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A photograph of a stage at a Guru Poornima event, with a flower-decorated throne canopy and arches in red, yellow and white marigold garlands. A figure with long dark hair in saffron-orange robes sits on the central seat speaking into a microphone. Beside him to the right, a seated man in white with an orange shawl faces the stage. In the foreground are brass oil lamps on the platform edge, and a plum-coloured curtain hangs at the left.

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July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a stage at an indoor hall with a flower-decorated throne-like seat. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair holds a microphone and gestures while speaking to devotees. A man in white with an orange shawl kneels to the left of the stage, and in the foreground a man with long hair in white clothes and an orange shawl faces the stage from behind. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower left, a maroon curtain hangs behind, and the throne is draped with garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers. Those present appear to be a few people, not a large crowd.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photo of a flower-decorated stage with a central throne framed by white and red floral arches and a red-and-white scalloped canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, wearing layered garlands and a rudraksha mala, holds a microphone and sits on the throne. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a bowl of fruit and offerings sits in front on a white-draped table. A devotee in white dhoti sits at the foot of the stage among flower petals, and a few heads are visible at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands.2007-07-29A photograph of a man seated on an ornate red-cushioned throne on a decorated stage. He wears an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a white and orange flower garland draped over his shoulders, and holds his hands together in his lap while speaking into a microphone on a stand. The throne is framed by an arch of red, white and yellow marigold and flower garlands, a golden umbrella canopy above, and a trident leaning beside him. Brass oil lamps and metal vessels sit on the floor at the base of the stage, and a white pedestal fan and purple curtain stand at the sides.2007-07-29A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a white garland sits on an ornate decorated throne, hands folded in greeting and speaking into a microphone. The throne is framed by a flower-decorated backdrop with red and white striped canopy, a small golden finial, and carved lion-like supports at the base. Marigold and yellow flower garlands drape the structure, and a purple curtain and small white fan appear at right. a person seated in orange clothing with long swept hair and garlands on a throne, appearing to address devotees.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29Photo of a satsang stage decorated with flower garlands in red, orange and yellow. A figure with long dark hair in an orange robe sits on a flower-draped throne (peetha) with a small canopy, speaking into a microphone. In the foreground a seated devotee with long hair wears a white kurta and an orange shawl, seen from behind. Another man in white with an orange shawl sits at left near a brass oil lamp (deepa) and a stand. Maroon curtains and a floral archway frame the stage. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair and orange ochre robe with ceremonial flower garlands on the throne, with a microphone in use during a discourse.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A seated figure in an orange-red robe speaks into a microphone on a flower-decorated stage. Strings of white and orange-red flowers drape the throne, and a red cushion backs the seat, with golden lion-shaped armrests. Brass oil lamps stand on the left and white cloth lies across the floor. Two white pedestal fans flank the stage, and a purple curtain hangs at right. Garlands of marigold and rose are arranged along the arches. a person appears to be the seated speaker, shown wearing an orange robe, a flower garland and a long, swept-back hairstyle. No other physical people are visible.2007-07-29A photograph of a flower-decorated stage with a floral arch and canopy in red, white and yellow marigold garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a garland and long dark hair sits on a decorated throne at left, with a microphone before them; the appearance-based candidate is a person, given long hair, saffron clothing and a garland. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel stand on the red stage steps, a bowl of rose petals sits below, and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at the right edge holding a microphone. Maroon and purple drapes hang behind.2007-07-29