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Indoor event hall with a stage decorated with a large arch of marigold and white flower garlands over a fan of pastel yellow, orange, green and pink drapes, flanked by red banners with palm fronds and star-burst decorations. A figure in a long orange robe stands centrally on a gilded throne-like seat with hands raised in greeting, and two attendants in orange and white stand to the left. Seated on the floor in front are many participants in white clothing with white headbands, some in pastel saris, facing the stage over a floor kolam pattern, with a pedestal and ceiling fans visible.

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A figure in an orange-saffron robe stands centrally on a white throne-like seat within a stage decorated with a large arch of marigolds and yellow and white flowers, backed by draped yellow, white and pink fabric. The figure raises both hands in an expressive gesture. Red and orange side panels frame the stage, with palm fronds and floral accents. A green-and-red carpet covers the stage floor, and a few heads of seated audience members are visible at the lower edge. Striped cloth draped over the stage edge and small floral offerings are in front of the throne.2009-01-28A photograph of a stage at an indoor hall set up for a workshop. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, hands folded in front of the chest, under a large floral arch of marigolds and greenery. Behind the throne, orange, yellow and white draped fabric fans out, with orange borders and palm-leaf decorations on the backdrop. Rows of seated people in white clothes with white headbands fill the foreground, and a cameraman stands at a tripod near the front of the stage.2009-01-28January 28 20092009-01-28January 28 20092009-01-28A photograph of a stage event in a large hall, with a seated figure in an orange robe on a gold-and-red throne at the centre. The throne sits under a semicircular arch of marigolds and white flowers, backed by orange, yellow and white draped fabric and palm-leaf decorations on white panels. A small white side table stands beside the throne. Below the stage, a dense crowd of people in white clothes and white head coverings sits on the floor, with some in pink, purple and yellow garments. A cameraperson in an orange top films from a tripod at the front.2009-01-28January 28 20092009-01-28January 28 20092009-01-28A photo of an indoor stage at a workshop hall. A single figure in a flowing orange-saffron robe stands on a gold-and-red ornate throne, arms raised with palms open, in front of a floral arch of marigolds and yellow garlands with fan-like orange and cream drapes behind. Palm fronds and flower sprays decorate the backdrop walls, the stage floor is green with a red runner, and a white-draped table sits in front. Along the bottom edge, several people in white head-bands and striped cloths are seated with heads bowed. The figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so no name is assigned.2009-01-28A stage at an indoor ashram hall is decorated with a floral arch in white and yellow blooms with red and purple trim, framing a seated figure on a throne-like seat. The seated person wears orange robes and sits behind a microphone. A large backdrop portrait above shows a smiling man with long dark hair, labelled by a legible caption on the photo. Brass oil lamps sit before the stage, and a row of devotees in white clothes sits on the floor facing the stage, some in orange. Red curtains and a patterned banner frame the stage, and a partly hidden projection screen stands at the right.2007-07-29January 28 20092009-01-28A photograph of an indoor hall during a devotional gathering, with a floral arch of marigolds and green garlands framing a raised stage draped in yellow and orange fabric. On the stage, a figure in orange robes stands near a ceremonial golden chair, with a second person in orange beside a woman in white. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together in namaskar near the stage, and a large crowd of devotees in white, one in a navy shirt, stands with folded hands facing the stage. Red and orange banners and paper decorations hang on the walls, and a ceiling fan and fluorescent lights are visible.2009-01-28January 28 20092009-01-28