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A seated figure in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a brown turban and a pink garland, sits on a gold throne with leopard-print cushions, hands folded in namaste before a microphone stand on a stage. The throne is backed by a green cloth and a large arrangement of yellow, red and white garlands around a deity murti. To the left, a seated female figure in brown and blue garments stands beside a garlanded statue, and at right a golden-framed seat holds a garlanded deity murti wearing a gold crown and jewelled necklaces, with an attendant in an orange robe and rudraksha mala standing by offering a lamp. Red velvet drapes form the backdrop. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain and no legible name appears on the image itself.

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A stage at an ashram hall shows a seated man in a brown dhoti and brown turban on a gold throne with leopard-print cushions, hands folded at chest in greeting, with a pink-white garland around his neck. Behind him, a green cloth draped backdrop is decorated with flower garlands in yellow, red, orange and purple, and a deity murti sits under a crown. To the right, a gilded arch frames a standing deity murti in pink and gold with a crown and garland. A young man in a saffron dhoti and shawl stands at right, bare-chested, holding a small vessel. A microphone stand is in front, and a brass kalasha sits on a low stand. Offerings lie on the floor nearby, with a red curtain behind the stage. The seated man is a person candidate based on the turban, brown ceremonial clothing and garlands, though the appearance is only partly distinctive.2017-11-11A stage at a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind. Centre, a man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a rudraksha-style mala of pink-white beads and gold necklaces, one hand raised near his face. Behind him stands a large seated deity murti draped in marigold and garlands of yellow and orange flowers with a crown. Left, a smaller figure in brown garments with garlands stands on a blue cloth. Right, a deity murti in pink and gold sits on an orange-draped gold throne with flower garlands, a kalasha-style offering nearby. Two attendants in orange dhotis and sacred threads stand at right, one holding a vessel. A small offering tray with flowers and lamps sits on the stage.2017-11-11A stage set with a deep red curtain behind a central golden throne draped in green cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds and pink-and-white flowers. A seated man in a rust-brown robe with a golden necklace and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on the throne with hands folded in greeting. Behind him is a deity murti crowned and garlanded. To the left, a figure in a brown robe and ornate jewellery is seated on a blue cloth beside a garlanded deity statue, and to the right a female deity murti in pink sari with a golden crown sits on an orange cloth, while a person in orange robes stands at the right edge near a tray of flowers and offerings. A microphone stand stands before the throne and the stage is dimly lit.2017-11-11A stage at a satsang-style event with a red velvet curtain behind. Centre, a man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, hands joined before his chest and a microphone stand in front of him, with a pink-and-white garland around his neck. Behind him a large deity murti stands on a green cloth, draped with marigold and rose garlands. To the left a seated figure in brown and gold ornamental dress sits beside a blue cloth-covered platform, and to the right a deity murti in pink and gold sits on an orange cloth in a gilded niche with a garland. A young attendant in an orange robe stands at the right edge beside the niche. Offerings and flowers lie on the stage floor.2017-11-11A stage with deep red velvet drapes shows a seated man in a rust-brown robe with a flowing white-and-pink mala, hands pressed together in namaskar, seated on an ornate gold throne with green and red cushions. Behind him a large deity murti, adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers, stands in a gold-framed shrine niche. Flanking figures include a deity murti on the left draped in red-and-yellow garlands and another on the right in a pink sari with gold jewellery, both in gilded arches. A standing attendant in an orange robe holds a lamp near the right shrine. Floral offerings and a microphone stand are on the stage edge.2017-11-11A stage with red velvet drapes and gold-framed alcoves holds garlanded deity murtis. Centre, a seated figure in a rust-brown robe and turban, with a pink-and-white mala and gold necklace, presses palms together before a microphone on a stand, in front of a green-draped throne decorated with marigold and yellow garlands. To the right, a female murti in pink and gold sari and jewellery sits on an orange cushion beneath a gold arch; a man in orange robes stands at right holding a vessel. Left, a brown and gold murti sits on a blue-draped stand. Ritual items and flowers lie on the stage floor.2017-11-11A photograph of a stage with red curtains and a garlanded golden throne draped in green cloth and marigold garlands. A seated man in a rust-brown robe and brown turban sits at the centre with palms pressed together, a pink flower garland around his neck, and a leopard-print cushion on the throne. To the right, a golden arched shrine holds a garlanded deity murti in an orange cloth. Two attendants in orange robes stand at the right edge holding water bottles. A microphone stands on the stage.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A stage with a red curtain shows a central seated figure on a gold-and-leopard-print throne, wearing a rust-brown robe, gold armband, pink flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, with his hand raised near his face. Behind him stands a green-draped deity murti crowned and decorated with yellow, purple and red garlands. To the right, a gold-arched alcove holds a second deity murti in pink and gold dress with an orange backdrop, while an orange-robed attendant stands beside it holding a small vessel. To the left is a seated figure in brown with a blue cloth, and a kalasha-style brass stand and offerings sit on the stage. Several people are visible, but the seated central figure's appearance and identity are uncertain.2017-11-11A photograph of a stage with red velvet drapes. Centre, a seated man in a rust-brown robe with a pink-white garland sits on a gold and leopard-print throne with hands pressed in anjali. Behind him, a deity murti is decorated with yellow, orange and purple garlands and a crown, set on a green cloth. To the left, a seated figure in brown and gold ornaments sits beside a decorated stand. To the right, a golden-arched shrine holds a deity murti in pink silk and a crown, garlanded in yellow and orange, beside an orange cloth. Two attendants in orange robes stand at the right edge. a person candidate: the seated man wears a rust robe, pink-white garland and gold necklace, with a draped wrap; appearance is uncertain given the distance and a print of a shaved head.2017-11-11A photo of a ceremonial stage with red drapes. A man seated on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions sits centrally with hands folded in namaskar, wearing a brown-red cloth, a maroon head covering, gold necklaces and a garland of pink flowers. Behind him, a large central deity murti decorated with green and red garlands and a crown is flanked by two green-and-gold garlanded arches. On the left, a standing deity murti wears a gold-and-red garment with a rudraksha-style necklace, and on the right a seated deity murti in pink and gold is garlanded, with a standing attendant in orange robes holding an offering plate nearby. Offerings sit on a tray at the base of the platform.2017-11-11A photograph of a stage set for a ceremony. A seated man on a gold-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a rust-red robe, a saffron turban, a white flower garland and gold ornaments. Behind him a green and red drape is decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands, and a deity murti is set in the centre. Flanking the throne are two gilded arched niches with garlanded deity murtis. On the right, a woman in a pink and gold sari sits before a yellow cloth and a brass lamp, while a woman in an orange sari kneels and tends an offering tray. A microphone stands near the throne and a flower-strewn floor is in front.2017-11-11