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A stage decorated with floral arrangements of white and red flowers and yellow and red blossoms, with a central golden throne-like seat draped in red and orange garlands. A large portrait photo of a figure with long dark hair sits on the seat. A row of about ten children in white ritual clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar before the altar, while two women in orange and green saris stand at the right end. A brass lamp and flowers sit on the stage at left. The rendered text in the corner reads a copyright line.

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A stage decorated with white and yellow flower arrangements and scalloped white floral canopies frames a golden throne with an ornate crown-topped canopy. A large framed portrait on the throne shows a figure in saffron garlanded with flowers, and red flower offerings sit before it. A row of about ten children in white and cream clothes stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, while two women in saffron and a colourful sari stand at the right. A brass vessel and a small flower arrangement rest at the left edge of the stage.2008-07-17A decorated stage with a golden throne-like seat (peetha) at centre, flanked by white floral arches and yellow flower motifs, with a crown-shaped golden canopy above. A framed portrait sits on the throne, and a red cushion rests on it. Five children in white clothes stand on the stage with heads bowed and hands joined in namaskar in front of the throne, as if offering reverence. A brass vessel and flower offerings sit to the side. The scene resembles a devotional program.2008-07-17A decorated stage with a large ornate golden throne centered in the frame, topped with a gilded crown-shaped canopy and draped with red and orange flower garlands. A framed portrait of a figure with long dark hair and gold ornaments sits on the throne's upper back panel. Six boys in white ritual clothes sit cross-legged on the red stage platform, some with orange cloth draped over shoulders, flanking the throne. Large floral rangoli-style panels in yellow, red and white decorate the backdrop, with a patterned rug in front of the throne. A standing man in white is visible at the far right edge.2008-07-17A decorated stage with a gold ornate throne-like seat (peetha) at centre, backed by a framed portrait of a long-haired man wearing orange garlands, and flanked by floral-patterned panels in white, yellow and red. Five young men in white dhoti and kurta sit cross-legged on the platform on either side of the throne, several with hands folded in prayer, one seated at centre-left. A small hanging gold crown-like canopy hangs above the throne. The scene resembles a Gurupoornima event at an ashram.2008-07-17Seven children stand in a row on a raised stage before an ornate golden throne decorated with yellow and white floral garlands. Each child has palms pressed together in anjali. From left to right: a boy in white kurta and pants with a rudraksha mala; a girl in red and gold salwar with a red dupatta; a girl in white with a microphone; a boy in red silk kurta holding his hands together; a boy in white with a microphone; a girl in orange and white dress; a girl in orange shawl and white with a mala; and a girl in white with a mala. A framed portrait showing a long-haired figure in a white garment sits on the throne, with garlands around it. A patterned red-and-blue carpet covers the stage floor.2008-07-17A decorated stage with a golden throne-like seat (peetha) backed by a large framed portrait of a long-haired figure wearing a garland and gold ornaments. A seated figure in white clothing sits on a red-and-gold cushioned platform in front of the throne, raising one hand. To the right, two children in ceremonial dress, one in orange and gold, stand near the stage. To the left, a standing person in an orange head wrap and light draped cloth holds a brass vessel near offerings. Floral arrangements, white and red scalloped canopies, and a red stage floor frame the scene.2008-07-17A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a raised stage, wearing saffron-orange robes and a garland of green and white flowers, with bare feet resting on a white cushioned platform. Beside and in front of the throne sit two young men in saffron shawls over white clothes, one with a cropped head. To the right, a line of about eight girls in white dresses stands holding papers and reading aloud, while an adult woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stands at the end and gestures toward them. Behind them hang a dark blue curtain, a red curtain, and a decorated cloth column with floral and geometric patterns, with a floral garland strung from above. A large portrait backdrop and a decorative canopy frame the left side.2007-02-24July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17Devotees in white dhotis and saris crowd around a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne-like seat under a richly decorated stage canopy with white and silver embellishments and garlands. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron garment and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with long dark hair. Several men in white kurtas and orange shawls, along with women in white saris and a girl in a light blue top, surround the throne, some offering or receiving something. A video camera on a tripod is visible at right, and the stage is draped in red and gold decor.2008-07-17A stage event with a figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with an umbrella-style canopy above. The seated person wears saffron-orange robes, a green and white flower garland, and a wooden-like neck mala, with bare feet on a white mattress platform. Two young men in white with orange shawls sit on the floor beside the throne. A line of about nine girls in white dresses holds papers and reads or sings, while an older girl in white with an orange shawl stands at the right. Colourful garlands and a decorated pillar hang behind them, with a red curtain and a large backdrop photograph at left.2007-02-25July 17 20082008-07-17