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A stage photograph of a seated assembly of saffron-robed sannyasis on a red-carpeted platform beneath stage lights and a starry blue backdrop. At center, a man with long dark hair and a red-brown cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood back, wearing a rudraksha-style necklace, gesturing with one hand. Flanking him are bearded men in orange robes seated on golden chairs with lion-armrests, including one in an orange turban at far right. Behind the throne stands a large black deity murti with a cobra hood, adorned with marigold garlands, a gold necklace and a trident is planted beside the throne. Seven people are visible in total.

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Stage photograph of a ceremonial satsang on a red-carpeted platform under a white tent ceiling with stage lights and a starry blue backdrop. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a cobra hood carved above it, wearing a red-orange turban, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces, with a brown wrap over his shoulders; he raises a hand in blessing. Seven other seated men flank him on golden thrones and chairs, wearing saffron and orange robes and white beards. A large black deity murti of Shiva with a cobra hood and marigold garlands stands to the right, and a golden trident leans nearby. Seven or eight people are visible in total.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A stage at a large outdoor-style event shows a seated central figure on an ornate golden throne with a cobra-hood backrest, wearing a brown-orange garment, a rudraksha-style necklace, and a red-and-gold head wrap. A bearded man in saffron robes sits beside him. Rows of saffron-robed sannyasis sit on decorated thrones and lion-carved seats on both sides. Behind them stands a large dark deity murti with a hooded serpent canopy, adorned with marigold garlands and a gold necklace, under a blue starry backdrop. A trident leans on the left. Stage lights hang from the truss above, and the audience area is not visible.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A stage at an outdoor tented event shows a row of seated sannyasis in saffron-orange robes on gold-carved thrones and low wooden benches. The central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a tall gold back, wearing an orange-red turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a hand raised in front of him. Behind them stands a large black deity murti with a cobra hood, garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands, against a blue starry backdrop. Stage lights hang from the tent truss overhead. Seven other robed attendants sit either side of the throne.2016-12-21 +1 copiesDecember 21 20162016-12-21 +1 copiesDecember 21 20162016-12-21A stage event under a white tent with a row of seated saffron-robed sannyasis facing forward. The central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a red-and-orange turban, a long rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, behind a large Shiva-form deity murti with a serpent hood and garlands of marigolds. Seven saffron-clad men sit on either side on gold-framed seats, some with beards and some with grey hair. Above hang stage lights, and a backdrop shows a glowing galaxy. Several heads are visible in the foreground.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A stage at an outdoor tented event shows eight saffron-robed sannyasis seated in a row on low ornate chairs with lion-head armrests, flanked by lit stage lights overhead. At the centre, a figure in rust-orange robes and an orange headwrap sits on a large gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing a beaded necklace and garlands. Behind him stands a large dark deity murti with a canopy-like hood, adorned with flower garlands and a trident, in front of a projected purple-and-blue galaxy backdrop. The stage is draped in deep red cloth.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21