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A stage at a Navaratri event with a seated man on a gold throne with red cushions on the left, wearing a rust-orange turban, brown robes, rudraksha-style beads and a white flower garland, with a microphone stand and a glass of water on a small table beside him. In the centre, a decorated deity murti sits on a blue draped platform beneath a gold and red canopy, adorned with flower garlands, a crown and a patterned gold backdrop. A woman in an orange sari stands at right holding a ritual implement near brass lamps, and brass oil lamps and offerings in leaves sit at the base of the platform. A maroon curtain and a painted backdrop complete the scene.

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October 10 20162016-10-10Photograph of a stage in a hall with maroon curtains and a golden throne-like seat at left. A bearded man with a saffron-brown turban and shawl, wearing a white flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, sits on a gold throne with red cushions, with a microphone stand before him. At right stands a person in an orange dhoti with a long garland, holding an oil lamp near a richly decorated deity murti seated on a golden peetha under a multicolored canopy, adorned with garlands, a crown and a blue cloth-covered platform with brass lamps and offerings. Probable Swamiji cues: saffron-brown turban, shawl, gold necklaces and garland on the seated man, whose role is seated presiding guest.2016-10-10A stage at a temple hall during a festival puja. A seated man on a gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange-red turban, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a white floral garland, with a small wooden stool and a glass beside him. Centre stage a richly decorated deity murti sits on a blue draped platform, adorned with gold and silver garments, flower garlands and a golden crown-like headdress, flanked by brass oil lamps and a tray of offerings. A woman in an orange-and-brown sari stands at right holding a ceremonial lamp aloft. Golden decorated canopy above, red velvet curtains and a painted backdrop behind, with yellow and red decorative fans beside the deity.2016-10-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual on a stage with maroon curtains. Seated on a gold throne at left is a bearded man in an orange-red robe and a red turban, with a garland and a gold necklace, holding a microphone stand nearby. At centre stands a richly decorated deity murti, dressed in yellow and white silks, garlanded with flowers, with a blue floral crown and a golden arch behind it. At right a standing priest in an orange dhoti and shawl raises a lit lamp toward the murti. Brass oil lamps, a blue cloth-covered altar, fruit and offerings sit before the murti, and gold banners with red and pink designs flank the scene. a person is seated on the throne.2016-10-10 +1 copiesA stage at a Navaratri-season satsang shows a seated man on a gold-carved throne at left, wearing a maroon turban, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with a garland of white and pink flowers. He sits with a microphone stand before him, and a small stool stands nearby. At right, a large ornately decorated deity murti is adorned with garlands, a crown and a blue-and-gold draped skirt, with a kalasha-like lamp stand in front. A woman in an orange sari with long braided hair stands at right, offering a lamp or aarti. Brass oil lamps stand on the red-carpeted stage, and a golden sun-like backdrop with a red-and-gold shield hangs behind. Per the page, Swamiji is present; the seated figure's appearance (turban, rudraksha, gold pendant, saffron robe, throne) matches probable cues.2016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10August 28 20162016-08-28October 11 20162016-10-11October 06 20162016-10-06 +1 copiesOctober 11 20162016-10-11A seated man in a rust-brown turban and saffron-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood backrest, his palms pressed together in namaskar and a pink-and-white garland draped over his shoulders. A gold rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial necklace hang on his chest. A microphone stand stands before him and a steel cup sits on a small wooden stool. To the right, a decorated deity murti is adorned with flower garlands in yellow, orange and pink and gold jewellery, set on a purple brocade-draped altar with brass oil lamps in front. A red and gold decorative umbrella stands between them, and a tapestry of a deity hangs behind the throne.2016-10-02Stage photograph of a temple-style setting with a deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, seated on a purple-draped platform beneath a decorated canopy. A bearded man with a saffron-coloured shawl and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne at left, with a painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity behind him. A priest in an orange dhoti stands at right holding a lamp and ritual implements near brass oil lamps on the purple cloth. A red carpet covers the stage floor and a microphone stand stands in front of the seated figure. The seated man appears to be a person, identified by the saffron shawl, rudraksha mala and ornate golden throne setting, while the priest is a ritual attendant.2016-10-02 +1 copies