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A photograph of a stage event with a seated central figure on an ornate gilded throne beneath a golden parasol, dressed in a red-orange robe and red shawl. Two men in saffron-orange clothing stand at the left, one in a white shirt and dark trousers placing a hand on the seated figure's shoulder. A woman in a white sari sits in a wheelchair at the right, with several women in white and cream saris standing around the throne. A marigold garland with yellow and red flowers hangs across the green-and-yellow backdrop, and a seated person in white with an orange shawl sits at the lower left. Overall this is a darshan-style scene with devotees gathered before the throne.

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A photograph of a Kalpataru darshan on a stage draped with green fabric and strung with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A seated man in an orange-red shawl and white undergarment sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy above. An elderly woman in a wheelchair, dressed in a grey and red sari, bends forward to touch his feet while a man in grey trousers bows low before the throne. Around them stand men in white shirts and orange shawls, and women in white and cream saris with gold borders, one in an orange shawl. A man in a striped shirt stands at the left edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and ceremonial adornments, but his appearance is not conclusive from the image alone, so the role is described as a devotee-honoured teacher on a throne.2009-06-13June 13 20092009-06-13A photo of a devotional scene on a stage before a golden ornate throne backed by a gilded floral arch and a green-yellow patterned hanging with marigold garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red cushion on the throne. Several devotees in white ritual clothing, including a man in white kurta and dhoti bending forward with hands together, a woman in a white lace-patterned top, and a woman in a white sari with a striped border, stand around. Their attention is focused on the seated figure; one man holds his clasped hands near the seated person's feet. A red carpet covers the floor and a white-draped table with flowers stands at right. The seated person's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role only.2009-06-13A large ceremonial stage decorated with yellow-gold backdrop, red and white draped fabric, and floral garlands framing a golden throne-like seat under a gilded canopy. A man seated on the central throne wears a white dhoti and shawl with a long gold necklace and garland. Around him, several people in saffron-orange robes attend closely, and a man in an orange robe stands at the far right. A crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white saris stands below and on the steps, some reaching toward the stage. Brass vessels with orange and pink flowers sit at the lower left and right, and a person in a wheelchair is visible at the left.2010-01-01October 11 20082008-10-11A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-and-red ornate throne (peetha) decorated with marigold garlands, with green and white draped backdrop. The seated person wears saffron-orange robes and smiles while a devotee in white clothing bows and touches the hand of the seated figure. Behind the throne, a man in an orange garment stands, and an elderly woman in a white sari with blue border and a younger woman in white stand beside the throne, with more white-clad devotees at the bottom edge.2009-01-18A photograph of a darshan at a hall with a large gilded throne backed by red and magenta flower garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red undershirt places a hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white, who has hands joined in namaskar. Standing attendants in orange shawls and white dhotis flank the scene; one attendant in white holds a rudraksha mala, and a man in white shirt and trousers leans forward on crutches. A yellow and blue patterned pillar, marigold garlands and a red cloth backdrop fill the setting.2008-10-12January 31 20092009-01-31A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and red roses, with a red cushion beneath his feet. He has a red tilak on his forehead and a small embellished clasp on his robe. Standing to his right, a man in an orange robe with a long gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads holds his hand out toward him. Around the throne, a man in a white shirt and jeans kneels or bends to attend his feet, another man in a white shirt stands beside him, and a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands nearby, while a seated woman in white is in the lower left corner. Pink and gold draped backdrops with gold peacock-like motifs frame the scene.2009-07-11December 20 20092009-12-20A photograph of a ceremonial hall with a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing an orange robe and a white and red flower garland. Before the throne, a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti and orange shawl bends forward, while three men in ordinary shirts assist an elderly woman seated in a wheelchair. A priest in white clothes with a sacred thread stands in the background near a dark curtain, and a backdrop with carved temple imagery is visible at top right. The seated figure's distinctive long, swept-back hair and orange ceremonial clothing, with the throne setting, are consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the face cannot be confirmed. Six people are visible.2010-09-15August 31 20092009-08-31