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A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a flower-decorated throne backdrop in red, yellow and purple. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with white forehead markings sits centrally on a gold-trimmed throne draped with a zebra-striped cloth. Other people in saffron and white ritual clothes stand and kneel in a line at the left and right, with devotees in white saris, a yellow sari and a brown-orange sari among them. A man in a checked shirt stands near the front, and a priest in orange with a trident stands behind the throne. A carved blue wall relief decorates the background. The scene shows devotees approaching the seated figure for darshan at a satsang event.

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March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a ceremonial satsang on a red-carpeted stage in front of a floral garland backdrop of red, yellow and purple flowers. A figure with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, orange clothing and beaded necklaces stands on a gold-and-cream throne, arms folded. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange robes with gold borders and white-clad devotees stand in a line, some with hands folded in namaskar. A man in an orange dhoti and shawl holds a trident-topped staff near the throne, a devotee in white kneels before the throne, and a camera is mounted at the upper right. Swamiji (probable): the figure on the throne has long swept-back hair, orange clothing and beaded necklaces, with his arms folded.2013-03-10Indoor ceremonial scene before a floral-decorated backdrop of marigold and red garlands. A central figure with long swept-back hair, orange robes, a gold-toned necklace and a long trident-like staff stands on a golden throne draped with a zebra-print cloth and white covers. Around him, saffron-robed monks with shaved heads, white tilak marks and orange shawls stand at left, while several women in white and cream saris, one in a gold-bordered green sari, and a woman in orange-bordered attire stand in a line at right, some with hands together in greeting or reaching toward the throne. A elderly man in a white shirt and a woman with a walking cane stand near the front. A red carpet covers the floor. Background shows a large blue-tinted banner with a standing figure. Matches the Maha Parashivaratri satsang setting.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A ceremonial scene before a golden throne draped with a zebra-striped cloth and backed by a large floral arch of red, yellow and purple marigold garlands. A man in saffron-orange robes with long hair and a gold necklace stands on the throne platform, while a woman in a matching orange robe reaches toward him. Around them, devotees in saffron and white attire stand and kneel; a man in white dhoti and shirt bows with hands joined, and a shaven-headed attendant in orange stands at left. Stage lights and a video camera on a tripod are visible at upper right, and blue backdrop banners frame the scene.2013-03-10A photograph of a ceremonial stage set against a dark blue stone wall with carved relief figures. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne draped with a striped tiger-skin cloth and a large floral garland of red, orange, yellow and green blooms. The seated figure wears orange robes, rudraksha beads, a crown-like headpiece and holds a trident. Devotees in orange and white saris and dhotis stand around the platform, several with folded hands, one in a green salwar kameez, and a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a shawl stands at the left. A golden urn sits at the foot of the throne on a red carpet.2013-03-10Devotees in a temple-like hall queue toward a raised red-carpeted platform where a figure seated on a throne-like seat is adorned with a large garland of colourful flowers. The seated figure wears saffron/orange robes, a rudraksha-style necklace and has a decorated forehead, with a trident-topped staff standing beside. Several men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris and salwar kameez stand with folded hands or pay respects, while monastics in orange-brown robes stand near the platform. Blue wall panels with a large painted figure frame the scene. The image is a photograph of a darshan-style gathering.2013-03-10Devotees queue on a raised stage to offer respects at a golden throne decorated with a gold arch and a canopy, framed by a flower-garlanded arch of marigolds and roses. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long garland of beads sits on the throne; the person's face is not used for identification and the appearance is not clearly established, so the identity is uncertain. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in yellow, line up in front, while a woman in saffron stands at the left edge of the stage. Blue and maroon drapes frame the hall.2008-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large floral garland backdrop in yellow, red and purple. A seated figure on a gold throne-like seat wears an orange-saffron robe, long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and ornate gold neckwear, with a tilak on the forehead. a person is seated centrally, hands folded in his lap. Around him, several women in orange and maroon saris with gold borders stand and kneel with hands joined in respect, and a woman in white with a grey shawl folds her hands nearby. A man in white shirt and trousers bends forward near the seat. A man with a shaved head and white-marked forehead in orange stands at the upper left. A video camera on a tripod is at the right edge, and a red carpet covers the floor.2013-03-10