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A photograph of a large floral-decorated stage in front of a glowing orange backdrop. A man seated on an ornate silver and jewelled throne with tiger-cloth-covered seat, wearing a golden crown, a long red-pink-gray robe, a long red flower garland and an ornate gold necklace. Surrounding the throne is an arch of white, red, purple, green and yellow flowers and marigold garlands. Below, a seated audience of about thirty women in white and cream saris and dhotis sits facing the stage, with several in red and pink clothing. The seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of a crowned figure in ornate clothing and garlands on a throne, presiding over the gathering.

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January 09 20182018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09A photograph of a large floral arch decorated with red, white, green, purple and yellow bands, framing a man seated on an ornate jewelled throne with carved elephant-head arms. He wears an orange-red garment, a long rudraksha-style garland of red flowers and a gold necklace, with a gold crown on his head. Around the stage, many people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor, some holding oil lamps, and a few in colourful garments stand at the edges. A large backdrop shows golden bokeh lights. The seated figure has distinctive ceremonial cues, so this is a person presence in person.2018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09A large stage event with a central seated figure on an ornate silver-and-jewelled throne (peetha) framed by a semicircular arch of flowers in yellow, white, red, green and purple stripes. The seated figure wears a golden crown, a red-and-white flower garland, a multi-strand rudraksha-style necklace and a maroon-red wrap, with one hand raised in blessing. In front, rows of seated devotees in white traditional dress face the stage, a woman in teal stands at left, and a figure in saffron-orange robes with a head covering sits in the foreground at lower centre. A glowing bokeh backdrop in amber and orange lights fills the background.2018-01-09A figure seated on an ornate silver and jeweled throne with tiger-like armrests, centred inside a large arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white stripes. The seated figure wears a gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a long rudraksha-style red-pink garland, with a raised hand in blessing. In front, a large seated audience in white and cream ritual clothing, many with red sashes, sits on the stage floor facing the throne, with oil lamps and offerings nearby. A glowing orange bokeh backdrop fills the background.2018-01-09A photograph of a large stage event. A central seated figure sits on an ornate silver-and-jewelled throne framed by an arch of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands, with tiger-shaped armrests. The seated figure wears a saffron-red garment, a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and a golden crown. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream ritual clothes sit on the stage floor, some with long braids, some with red sashes. A person in orange robes is seen from behind in the foreground. Glowing orange bokeh lights fill the backdrop. The seated figure shows some probable cues of a person, including crown, ornate ceremonial attire and a mala, while the surrounding devotees remain roles only.2018-01-09A photograph of a man seated on an ornate throne at the centre of a stage, his hands pressed together in greeting. He wears a red-brown robe, a gold crown, a long rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace. The throne is framed by an arch of flowers in red, white, purple and yellow, with peacock-like floral ornaments at the top corners. Around him, many women in white sit on the stage floor, several with flowers in their hair, and some wear red-bordered white saris. Small oil lamps stand in the foreground, and large orange projected lights fill the backdrop. The scene looks like a satsang or public darshan.2018-01-09A photograph of a large stage event where a seated figure in a golden ornate throne with carved elephant-like supports sits centrally under a floral arch of red, white, yellow, green and purple blossoms. The seated man wears a saffron-orange cloth, a white ceremonial necklace and a long pink-and-magenta flower garland; a crown-like headpiece sits on his head. Around him, in front of the stage, many devotees in white and light-coloured clothing sit on the floor, some with long braids, a few women with long hair, and one person in dark clothing in the foreground silhouette. The backdrop is a bright glowing orange bokeh video screen. Several people in white are visible at the edges of the frame. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears saffron cloth, ceremonial gold necklaces and a crown-style headpiece on a throne.2018-01-09A seated figure on an ornate silver throne with peacock-feather motifs and carved lion heads sits under a floral arch of yellow marigolds and red, white and purple stripes. He wears a red-orange cloth, a long multi-strand garland of white and pink flowers, a beaded necklace and a crown, with hands resting on the armrests. Around the stage, many people in white and blue-white garments sit facing him, some holding oil lamps; one silhouetted figure raises an arm in the foreground. A glowing bokeh backdrop of gold and orange lights fills the background. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the figure on the throne, identified by the orange clothing, crown and garlands on the throne.2018-01-09