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Wide view from the back of a dimly lit auditorium toward a stage with a draped backdrop of red and orange flower garlands. Many seated audience members in white clothes fill the foreground rows. On stage, a line of people in white and some in red and orange saris and clothing stands around a central red-draped raised seat or throne, with a figure in red garments at the centre. Hanging lamps light the hall and the stage area.

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February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14Wide photograph taken from the back of an auditorium looking toward a raised stage. Many seated audience members in white clothes fill the rows in the foreground, some in light shirts and dhotis, one child at right. On the stage, a group of people in white and in red, orange and pink saris stand around a central seated figure on a decorated throne-like seat, with a golden-yellow draped backdrop with garlands behind them. The figure on the throne is too small and distant to confirm identity, so no appearance-based claim is made. Overhead lights and curtains frame the hall.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14Wide photo of an indoor auditorium with rows of maroon and brown theatre-style seats filled with seated audience members, mostly in white shirts and light clothing, viewed from an elevated rear angle. On the far left stage, a group of people in white, saffron and orange clothing stands around a decorated central figure beneath a backdrop of floral garlands and draped fabric. Warm downlights and wall lamps light the hall, and a side area with another small group is visible at right. The setting appears to be a convention or darshan programme.2009-02-14Elevated view of a stage in a large auditorium during a darshan event. A line of people in white ritual clothes, several in white dhotis and kurtas and women in saris, stands in a semicircle on the wooden stage around a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne draped in red, with a red cloth on the floor. Behind them hangs a gold and orange floral backdrop with a dark maroon curtain above. Audience members sit in dark rows of seats in the foreground, some in white and orange clothing, while attendants move near the stage edges. A wall banner with an emblem hangs to the left.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14Elevated view of a large indoor auditorium with dark tiered seating filled with rows of seated attendees on the left. On a raised circular stage at the right, draped in orange and gold floral-patterned curtains, a group of people in white and pastel clothing stand in a line around a central ornate red and gold seat or throne. Several people wear white dhotis and kurtas, and some women wear pink and red saris. Wall-mounted warm lights and dark wood-panelled walls frame the hall. Several attendees move along the aisles and near a side table with items on it.2009-02-14Elevated view of a large auditorium stage during a darshan line. A central figure in red and gold sits on a golden throne before a backdrop of hanging marigold-style garlands and draped maroon curtains. A long line of devotees in white and pastel clothing, some in saffron and orange, files past toward the throne, with several people on the stage and aisle. Rows of dark seats fill the foreground and many seated audience members are visible. Portrait banners flank the stage. The scene is an indoor event with stage lighting and a few people walking in the aisles.2009-02-14September 13 20092009-09-13 +1 copiesFebruary 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14September 13 20092009-09-13 +1 copiesElevated view of a large auditorium during an event on a lit stage with a curved wooden platform backed by a gold curtain with orange marigold garlands. A central figure seated on a red and gold throne-like seat under a floral canopy is surrounded by people in white clothes and orange or red garments, some standing in a line and others moving on the stage steps. Rows of dark seats fill the foreground and curve around the hall, many occupied by seated audience members. Warm spotlights and wall sconces light the room.2009-02-14