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A photograph of a seated religious event indoors on a glossy floor. Centre right, a bald man in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a large white and orange floral garland draped over its back. Beside him, a woman in orange robes with a red head covering and a beaded necklace sits on a second gilded chair, gesturing toward him. Behind them, a banner shows Shiva and Parvati and Kannada text. Men in white shirts and dhotis sit on the floor in front, and several people in orange and white stand in the background. A tall fan and a decorated backdrop frame the scene.

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A seated saffron-robed religious leader sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned backrest, draped with a large white and orange flower garland, in a hall with a wall painting of Hindu deities. Beside him a second saffron-clad figure in a red turban and rudraksha mala sits on a golden chair. Seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts, and women in teal and beige saris, sit on the marble floor, while standing men in white and saffron watch. A large banner behind shows a mountain temple scene and Shiva-Parvati imagery. The thrones and garlands suggest a felicitation ceremony.2009-07-23A photograph of a seated gathering in a hall with a decorated backdrop. A central seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne draped with white and orange flower garlands; he has a bald head and a sparse beard, and his hands rest in his lap. To his left, a younger figure wears a red turban, orange clothing and a red-orange beaded garland on a smaller gold chair. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis sit cross-legged on the floor, some wearing orange-and-yellow ribbon badges, and several men in saffron robes stand behind. Women in saris sit at the lower right beside brass vessels. A banner above shows Shiva and Parvati and carries Kannada text, and a framed portrait hangs at the upper left. Behind them, a painted mural shows many deities in a row above lotus-like motifs.2009-07-23A seated group on a tiled hall floor in front of a large banner in Kannada script. At centre, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne draped with white and orange flower garlands. Beside him on a second gold throne, a young person in an orange robe and red turban wears a rudraksha mala. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis sit cross-legged, some wearing blue and yellow rosettes, and women in saris stand at right. Monks in orange robes stand behind the thrones. The banner above shows deity imagery including Shiva and Parvati, and a printed heading in Kannada reads Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamigalu. A background wall shows a painted pantheon of deities.2009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23A photograph of a ceremonial event in a hall with a painted mural of deities at the top and a banner with Shiva and Parvati imagery. A central elderly saffron-robed monk sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne draped with white and orange flower garlands. Beside him on a smaller gold chair sits a younger saffron-robed figure wearing an orange turban and a beaded mala. A white-clad elderly man sits on the floor in front, and women in colourful saris sit to the right. Men in white shirts stand and move around the room. The banner reads a felicitation programme dated 23-07-2009.2009-07-23A photograph of a seated ceremony in a hall with a large banner behind the dais showing Shiva and Parvati figures and Kannada text. Two ornate gold-and-red thrones are decorated with orange and white flower garlands. On the centre throne a bald, white-bearded man in orange robes sits with his feet resting on a white cloth, while a devotee in a pale kurta sits on the floor beside him. To the left, a person in a saffron robe and red-orange turban wears a gold beaded necklace and holds a notebook. Nearby, devotees in white shirts and dhotis, orange-robed monks and women in a sari stand or sit around the stage, and scattered flower petals cover the floor. Rows of deity murtis are depicted on the upper panel.2009-07-23A seated ceremony in a hall with a large banner behind it showing the Shiva and Parvati-like figures, reclining mountains, and Kannada text. Under a red and gold throne canopy draped with white and orange flower garlands, a man in a saffron robe sits cross-legged on a gold-and-red throne, hands resting in his lap. Beside him a woman in an orange sari with a gold garland sits on a gold-framed chair holding an open book. A man in white dhoti kneels at the throne's base, offering to the seated figure's feet amid scattered rose petals. Other seated men in white shirts and dhotis, one with a red turban, and a man in gold clothing with a rosette badge watch nearby. A second empty gold throne stands to the right. Above, a row of painted deity figures is visible on a temple-style frieze.2009-07-23A photo of a seated event on a stage with a large banner behind it showing Shiva and Parvati and Kannada text. Two central figures sit on ornate golden thrones draped with white and orange flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, orange robes and a gold necklace, and sits with hands folded. Beside him sits an older bald man in saffron-orange robes with his hands clasped in his lap. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis sit on the floor, and a shaved-headed monk in orange stands behind the thrones. A man in a red chair and several people in white shirts crowd the stage edges.2009-07-23A seated saffron-robed swami sits centrally on an ornate golden throne draped with a large white and orange flower garland, with flower petals scattered at his feet. Beside him on the right, another saffron-robed sannyasi wearing an orange turban and rudraksha mala sits on a gilded chair. Two older men in white dhotis and white kurtas with a cream waistcoat sit on gilded chairs to the left, and a row of standing and seated men in white shirts and dhotis fills the hall. A large banner behind shows Shiva and Parvati and Kannada text, and above it a painted frieze shows multi-armed deities. Brass kalasha-style offerings of fruit and green leaves are in the foreground. Approximately 20 people are visible.2009-07-23A photograph of a formal ceremony in a hall with a large banner behind the seated dignitaries. In the centre, a man in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold and red throne draped with white and orange flower garlands, with a bald head and a white beard. Beside him to the left, a figure in an orange robe and orange-red head wrap sits on a gold throne with a rudraksha mala. Other orange-robed monks sit nearby, and men in white dhotis and shirts sit on the floor. On the right, a woman in a teal sari with gold jewellery sits with her hands folded. Behind the banner, a painted mural shows many deities. The banner reads the name Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji and a date of 23-07-2009. Several other people stand near the back.2009-07-23A photograph of a seated ceremonial gathering in a hall. Centre, a bald, bearded elder in an orange robe sits on an ornate golden throne draped with white and orange flower garlands and pink petals, his bare feet resting on a white cloth. Beside him on a smaller gold-and-red chair sits a woman in an orange sari with a red headwrap and a gold-beaded necklace, hands folded. Behind them a backdrop banner shows Shiva and Parvati, and a decorative painted panel of deities sits above. To the right, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers sits on a gold chair, and a woman in a brown sari sits at the lower right. Several people in white and orange stand along the back, and a sponsor man in white clothing stands at the left. A ceremonial banner with Kannada and English text runs across the back wall.2009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23