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A photograph of a single robed figure seated on a carved wooden throne-chair on a stage, speaking into a microphone on a boom stand. The figure wears a saffron-orange shawl with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, an orange-red dhoti, and a tall black headpiece, with a tilak on the forehead. A white cloth with the printed word NITHYANANDOHAM is draped over the lap and armrest. Beside the chair stands a silver trident on a wooden stand, a small wooden side table holds a red water bottle and a tray with fruit and offerings, and a dark pot sits below. Behind is a gold-toned backdrop with a carved Nataraja dancing form within a flame arch, flanked by panels with peacock and swan motifs.

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December 09 20152015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09A man seated on an ornately carved wooden chair on a stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand with both hands raised in gesture. He wears an orange shawl over an orange top, rudraksha beads, a gold necklace, a red-and-gold dhoti and a white cloth draped over his lap printed with the word NITHYANANDOHAM. His hair is styled high and dark, with yellow and red markings on his forehead. Beside him a small carved side table holds a red water bottle, a plate of offerings and a tall silver trident. Behind is a large golden dancing deity relief on a curtain with peacock and swan motifs.2015-12-09A man seated on a carved wooden chair on a stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears an orange-saffron shawl over an orange-red dhoti, a long rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and an orange tilak, with long swept-back dark hair. A white cloth draped over his lap carries the printed word NITHYANANDOHAM. Beside him stands a silver trident (trishul) and a small table with a red water bottle and orange cloth. Behind is a large golden relief of the dancing Nataraja form within a circular arch, flanked by carved panels and peacock motifs on a cream curtain.2015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09A photograph of a figure seated on a carved wooden throne-style chair on a stage, with a microphone on a stand beside them. The figure wears long swept-back dark hair, a yellow-orange tilak on the forehead, an orange shawl, a long rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and earrings, a red-orange dhoti and leopard-print cloth at the waist. A white cloth reading NITHYANANDOHAM drapes over one leg. A silver staff stands at left beside a small table holding a red water bottle and a tray with orange offerings. Behind is a golden backdrop with a dancing Nataraja-style figure and peacock motifs. a person, seated with a microphone and ritual items, on a stage.2015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09