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A photograph of a stage event in an ornate gold-and-brown decorated hall. At center, a seated figure in an orange-brown robe with a red-and-orange garland and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion, smiling. A person in a dark turban and orange robe stands at right holding a microphone, wearing a gold-trimmed necklace. Other men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange shawls stand around the stage, one holding a camera. A red plastic chair and a tripod are in the foreground, and a gold deity relief decorates the backdrop.

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A ceremonial stage with a red carpet and an ornate gilded throne with lion armrests and a tiger-striped seat cushion. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala with a white and pink flower garland sits on the throne under a golden canopy, with a carved relief panel behind. Surrounding the throne, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange shawls stand attentively, and a man in a white dhoti with gold border raises a camera with a long lens. Attendants in rust-red saris with gold-bordered garlands stand nearby. a person is seated on the throne in saffron robes, flower garland and rudraksha mala, with a well-known look from his clothing and adornments. Visible text on the image reads a copyright notice and source credit.2016-05-04A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large gilded throne backed by a carved golden panel and a relief of a deity murti. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long garland of orange and white flowers, sits on the throne with a tiger-skin cushion and red bolsters, with a small offering tray with flowers in front. Around the throne, several men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange or saffron shawls stand attentively; one holds a mala and another gestures. Photographers with large camera lenses and a tripod stand on a red carpet at right, while a woman in a maroon and brown sari with beaded necklaces stands nearby.2016-05-04January 31 20162016-01-31May 04 20162016-05-04May 28 20132013-05-28 +1 copiesA seated man in rust-brown ochre robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a long white-and-pink flower garland, a large gold pendant, and gold bangles, with eyes closed and hands resting on the armrest. Around him, several shirtless men in white dhotis with white sacred threads stand and bow with folded hands, one touching the throne's edge. A videographer with a camera on the left records the scene, and a gold-and-flower decorated altar stands in the background. Behind the throne, a carved stone wall and a deity murti are partly visible. A green-sari woman stands at the right edge.2016-12-02A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with a red-carpeted stage in front of a large golden throne with a canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a saffron turban and garlands, and is seated on the golden throne. A woman in an orange sari holds an open book toward the seated figure and speaks into a microphone. Around them stand men in white dhotis and white shirts with gold borders, some with folded hands, and a man in a pink shirt and white dhoti. A child stands to the side. A backdrop shows a painted image of Shiva with a trident and a sage-like figure. Flower petals lie on the red carpet. A camera operator is visible at left.2016-01-31May 04 20162016-05-04May 02 20162016-05-02April 30 20162016-04-30A golden temple-like interior shows a seated man in red and gold ceremonial clothing and a large gold necklace, with a shaved-head-free dark hair bun, smiling on a red-cushioned throne framed by a floral arch of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. A gold kalasha-style canopy and gilded relief carvings surround him. A white-clad priest with a trident-shaped ornament and marigold garland stands at left, an attendant in saffron cloth kneels beside the throne next to a dark basin decorated with yellow flowers, and a long-haired woman in saffron robes stands at right with other devotees in white. A bare-chested figure is not visible; the seated man is shown in ceremonial garb consistent with peetha honouring. Temple abhishekam-style offering scene.2016-07-19A photograph of a ceremonial stage in a temple-style hall. A seated person in a rust-orange robe with a multi-coloured flower garland and white beads sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-carved armrests, draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushions. Behind the throne hangs a large carved panel showing a deity murti with a raised hand. On the left, a young man in an orange dhoti with a gold chain stands near a priest in white dhoti with a red shawl and a tilak, holding an object. On the right, two women in white saris with gold borders and red shawls stand, one with a bun, and a brass pot sits at the edge of the stage. Gold-carved arches frame the scene. The throne figure is a person identified by the rust-orange robe, garland and beads on the central throne, but appearance cues are limited, so the candidate is uncertain.2016-05-04