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A festive outdoor ceremony beneath a large canopy with a white and red fringed top, framed by a tall column of garlands in yellow, orange, purple and white. A seated figure on a gilded throne wears a red and gold garment, a red head covering, a white garland and beaded necklaces, and speaks into a microphone while holding his hands together. a person seated on the golden peetha, a probable in-person candidate with a red-draped throne and ornate clothing. Around him, devotees in orange, yellow and cream saris and white dhotis sit and stand on striped mats, several holding brass thalis of offerings. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at the upper left, another in a white veshti sits near brass vessels on the right, and a gold-toned deity murti garlanded with yellow flowers stands at the far right.

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December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 06 20162016-12-06A photograph of an outdoor ceremony with a seated figure on a large gold throne with red cushioned armrests, holding a microphone and speaking to a crowd seated on striped mats. The seated figure wears a red and saffron turban, rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a white flower garland, with ornate bangles on the arms. Behind the throne a tall canopy structure is wrapped in rows of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands with a striped fringed canopy above. Devotees in orange, red, yellow and blue saris and white dhotis sit close around the throne, and to the right two bare-chested priests in orange cloths stand near a golden brass vessel and flower decorations. A camera and tripod are visible at the lower left. Wet pavement suggests recent rain. Several people sit in the foreground, and a woman in a red sari stands at the left edge.2016-12-03December 06 20162016-12-06December 03 20162016-12-03A large outdoor ceremony beneath a canopy of marigold garlands in yellow, purple and white, with a fringed red, yellow and blue umbrella above a golden throne. A seated figure in a red-orange garment and a maroon turban wears a long white flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and sits with one hand raised. A woman in a teal sari with a red-beaded necklace gestures beside the throne. Bare-chested men in white dhotis and a row of seated devotees in front, plus onlookers and red flags in the background, suggest a Pada Puja gathering. The throne figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference only partially, so identity is uncertain.2016-12-03December 06 20162016-12-06A large outdoor gathering in front of a golden throne (peetha) draped with garlands in yellow, purple, green and white, under a red and multicoloured fringed canopy. A bearded man in a red and saffron-orange garment with a red headpiece sits on the throne, holding a microphone, with a white garland and gold necklace. Seated on striped floor mats in front, devotees sit in rows: several bare-chested men in white dhotis, women in orange, grey, blue and white saris and shawls. Many spectators are visible in the background along stone steps. Icon: a 'a person' candidate cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the classification is uncertain.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A photograph of an outdoor ceremony at a temple-like stepped tank setting. A seated figure on a gold and red throne with a crown-like headdress, long hair, rudraksha mala and a white ceremonial garland sits under a red-and-multicoloured canopy with tasselled fringe. The throne is backed by a massive pillar wrapped in dense garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. Around him, many people sit on striped red, green and pink mats: men bare-chested in white dhotis, women in saffron, orange and white saris, and several in white. Brass bells, pots and a kalasha-style vessel stand nearby, and rows of brass plates with offerings lie in the foreground. Red chairs line the left side, and a camera crew is visible at right. Printed text on the mat reads GLOBAL NITHYANANDA SANGHA. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based probable Swamiji, identifiable by the crown, long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland.2016-12-03