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A golden stage at a Ganesha festival satsang. On the left, a man in a rust-orange robe and orange turban sits on an ornate gilded throne with a lion carving and leopard-print cushions, a white flower garland around his neck, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him, a gilded deity murti of Ganesha, decorated with green leaf garlands and red and white floral adornments, sits on a golden throne framed by carved pillars. On the right, a standing attendant in orange robes and an orange turban holds a bell and a small offering item near the murti. Red velvet drapes fill the background, and oil lamps and brass vessels sit on a side table in the foreground.

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August 24 20172017-08-24August 24 20172017-08-24Photograph of a gilded stage with red velvet curtains. On the left, a man in maroon robes and a red turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate golden throne with a leopard-print cushion, a white flower garland around his neck, and a microphone stand before him. In the centre stands a golden Ganesha murti adorned with red and green garlands and a red cloth. On the right, a young attendant in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban stands holding a small vessel and pouring or offering water near the murti. A golden lion-figure and brass lamp sit on the stage.2017-08-24August 24 20172017-08-24Stage scene with a golden ornate throne on the left, where a seated figure in rust-red robes and a matching headwrap sits with hands pressed together and a white flower garland draped over the shoulders, a microphone on a stand before him. To the right, a large golden ornate throne-like shrine holds a Ganesha murti dressed in a red and yellow cloth with green leaf garland and flower necklace. A standing attendant in saffron-orange robes and an orange headwrap holds a lamp and fan near the murti. Red velvet drapes hang behind the stage, and a floral arrangement and oil lamps sit in front of the shrine.2017-08-24A gilded throne stage before red drapes. On the left, a seated man in a rust-red turban and reddish-brown robe, with a white flower garland, presses his palms together in namaskar, bare feet visible, a microphone stand before him. Centre-right, a chandana-decorated Ganesha murti sits on a gold throne with a red turban-style cap, green leaf garland and a silver kalasha-like offering before it. At right, a priest in saffron-orange robes and turban holds a silver lamp or bell and performs aarti. A second orange-clad attendant kneels at lower right near a silver offering tray. The scene reads as a Ganesha puja on a temple-style dais. Photo credit text visible at lower right.2017-08-24A seated man in a rust-red turban, red-brown robe and rudraksha-style beads sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and gold lion figures, a garland of white and pink flowers around his neck, hands folded in greeting at a microphone stand. Beside him, a golden shrine arch frames a Ganesha deity murti draped in green leaves, yellow and red cloth and a red-and-gold headdress, with a flower garland and gold ornaments. At right, a man in an orange turban and orange robe holds up an incense stick or burning offering, while another attendant in orange kneels at lower right near brass oil lamps and offering vessels on a silver tray. Red curtains hang behind the scene. Sized as a photo with the throne figure's identity not confirmable from appearance.2017-08-24A photograph of a satsang stage with a golden throne on the left where a man in a rust-orange turban and orange robe sits with palms pressed together, a white flower garland around his neck, and a microphone stand in front of him. Beside him stands a gilded ornate throne-like seat flanked by lion figures. In the centre, a golden shrine holds a red-faced Ganesha deity murti draped in a yellow cloth and decorated with green leaves and a red-and-white garland. On the right, a standing sadhu in an orange dhoti and shawl, with a wrapped orange head covering and rudraksha beads, holds a lit lamp toward the murti in an aarti gesture. Red curtains form the backdrop.2017-08-24A gilded stage with red drapes hosts a satsang. On the left, a seated figure in a rust-orange robe, orange turban and white flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne with leopard-print cushions, with a microphone stand before him. In the centre, a golden deity murti of Ganesha is seated on a gold throne, garlanded with green leaves and a red cloth draped over the head. To the right, a standing attendant in orange turban and saffron-orange dress holds a ceremonial vessel near the murti. Gold pillars frame the scene. a person: the seated figure wears a turban, orange robes and a garland, but the frame is ambiguous.2017-08-24August 24 20172017-08-24August 24 20172017-08-24August 24 20172017-08-24