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A photograph of an ornately gilded stage set with golden carved pillars, lion statues flanking a central throne, and warm orange lighting. A seated life-size figure sits on a raised golden throne with cobra-like carved arms, wearing an orange-brown robe and a red skirt. No living people are visible in the scene. Small stone figures and a decorated floor with a rangoli-like pattern surround the platform, under stage lights and draped red curtains.

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A seated man in rust-brown and saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne on a raised stage, flanked by two carved golden pillars topped with rearing mythical beasts. A large brass-coloured lion sculpture stands at each side, and two cushioned wooden chairs with pink seats sit on the stage below. Golden circular medallions decorate the warm orange walls and a red lattice screen sits behind the throne. The seated figure wears a long brown shawl and a rudraksha mala and has a red forehead mark, but his appearance is not clearly established from this image, so he is described by role as a seated presenter on the throne. The stage floor holds a coloured circular rangoli-style design.2013-07-24A seated figure sits on an ornate red-cushioned throne with gold-carved armrests, flanked by two gold-carved lion-headed pillars and two bronze lion statues. The figure wears a saffron-brown shawl over a bare upper body with a brown-and-gold dhoti, and holds hands in lap. Golden circular medallions decorate the orange walls, a red lattice panel stands behind, and a colourful floor rangoli sits before the dais.2013-07-24 +1 copiesJuly 24 20132013-07-24July 15 20132013-07-15 +1 copiesJuly 24 20132013-07-24July 24 20132013-07-24A seated man in a brown-orange robe and matching orange shawl sits on a dark red cushioned throne-chair at the centre of an ornate golden stage. Two large gilded makara-like sculptures flank the throne, and a lattice panel sits behind it. Two carved wooden seats with red cushions and two recumbent golden lions frame the stage, which has a colourful floor mandala beneath the dais. Warm orange lighting fills the hall. The man appears to be a person (long hair, orange robe, shawl), seated in a position of honour during a discourse.2013-07-24July 24 20132013-07-24A photograph of an ornate golden stage set with a central red-cushioned throne flanked by carved golden lion-headed pillars. A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-bordered cloth and a long beaded necklace sits on the throne, smiling, with hair swept back. Two gold lion statues stand at the edges of the stage, and two carved wooden benches with red cushions sit on the platform. Golden circular medallions decorate the back wall and a red lattice window is centred behind the throne. A colourful floor rangoli lies at the base of the throne. No other physical people are visible.2013-07-24A lit television studio stage styled as a temple hall with carved orange-red walls, ornate pillars and lion sculptures. At centre sits a seated figure in an orange-brown robe on a red-cushioned throne, appearing to be a statue or sculpted figure rather than a living person. Two low wooden desks flank the throne, and a blue figurine stands at the left edge. Stage lights hang overhead. No living people are visible.A photograph of an ornate golden stage set for a satsang. A single seated figure sits on a dark red cushioned throne centered on a grey plinth, raising one hand in gesture while speaking. He wears a rust-brown cloth draped over one shoulder with a yellow-bordered dhoti and a long dark wrap. Flanking the throne are two carved golden yali-style pillars with rearing lion-like figures, and gilded circular medallions decorate the warm amber walls. Two lion sculptures stand at the sides, with two empty cushioned wooden armchairs placed on the wooden stage and a colorful rangoli-like floor design in front. A rust-brown robed figure sits centered on a stage with no visible audience.2013-07-24July 24 20132013-07-24