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A photograph of a dimly lit hall with a green-tinted stage and haze. A standing figure in the centre wears a crown-like headdress, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a dark patterned garment, holding a long staff or trident and resting one hand on the hip. Behind is a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree under a sky. On either side stand a trident and an ornate golden-decorated palanquin or throne with garlands, a seated deity murti with garlands on the left, and potted plants and flower arrangements. Chandeliers hang from the ceiling and light fixtures on the stage edges. Stage decor is festive and ceremonial.

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A photograph of a dimly lit, teal-green stage set with a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A standing figure in a dark, ornate outfit with long hair and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces holds a tall ceremonial staff and stands behind a low dark altar table. Trident-like staffs stand on either side, and potted plants with yellow flowers flank the stage. To the left sits a seated deity murti draped in garlands with a glowing oil lamp row at its base, and to the right a silver-framed ornate peetha/throne holds two seated figures adorned with garlands. Chandeliers hang from the ceiling and smoke haze drifts across the stage.2014-12-30A photograph of a dimly lit stage set with green and amber lighting and drifting haze. A large artificial tree with a thick trunk and spreading canopy forms the backdrop. A seated figure in a brown garment with a garland of beads sits on an ornate wooden seat, with a pair of silver trishula staffs standing beside it. To the right, an illuminated arched canopy with garlands frames a deity murti. Flower arrangements and small oil lamps surround the stage.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30A stage set for a satsang or darshan, with a seated figure in red and orange clothing and a rudraksha mala at the centre, on a low wooden couch draped in white. The figure's hand is raised near the face in a meditative gesture. Behind is a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree at sunset, flanked by trishul staffs and vases of yellow and white flower arrangements. To the left stands a golden seated figure garlanded with beads, and to the right an ornate gilded throne canopy holds golden deity murti figures with garlands. Crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling and red cloth covers the front of the stage edge.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30