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A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a red-cushioned golden throne with ornate gilded carving. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing and a white and red flower garland sits on the throne, extending his hand toward a devotee. Around him, devotees in saffron, pink, green and red saris and shirts crowd close; a young boy in a red shirt holds something in his hands. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels in the foreground, and a camera on a tripod stands at left. Brass ritual items and a small figure are on the cushions. Background shows a red backdrop and more people.

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A long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl and a garland of white and pink flowers sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his feet being washed by devotees. Behind him stand several women in saffron, orange and yellow saris with rudraksha malas and bindis, one holding a small bowl or offering. A man in a grey shirt bends forward and touches the throne's gold base. A television camera on a tripod is visible in the background against a red wall.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28May 01 20162016-05-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a rudraksha mala visible around the neck. Before the throne, a bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala faces him, and a man in white clothing with gold necklaces leans in with raised hands. Women in red, orange and pink saris and rudraksha malas stand and sit around a red-draped ritual space with brass oil lamps and offering trays. A video camera on a tripod records the scene, and a large painted panel of deities decorates the left background. A crowd of around twenty people is visible.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded golden throne with a red cushioned seat against a red backdrop. The seated person wears a white and red-orange cloth, a white and pink flower garland, and a black beaded wristband, holding a small red fruit in the hands. Several people stand and kneel before him in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces, one with hands folded and another touching his forehead, while devotees in orange and red garments watch. A ceremonial golden staff stands beside the throne and a brass plate sits on the floor. A camera on a tripod is visible at the back. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and an orange garment with rudraksha-style beads, a person cue, though appearance is not fully clear. Photo appears to show a darshan or puja-style reception.2016-04-28May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02