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A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes with long dark hair and a red-and-yellow garland, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed, on an ornate gold throne with a gilded backrest and a gold umbrella canopy above. Behind a blue curtain, a yellow and purple marigold garland drapes the throne. In the foreground, several devotees in orange robes sit on the stage floor with their backs to the camera, one tending items on a silver tray. A woman in orange and red sits at the right edge beside a silver trident. The a person cues are the long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha-style gold necklace and garland, placed on the golden throne with devotees seated before him.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage with an ornate gilded throne backed by a gold-carved arch decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands, and a gold umbrella canopy above. A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron robe and a red-and-yellow flower garland sits on the throne with palms pressed together in namaskar. In the foreground, several people in orange and saffron robes sit cross-legged with their backs to the camera, and a silver trident stands at the right edge of the stage. Appearance-based cues suggest a person seated on the throne, with long hair, saffron robe and flower garland; the seated foreground figures are devotees. The scene suggests a ritual gathering on a stage.2009-12-27A photograph of a ceremonial stage scene. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment, a rudraksha-style gold ornamental necklace and a red and yellow flower garland, sits in front of an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy above and a marigold garland on its back. His hands are folded in namaskar with eyes closed and a red tilak on his forehead. Several seated people in orange robes, seen from behind, sit on the stage floor in front of him. A silver trident stands at the right edge beside a gold-decorated stand, and a dark blue curtain forms the backdrop.2009-12-27A stage with a large ornate gold throne backed by a golden carved panel and a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, red and yellow flower garlands and a gold necklace, sits on the throne with palms pressed together in greeting. Four people in orange robes sit on the stage floor before him: a figure at left with palms joined, two figures in the centre with heads bowed, and a woman in an orange sari with a maroon border at right. A silver ritual vessel and a silver trident-like staff stand on the stage. Dark blue draped curtains form the backdrop.2009-12-27July 07 20092009-07-07July 17 20082008-07-17December 27 20082008-12-27Photo of a ceremony on a gilded ornate throne with a red velvet back and lion-shaped gold armrests before yellow curtains. A man seated on the throne wears an orange robe and a multicoloured flower garland, with a red tilak on his forehead, and presses his palms together in namaste with eyes closed. In front, a man with long dark hair in an orange robe holds a lit oil lamp, and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti sits with palms joined. A flower-filled plate and fruit lie nearby. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne with long hair, orange robes and a garland, performing a padapuja-style reverence.2009-09-07October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA seated man on a gilded golden throne with ornate carved backrest and lion-form armrests presses his palms together in namaskar. He wears a saffron-orange garment bared at one shoulder, a thick rudraksha-style necklace, a red-and-yellow marigold garland and a red tilak on his forehead. Around him, devotees in orange and maroon-bordered saffron saris and robes sit on the stage; a woman in the foreground holds a silver plate and a silver trishula-topped staff rests nearby. A silver pot sits in the lower foreground, and a deep blue curtain hangs behind the throne. Golden garlands and carved ornament frame the seat. Hindu padapuja or ritual service is being performed on stage. a person appearance cues include long swept hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha-style adornments.2009-12-27November 19 20092009-11-19February 07 20102010-02-07A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair. He sits on a gilded throne backed by a golden multi-hooded naga canopy, flanked by garlands of yellow marigolds with red and green accents. Golden tree-like branches frame the scene against a beaded curtain backdrop.2009-01-04