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A smiling man reclines on a red velvet-upholstered seat before a large golden multi-hooded serpent canopy (naga). He wears a pale peach silk top draped over one shoulder, layered gold and jewelled necklaces with pink and green stones, gold bangles, a cream headband with a gold ornament and a red bindi, and yellow satin trousers; his hands rest clasped in his lap. Behind him a painted backdrop shows green peacock-feather motifs with white and pink flower garlands. The scene resembles a staged ceremonial or cultural setting. a person candidate is present, with long swept-back hair, jewelled ornaments and ceremonial silk, seated in a throne-like setting.

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A photograph of a seated man on a stage before a large golden cobra-hood backdrop, with a red painted wall and green leaf designs. He wears a peach-coloured draped garment over one shoulder, layered gold and ruby-red beaded necklaces, gold bangles, and a cream headband with a peacock feather and a red forehead mark. His hands rest folded in his lap as he looks off to the side. A microphone stands at the left edge and a white flower garland hangs on the right.2009-12-25A man seated on a red and orange tiger-striped chair in front of a large golden cobra-hood backdrop with a painted red wall and green foliage. He wears a pale peach silk shawl draped over one shoulder, layered gold and red-beaded necklaces, gold armbands, a cream headband with a gold crown-like band and red bindi, and yellow dhoti-style cloth. He sits with hands clasped in his lap, smiling. Tiered white floral garland hangs at right. Appearance-based a person seated in a ceremonial stage setting, with a gold-hued ornate box at left.2009-12-25A smiling man sits on an ornate gilded throne backed by a large golden cobra hood with red cushioned armrests and layered golden seat cushions. He wears a peach-coloured shawl draped over bare shoulders, a brown patterned dhoti, bright yellow trousers, a gold and pink-stoned necklace with a pink bead mala, and beaded bracelets. A gold headband with a peacock feather and a red bindi are visible. Behind him are painted green leaves and a white flower garland. a person seated on a serpent throne with peacock-feather headband, distinctive ceremonial gold necklaces and a pink rudraksha-style mala, in a stage setting.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A smiling man sits on a red, tiger-striped cushioned seat in front of a large golden hooded-cobra backdrop, a peacock-feather-like ornament at its crown. He wears a gold-trimmed headband with a red bindi, a pale peach silk wrap over his bare chest and yellow dhoti, gold bangles, a heavy gold-and-jewelled necklace and a red beaded mala. His hands are clasped in his lap. Behind him is a painted green-and-pink backdrop with a garland of white flowers.2009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a multi-hooded cobra with a red cushioned seat and gold-scaled base. He wears a peach satin shawl over the shoulder, yellow silk trousers with a dark brown and gold bordered dhoti panel, a gold and beaded head wrap with a peacock feather, and a heavy gold necklace with red beaded malas. He has gold armbands and bracelets, a red bindi, and smiles with hands clasped. Behind him stand a red-painted backdrop with green leaves and a white flower garland. The description names no ritual; the throne and styling suggest a ceremonial stage presentation.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25 +1 copiesA man seated on a red and gold tiger-striped cushioned throne in front of a large golden multi-headed cobra hood backdrop, with green painted leaves on a pink wall. He wears a pale peach satin garment draped over one shoulder, a cream turban-style headband with a dark feather and red bindi, layered red and gold beaded necklaces with a large gold pendant, gold bangles and a yellow dhoti. His eyes are closed and he smiles while resting his hands in his lap. A microphone and a gold-decorated stand appear at the lower left.2009-12-25A smiling man sits on a red and zebra-striped cushioned throne in front of a large golden hooded-cobra backdrop. He wears a gold headband with a dark feather, a peach-coloured shawl draped over one shoulder, layered gold and red-bead necklaces, gold bracelets, and a red bindi. His hands are clasped in his lap, and a green-leaf painted panel and a white flower garland appear at right. A microphone is visible at lower left. A pictured figure seated on a throne, shown in a stage-like setting; no other people are visible. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, a crown-like gold headband, ornate gold necklaces and a shawl, seated as the presiding figure of the stage.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25 +1 copiesDecember 25 20092009-12-25