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A standing man in an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl with gold border stands barefoot on a stage before an ornate golden palanquin-style throne decorated with a heavy arch of red, yellow, purple and green flower garlands. Behind him a small deity murti in orange and white cloth with a crown and trident is set within the garlands. He wears a long rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and red kumkum on his forehead. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders. Dark curtains and a brass lamp stand at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and saffron-orange clothing, standing at the throne as a devotee-facing presenter.

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October 27 20112011-10-27A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead stands barefoot on a small patterned rug, smiling and raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a dark rudraksha mala and gold bangles. Behind him is a gilded golden throne-like palanquin with bird and lion carvings on wheels, decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers and a green backdrop. Seated within the flower arch is a painted deity murti in orange robes holding a trident-like staff and a flag, with a crown and white ornate jewellery. A dark blue curtain hangs on the right side of the room. A purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27 +1 copiesA standing man in an orange-red saffron dhoti and shawl with gold trim stands barefoot on a small patterned rug beside an ornate golden palanquin-style throne on wheels. He wears a long brown rudraksha mala, gold armlets and a red tilak, long dark hair, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. Behind him, a silver-and-red deity murti of a standing goddess holding a trident and a flag wears an orange cloth and silver ornaments, framed by garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers over a green cloth. The golden throne has carved lion-like motifs and a peacock-style base. A dark curtain and beige wall form the background.2011-10-27 +1 copiesOctober 27 20112011-10-27A standing man in saffron-orange draped clothing and layered rudraksha malas waves his right hand, smiling, beside a golden peacock-form throne on wheels. Behind him, a deity murti with a crown, orange garment, and a spear-like staff is framed by a large arch of red, yellow and purple flower garlands and a green silk backdrop. The man has long swept-back hair, a red bindi, gold bangles and a gold-bordered dhoti, standing on a small patterned rug on a pale floor beside a dark curtain.2011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27A standing man in a red-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders, wearing a long rudraksha mala and gold bangles, raises both palms beside a golden ratha-style palanquin. The palanquin's golden peacock-like base and large gilded arch are heavily decorated with red, yellow and purple flower garlands. A deity murti in silver ornaments, orange cloth and a crown holds a trident-like spear. A small woven mat lies on the floor and a dark curtain stands behind. The man has long, swept-back hair and a red mark on his forehead. Appearance-based: a person, standing in front of a deity murti on a festival vehicle.2011-10-27A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands in front of a golden peacock-shaped throne-chariot decorated with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a rudraksha mala necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and raises one hand in greeting. Behind him, a deity murti in orange cloth with a crown, holding a trident and spear, is framed by the floral arch. A dark curtain and a small patterned rug are visible on the stage floor.2011-10-27A barefoot man in a saffron-red dhoti and draped shawl with gold borders stands on a small patterned rug, arms raised with palms open in a greeting gesture. He wears a rudraksha mala necklace, orange bracelets and a red bindi, with long dark hair swept back. Beside him stands a golden peacock-shaped carriage and palanquin, decorated with a golden arch and a crest. The carriage holds a deity murti in orange and white with a trident and flag, framed by a large arch of red, yellow and purple flower garlands with green satin drapes. A dark blue curtain hangs behind. The setting suggests a temple or satsang hall with a ceremonial procession display.2011-10-27A standing man in red-orange ochre sannyasi robes with a gold-bordered dhoti and a long rudraksha mala stands on a small rug beside a gold, peacock-shaped ceremonial palanquin. He raises one hand in a blessing gesture and smiles. Behind him a silver-and-orange deity murti with a crown and trident-like spears is framed by a large arch of red, yellow and purple marigold garlands on a green silk backdrop, with a dark curtain and a white floor. a person cues: long swept-back hair, a red-orange robe with rudraksha mala and gold armlets, though the face is not used to identify him.2011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27