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A decorated stage at an evening event with a large red-and-gold drape, flower garlands and a glowing red and orange Om symbol on a yellow panel above a golden throne. A central figure in an orange robe sits on the throne, flanked by people in white ritual dress and saris. Several people in white stand on the red-carpeted stage, while a row of seated devotees in colorful clothes sits on the floor in the foreground. Colorful woven cloths lie across a blue platform. Printed orange-and-yellow flower arrangements frame the stage.

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Stage event with a decorated backdrop of white drapes, red and gold swags and flower garlands framing a large yellow panel bearing a red Om symbol. A seated woman in a red-orange sari sits on a gold-and-red throne-like seat at centre, while women in white and cream saris and a man in white shirt stand before her, one offering a gesture of respect. A man in saffron-orange robes stands at the right of the throne. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand at the stage edge, and white-clad people sit on the floor in front of a blue-draped table with offerings. The audience of seated devotees fills the foreground, many in white. Camera-free, bright stage lighting.2009-01-24January 24 20092009-01-24December 17 20062006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph of a staged ceremony on a blue-carpeted platform before an ornate white and gold backdrop with pink diamond-patterned panels, framed by a garland of white, yellow, orange and red flowers. A central figure with long dark hair and a white garment sits on a red cushioned seat, with a white-clad devotee and a woman in an orange shawl kneeling before him. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts, and women in white saris, orange shawls and a blue sari stand or kneel, some holding offerings. Orange and white flower petals scatter the floor and decorative flower swags hang on the backdrop. A pedestal fan stands at the left edge.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph of a stage event with a large gold and cream throne in the centre, flanked by garlands of orange and yellow marigolds and a red-and-pink backdrop. A seated figure in red robes sits on the throne while a man in a white shirt and cream dhoti bends forward toward them, and a man in a striped shirt stands nearby. Along both sides of the stage, a line of people in white kurtas, saris and dhotis, one in an orange robe, stand waiting in a row. Red and white draped fabric hangs above, and orange and white mats with small offering items sit on the floor in the foreground.2009-12-22A stage at an indoor hall with a dark blue curtain and red valance, framed by a floral garland arch with a decorated throne-like seat in the centre. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the raised seat, flanked by people in white and orange garments who stand and attend around the platform. Audience members sit in rows on the floor in the foreground, many in white. A ceiling fan and stage lights are visible. The scene suggests a formal satsang or program session, with attendants in white dhotis and sarees near the peetha.2009-11-17A stage decorated with orange and cream drapes, floral garlands in yellow, orange and white, and a white ornate arch with a patterned backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange garments with a yellow shawl sits on a red throne-like chair at centre, while attendants in white dhotis and shirts stand around the stage, and a person in white kneels near the seat. Women in saris stand on the right side of the stage. Below, a blue-draped stage edge and an audience in the foreground watch the proceedings. A video camera on a tripod is visible at the right of the stage.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph of a stage event in a hall with yellow and red draped backdrops, floral garlands and a small white-and-blue dove emblem. On the red-carpeted stage, a man in an orange robe with a bare upper body stands centrally, and a woman in a white sari with an orange border receives or assists within a line of people in white and cream clothing. Several women in saffron, pink and brown saris stand nearby, and an attendant in white stands at left. Seated audience members in white chairs fill the foreground.2009-07-16December 17 20062006-12-17