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Photograph of a stage being prepared for a program. A large ornate gold-coloured throne back, decorated with carved floral and deity-relief panels and garlanded with yellow, red, white and green flower strands, stands on a cream cushioned seat. A man in white clothes with a yellow shawl stands on a ladder at upper left, adjusting the decoration. At right, a person in a saffron-orange wrap with long hair and a red forehead mark stands near the throne, while another person in white stands at far right. An orange-painted wall with leaf motifs forms the backdrop beside a corrugated roof and pale pink wall.

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Photograph inside a program hall at a prepared stage. A large ornate gold throne with carved lion-shaped armrests and a fresh garland of yellow, white and green flowers sits centre-left, beneath a gold canopy. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands on a stepladder on the left, reaching up to the throne back. Standing at right, a man in white kurta with long dark hair, holding a microphone stand and looking upward, is a person, appearing in white rather than the saffron of other figures. Beside him a sannyasi in orange robes stands bare-chested near the throne, and another orange-clad attendant stands at far right. The wall behind is orange with a painted floral motif and the word Awakening visible.2009-12-02A gilded ceremonial throne draped with multicolored flower garlands of yellow, red, white and purple blooms and green leaves, with a golden canopy above and an empty cushioned seat. Two people in white ritual clothes with bare heads and orange-edged garments kneel at the base, touching the golden base with their hands, and a standing man in an orange dhoti and bare-chested with a gold crown-like headpiece and a garland holds a ritual vessel to the right. Other people in white dhotis and shirts stand around the tent, and a white draped canopy hangs overhead with a flower garland and a small orange flag on a pole.2011-07-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and deity motifs, draped in fresh garlands of white and red flowers and strewn with petals. The seated man wears an orange saffron robe, a white flower garland and an orange shawl, with dark shoulder-length hair. Around the throne, a woman in a white sari with a gold border bends forward with her hands near the petals, while two men in orange robes stand at the sides, one bending over at the lower left. A red cushion and red and gold drapery decorate the throne, and gold-and-silver patterned hangings frame the background.2008-07-17December 23 20092009-12-23A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, receiving a garland of white, red, green and purple flowers placed over his head by a man in white clothes. A second person in orange robes sits beside the throne, and a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a silver tray with offerings. A man in white dhoti stands at right, and objects including boxes and a small table are in the background. A seated figure wearing a pale orange robe and rudraksha mala in the seated position of honour appears to be the central recipient; the appearance is consistent with the a person cues of long hair and saffron clothing, so the identification is probable but uncertain. The setting is an indoor room with plain cream walls.2009-08-09A photograph of a ceremony under a white tented canopy. A figure in saffron-orange robes, with long hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne-seat draped with multicoloured flower garlands and a gold umbrella overhead; he holds an object raised toward his head. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate gold seat. Beside him a man in orange dhoti and shawl holds a small item, and another in orange stands at right near a bright fire blaze. A bald man in white dhoti with gold chain stands at left beside a striped cushioned mat. Oil lamps sit on the green floor in front; the scene suggests a homa or puja.2011-07-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with floral garlands in red, white and yellow. The central figure wears an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland with red blossoms, with rudraksha beads visible on the neck area, and a sash of orange and gold. A man in white clothes stands bending forward to adorn or attend the seated figure. To the right, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a long rudraksha mala stands smiling. A man in an orange top stands in the background. Flower petals are scattered at the base of the throne. Gold ornamental carvings surround the seat. A throne and sacred garlanded setting suggest a Guru Purnima celebration.2008-07-17A seated man in an orange sannyasi robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over its back. A standing person in a white long kurta and white trousers, with long dark hair, applies a mark to the seated man's forehead with their fingers. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right, hands clasped. At left, a person in orange clothing kneels beside a low table. Before the throne, a gold stand holds a heap of flowers and red petals, and fruit sits on a side table. The backdrop is a large red-orange printed panorama of rock formations.2009-08-30November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) in a temple-style hall, with gold trident staffs on either side. The seated man wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a red and white flower garland and a gold-coloured necklace, and holds his hands in a blessing gesture. A man in white ritual dhoti with bare upper body kneels before the throne, hands raised in devotion, while a woman in an orange sari sits to the right with hands joined. Two more men in white dhotis stand at the left and right edges. Floral garlands in red, yellow, blue and white drape the throne. The backdrop shows carved temple pillars and deity murti.2010-11-05July 15 20112011-07-15August 25 20092009-08-25