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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange headwrap sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A golden umbrella canopy hangs above the throne, and a tiled-roof structure with white balusters frames the stage. Two framed artworks flank the backdrop, and red and white flower garlands hang on the side pillars. A ritual stage setting with a seated person being honoured, no other people visible.

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December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne on a raised stage, decorated with a large arch of marigolds and red flowers in yellow, orange, purple and red. The seated man wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron head cloth, and a long beaded necklace, with hands resting on the throne arms. A golden canopy with a fringed top hangs above him. Flanking pillars, framed emblems, and red floral garlands frame the stage, with a red carpet at the base. A single person is physically present on the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair and a saffron head cloth with ornate saffron robes and beaded necklaces, seated on a throne with a flower arch.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gilded throne with a crown-topped backrest, framed by a large arch of marigold and orange and purple flower garlands. A wrapped ceremonial necklace and beaded mala rest on his chest, and his hands rest on the golden armrests. Above the stage, a yellow balustrade, a golden canopy and white flowers decorate the set, with brown curtains and floral wall panels behind. Pedestal lamps and floral arrangements sit at the stage base. Portrait frames flank the backdrop. No other people are visible.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A photo of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a large arch of marigold and garland flowers in yellow, orange, red and purple. The person wears an orange saffron robe, an orange head wrap, and a beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace, sitting with a broad smile. A golden umbrella hangs above the throne, lit by warm lamps. Framed portraits flank the throne on a stage with brown tiled roof details and white balustrades, and red flower garlands frame the edges. Single person visible on the throne.2011-12-20A decorated stage with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and pink flowers. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace and a headdress, and is seated with a raised hand. A golden canopy hangs above, with pillars and a white balustrade behind, and an orange carpet covers the floor. Flower arrangements sit at the throne's base, and a brass vessel stands at the right edge of the stage. Appearance-based cues (saffron clothing, gold necklace, flowered throne setting) suggest a person, seated as the honoured figure on the throne.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a thick garland of yellow, orange, purple, red and white flowers. He wears a saffron head covering, a beaded necklace and bracelets, with hands resting on the armrests. A golden umbrella-shaped canopy tops the throne, flanked by dark wooden pillars, red and white flower garlands hanging at the sides, and a traditional tiled roof behind a white balustrade. A brass lamp and framed panels line the back wall.2011-12-20