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A stage set for a satsang shows a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban on a gold throne at right, wearing a rudraksha mala, a pink and white flower garland and gold bangles; he sits calmly with hands resting. On the left, a large golden naga-hooded seat holds a deity murti decorated with a multicoloured flower garland and an orange and red sari. Between them stand a stone arrangement and potted green plants in front of a backdrop of a large tree and carved figures at the top right. Red velvet curtains hang behind, and a red-tipped ritual rod stands on the green mat.

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A seated man in orange and saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant necklace and a pink and white flower garland, with bangles on his wrists. A deity murti in red and orange robes sits on a gold throne under a golden multi-hooded serpent canopy, draped in colourful flower garlands of purple, yellow, red and white. Behind them a painted backdrop shows a large banyan tree, and a bronze statue of a figure stands on the upper right. Potted plants and stacked rocks sit in front of the stage, with a green carpet and maroon velvet curtains. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, a candidate by saffron-orange robes, turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace.2015-04-29A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back, draped with a tiger-stripe cloth and red cushions. He wears a multi-strand gold necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, and a large garland of red and pink flowers. A gold ceremonial staff stands beside him. Behind the throne is a backdrop of a large banyan tree, with a gilded deity murti of a figure with a trident and a seated consort above the seat.2015-04-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion and a tiger-skin draped over the seat, set in a staged stage backdrop of a large banyan-like tree and potted plants with rocks. The seated figure wears an orange turban, orange-saffron robes, a red and pink flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace, with bangles on the arms, and is barefoot on a green mat. Above the throne sit two gilded deity murti figures, one holding a trident-like staff. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated in orange and saffron ceremonial clothing with a turban, garland and ornate gold necklace.2015-04-26 +1 copiesApril 26 20152015-04-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne at left, backed by a gilded relief of a multi-armed deity. A seated man in a red-maroon turban and maroon robe, wearing a long pink-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces, holds his hands together in front of a microphone stand while speaking. At right, a larger golden deity murti of Ganesha is adorned with a golden multi-headed snake hood, pink and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments, seated on a golden platform. A priest in white dhoti with an orange-saffron cloth stands at right holding a ritual vessel near the idol. Brass oil lamps stand beside the idol, and red curtains with saffron-yellow banners frame the scene. The seated man is a person by appearance cues of distinctive turban and garlands, but identity is uncertain.2016-09-04A photograph of a ceremonial stage. On the left, a bare-chested priest in orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands barefoot, holding a brass lamp toward a large golden cobra-hooded deity murti seated on a golden base, adorned with multicoloured flower garlands. Beside it, a seated figure on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe, orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and garland, sits with palms pressed in namaste. A potted plant and a pile of stones are at the centre, and a large painted tree backdrop fills the background, with a dark red velvet curtain behind the deity.2015-04-29A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral backrest and red velvet cushions, wearing an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, a large gold pendant necklace, a layered pink and white garland, and gold bangles. He is barefoot on green turf, one hand resting on the armrest, while a gold-and-silver staff rests beside him. Above the throne, a pair of gilded deity figures are mounted atop the backrest. Behind is a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree with green potted plants and stacked rocks at the sides.2015-04-29A man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat, before a gold-toned deity mural showing a four-armed goddess with a cobra-hooded crown. He wears a red-orange turban, orange-saffron robes, and a long green-leaf garland and white flower garland, with a saffron shawl draped over his lap. A golden trident stands to the left, golden swan-shaped pillars flank the stage, and red drapes frame the backdrop. A microphone on a stand is in front of the throne, with water bottles on a small side table.2016-08-27April 24 20152015-04-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a curved back, draped with a striped tiger-skin cloth and red cushions. He wears an orange turban, a red-and-white flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and a large gold pendant, with gold bangles on his wrists. Behind him a gilded deity murti of a standing figure holding a trident-like staff beside a seated consort rests atop the throne. Tall brass oil lamps flank the stage, and potted plants and rocks surround the dais. A painted backdrop of a large spreading tree fills the background between dark red curtains.2015-04-26A stage ceremony with a gold-and-colored snake-hooded deity murti (Nagakanya-style serpent canopy) draped in marigold and multicolored garlands, seated before maroon velvet drapes and a painted forest backdrop. A priest in a bald head, rust-red dhoti and shawl stands at left holding a lit oil lamp aarti toward the murti with a small bell in his other hand. At right, a figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with hands folded in namaste, wearing a pink flower garland and a gold necklace; the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate with only partial cues, so identity is uncertain. Rocks and potted plants sit at the stage edge.2015-04-29A photograph of a seated man on a gold-framed throne at left, wearing a rust-orange turban, rust-red robe, pink and white garland, gold armlets and a rudraksha-style necklace, holding a white staff and smiling, with bare feet on green carpet. Beside him, garlanded deity murti figures, dressed in green-and-gold silk and flower garlands, sit on a green-draped dais with a tulsi plant and stones in front. The man shows distinctive long-haired, ornate cues but his face is not identifiable from this view, so the appearance label is uncertain.2015-04-22 +1 copies