the stage. Behind the throne a painted backdrop shows an Om symbol, a crescent moon, a Shiva lingam with a trident, a damaru drum, a dove, a sword, and a stylised face. Green lighting washes the backdrop and a white-stepped platform sits below.2008-12-28A stage set for a celebration, with a single seated figure on a red-cushioned gold throne at the centre. The figure wears orange and saffron robes with a matching orange shawl and sits under an ornate gold canopy trimmed with yellow and orange flowers and white garlands. Green uplighting bathes the backdrop, which displays painted symbols including a crescent moon, a shiva lingam with three horizontal stripes, a damaru drum, a trident, an om symbol, a white dove and a ceremonial staff. Tall brass lamps with lit flames stand on either side of the throne, and flower arrangements sit on white pedestals. The figure is a statue or lifelike effigy rather than a living person, and no physical people are visible in the scene.2008-12-28A photograph of a stage set for a Brahmotsavam celebration. A seated figure with long dark hair wears orange and saffron robes on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, beneath a floral canopy of yellow and orange marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage, and tall wooden pillars flank the platform. Behind the throne, a green-lit backdrop displays an Om symbol and a stylised bird motif. The figure appears to be a person seated in a place of honour, with saffron clothing and long swept-back hair as the distinguishing cues, though the appearance is partly obscured by distance.2008-12-28