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A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red cushioned dais on a stage, hands held together in a mudra in front of him. Behind him is a large golden arch decorated with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands, holding a deity murti with a crown, flanked by gilded standing statues and two larger gilded arches with garlanded figures, one in orange and one in green and gold. Red velvet curtains hang at the back. a person: the seated man in saffron robes and rudraksha mala is the a person, teaching the initiation session.

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November 24 20172017-11-24A photograph of a stage set with a seated man in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala at centre, hands raised in a mudra before a small microphone stand, seated on a low red-cushioned platform. Behind him rises a large deity murti in a gold arch, heavily garlanded with yellow, pink and multicoloured flower garlands, flanked by a pair of white lion-like figures. Golden statues of female figures stand on either side, and two golden arched niches frame garlanded standing figures in saffron and green dress. Deep red velvet drapes hang behind the stage.2017-11-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned dais in front of a deity murti. He has long dark hair swept back, a rudraksha mala, a vertical white-and-red forehead mark and a bare upper arm, and he smiles while gesturing with his hands. Behind him, a large gold-framed niche is decorated with layered yellow, orange and magenta flower garlands around a central deity murti. Flanking the stage are golden standing figures, two gilded arched alcoves with garlanded deity statues, a silver ceremonial staff and a microphone stand, all set against deep red velvet drapes. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and the central throne-like seat. The seated figure is shown as a physical person on stage.2017-11-24A photograph of a stage set for a discourse. A man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red cushioned platform, one hand raised in a teaching gesture before a microphone stand. Behind him is an elaborate golden arch framing a large deity murti or throne decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a tiered crown-like floral canopy. Gold-coloured attendant statues in tall, cloth-draped forms flank the platform, and two larger statues in gold arches on either side hold garlands. Red velvet curtains hang behind, with small cow-shaped figures near the base. The description reflects the appearance-based candidate seated in saffron robes; Swamiji (probable) with rudraksha mala and long hair visible.2017-11-24November 26 20172017-11-26A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned dais, hands raised in a teaching gesture, with a microphone on a stand before him. Behind him stands a large golden arched shrine framed with yellow and red marigold garlands, housing a deity murti with a crown. Flanking the dais are gilded figures of standing deities, one on the left and one on the right draped in marigold garlands, with a red velvet curtain behind. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse.2017-11-24November 24 20172017-11-24November 24 20172017-11-24 +1 copiesNovember 24 20172017-11-24November 24 20172017-11-24November 24 20172017-11-24A stage set for a satsang with a red velvet curtain backdrop. At the centre, a seated man in saffron-orange robes wears a rudraksha mala and sits cross-legged on a red cushioned dais before a microphone, with hands resting in his lap. Behind him a large golden arch is densely decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, framing a central deity murti adorned with jewellery. Golden standing figures flank the stage, and on the left and right golden arches hold garlanded statues, one in green and gold dress. The setting is a ceremonial stage display with no visible audience.2017-11-24