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A standing figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long dark-haired, swept-back look and a garland of white and pink flowers stands on a blue carpeted runway, arms raised with hands above the head, beneath a golden ornate canopy over a throne (peetha). Behind the throne are small seated golden figures, a trident, and a wall backdrop of forest trees. The runway and throne area are bordered by garlands of white, pink, red and orange flowers. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robe, long hair and flower garland are the cues. Ritual setting with a decorated throne and garlanded stage at a tented outdoor venue.

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July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A woman with long dark hair, wearing a red sleeveless dress and red skirt, stands barefoot on a blue carpeted stage with her arms raised in a triangular gesture above her head. Before her is a decorated altar with a white and gold canopy, a dark stone-like backdrop, a trident, red cushions, and small orange-robed figures of deity murti. Garlands of white jasmine, red roses and orange marigolds line the walkway. A painted forest backdrop fills the background. A second person in orange robes is partly visible at the left edge. The setting suggests a temple-style altar at a festival or satsang event.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a tiered gilded canopy, on a stage decorated with white, pink and orange flower garlands. The figure wears a white and red floral garland and sits behind a blue carpeted aisle lined with garlands. Behind the throne is a painted forest backdrop with two small golden figures, a trident and a kalasha-style ornament. Oil lamps, flower arrangements and offering plates sit on the stage in front of the throne. a person is seated on the throne, identifiable by the saffron robes and garlands, though the appearance cues are limited.2009-07-07A decorated stage with a long blue carpet runway flanked by white and red flower garlands. A person in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a white flower garland sits in an ornate gold and red throne with a tall gold canopy strung with white flower garlands. Orange-robed figures and a trident stand on the throne's sides, and a painted forest backdrop fills the background. Flower arrangements and small offerings sit at the base of the stage. The person has distinctive saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a garland, consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne as the central figure.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A barefoot man in an orange-red sannyasi robe stands on a blue stage with both arms raised in greeting, wearing a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a red bindi. Behind him is an ornate gold throne with a red and gold upholstered seat, a gold canopy wreathed in white and red flowers, and gold lion armrests. Golden figures of seated devotees with folded hands flank the throne, and a silver trishul stands at left. Silver lamps, fruit on silver trays and flower arrangements sit at the stage edges. A microphone stand is at right. The man appears to be a probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland, shown standing before the throne as a speaker.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07Photograph of a stage set up for Guru Poornima celebrations in a large white tent with a pink-and-white draped ceiling. A tall ornate golden throne with a canopy and carved figures sits centred before a painted forest backdrop. A figure in orange and red robes, with long hair, sits on the throne with hands raised in front of the chest. Three or four attendants in saffron-orange clothing kneel or sit on the blue carpeted platform before the throne, with brass items and flowers in front. The carpeted aisle leading to the stage is lined with white and pink flower garlands and orange marigold strands. A trident hangs on the left side of the throne. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan on the dais.2009-07-07