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A seated man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits on a golden bull (Nandi) statue draped with a striped tiger-skin cloth, raising one hand in blessing. He wears a long white and pink flower garland, a heavy gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads and gold armbands. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with multiple arms, holding a trident-like implement, beside a golden arched backdrop. A tall golden trident leans against the bull, and brass oil lamps, potted green plants and red flowers frame a red draped stage with a microphone stand at right.

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A seated man in rust-orange robes and a matching turban sits on a tiger-skin-draped seat during a discourse, raising his right hand in greeting with a warm smile. He wears a long rudraksha-style gold necklace, a white and pink flower garland, and gold bangles. Beside him stands a golden bull statue (Nandi) and a tall brass trident. Behind him, a gilded arch frames a golden deity murti of a seated goddess with a child figure, flanked by brass oil lamps, potted plants and a red curtain backdrop, with a microphone on a stand at the right.2017-02-11A seated man with a long beard and a maroon-red turban raises one hand in a blessing gesture while sitting on a golden bull (nandi) statue draped with a tiger-skin cloth. He wears a maroon robe, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, and a white floral garland hangs to his lap. Behind him stands a gilded arched shrine with a golden deity murti showing a figure with a crescent-topped crown and a consort. A tall golden trident (trishul) stands at left, brass oil lamps flank the set, and potted green plants and red flowers decorate the maroon drapery stage.2017-02-11February 11 20172017-02-11February 11 20172017-02-11A man seated on a golden bull statue (Nandi) with a tiger-skin cushion, wearing a rust-orange turban, saffron-brown dhoti and shawl, rudraksha-style beaded and gold necklaces, and a white and pink flower garland. He raises one hand in blessing while facing the camera, with a microphone stand beside him. Behind him is a gilded arch framing a golden deity murti of Shiva with a consort figure, flanked by brass oil lamps and a trident leaning at left. Red draped curtains, potted green plants and a small wooden stool complete the stage. The seated man is described by his appearance and cues as a person on stage, giving a discourse.2017-02-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching turban sits on a golden bull-shaped seat draped with a striped tiger-skin cloth, raising one hand in greeting while smiling. He wears a red-and-white flower garland, a heavy gold necklace, gold armlets and a rudraksha-style beaded mala. A golden trident stands beside him. Behind him is a gilded arch framing a golden deity murti of a seated figure with a consort, flanked by brass oil lamps and potted green plants, with red drapery in the background. A microphone stands at his side.2017-02-11February 11 20172017-02-11A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red turban, rust-red robe and layered gold ceremonial necklace, with a white and pink flower garland, seated on a gilded bronze bull mount. He holds a tall gold trident in one hand and rests his other arm on the bull's back. Behind him stands a gold arched frame with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati. Potted green plants, brass oil lamps and a microphone on a stand surround the dais, and a red curtain backs the stage. This is a photograph with one visible person; the throne-style seat and trident support the a person label, though the appearance cues are only moderately distinctive, so the identity is uncertain.2017-02-11February 11 20172017-02-11A seated man in rust-brown robes and a matching turban sits on a golden bull (Nandi) statue at a stage with red draped curtains and green foliage. He wears a long multi-strand gold necklace, a white and pink flower garland, and gold bangles, and holds a golden trident (trishul) in one hand. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a crescent ornament, framed by a gold arch. Brass oil lamps, potted plants and a microphone stand flank the stage, and a small framed photo sits on a wooden stool.2017-02-11February 11 20172017-02-11A man in a maroon-red turban, ornate gold chest necklace and a white-and-pink flower garland sits on a golden seated bull (Nandi) statue in front of a gold-framed altar with a painted deity figure. He gestures with his right hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Beside him stand a tall brass trident, brass oil lamps on stands, and potted green plants. Red curtains and green foliage frame the stage. A small wooden stool holds a cup. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair under the turban, a rudraksha-style ornamented chest garland and saffron-red clothing, seated in a dais role as the speaker.2017-02-11