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Photograph of a decorated stage with a maroon velvet drape behind it. Several golden thrones and deity murtis are arranged across the stage, each adorned with marigold and colourful garland borders. On the central throne, a seated figure in a maroon-brown robe with a rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments sits between two golden lion figures. Flanking thrones hold deity murtis including a standing figure with a crown and trident-like weapon, and seated murtis with kalasha-style decoration. Red carpeting covers the stage floor, and gold lion mounts sit at the sides. No audience is visible.

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December 24 20132013-12-24A stage set with a deep red velvet drape and red carpet, showing a central golden throne with lion armrests and a heart-shaped back wreathed in yellow, red and white garlands. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe with a beaded necklace and a small headpiece occupies the central throne, appearing as a person seated in a ceremonial role. To the left stands a deity murti of Lord Shiva-form with a crescent crown and trident-like adornments, garlanded in red and yellow, with a golden bull-like figure beside it. To the right, a golden arched alcove holds three seated murtis draped in red and garlanded, with an oil lamp at the far edge. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan arrangement with decorated thrones and garlanded deity figures.2013-12-24December 24 20132013-12-24December 25 20132013-12-25December 24 20132013-12-24December 25 20132013-12-25December 24 20132013-12-24December 24 20132013-12-24December 24 20132013-12-24A photograph of a stage set with ornate gold thrones draped in marigold and rose garlands against a deep red velvet backdrop. On the central golden lion-armed throne sits a seated man in a rust-red shawl and brown turban-style headwear, with a beaded necklace and rudraksha-style mala, his hands resting on the armrests. Flanking thrones hold garlanded deity murti and other seated figures. A large golden statue of a deity with a crown and trident sits on the left throne, and a smaller garlanded deity murti on a lion throne appears at right. Red carpet covers the stage floor.2013-12-24December 25 20132013-12-25A photograph of a stage draped in deep red velvet, with a red carpet and gold-and-red thrones heavily decorated with yellow, white and red flower garlands. A figure seated on the central golden throne with hands pressed together in a respectful gesture wears an orange-red garment and a garland, with a crown-like headpiece. Flanking thrones hold deity murti decorated with garlands, one on a golden elephant-shaped base, and seated figures in ornate gold clothing with garlands. The setting appears to be a formal padapuja or satsang stage.2013-12-24