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A stage photograph with a deep maroon velvet curtain behind a white platform. On the right, a seated man in an orange-saffron robe, orange turban, and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a gold lion-shaped armrest, with a microphone stand beside him. On the left, a kneeling man in orange clothes and a rudraksha mala raises his hands to his head in a devotional or yogic posture on a folded striped mat. A white electric fan stands at the left edge. The throne is elevated behind a small red-carpeted footstool.

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A photograph of a stage with a dark maroon velvet curtain behind it. On the right, a man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, wearing an orange-red turban, an orange-saffron garment and beaded necklaces, with a microphone stand beside him. A man to the left sits on a low red and blue mat, wearing orange-saffron robes, rudraksha beads and a white forehead marking, with a light-coloured fan beside him. The stage is white and gold, with a small gold stool and a red rug in front of the throne. The 'Swamiji (probable)' appearance is shown by the orange-red turban, saffron garment, layered beaded malas and ornate gold throne of the seated figure on the right.2015-06-21November 16 20152015-11-16August 24 20172017-08-24A photograph of a stage event with a large ornate golden throne on the left, backed by red drapes. A seated man in a rust-red robe and matching turban sits on the throne, wearing a white flower garland and a leopard-print cushion beneath him, with a microphone stand beside him. On the right, a standing young man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, with rudraksha beads and a bare chest, holds a ceremonial white fan or chamara. Behind him is a golden shrine niche with a Ganesha deity murti decorated in red and green garments and a green foliage backdrop. Gilded lion figures flank the throne and pillars, and offerings sit at the lower right.2017-08-24November 06 20132013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06Photograph of a stage with two ornate golden thrones draped in red cushions, flanked by golden lion carvings. On the left throne sits a bearded elderly man with long white hair and beard, wearing orange robes and holding a staff. On the right throne sits a man in orange and red robes with hands folded in a namaskar gesture. To the far left stands a golden deity murti of a seated figure beside a golden bull (nandi), adorned with a large garland of yellow and red flowers. Deep red velvet drapes hang behind the thrones and a red carpet covers the floor.2013-11-06A stage event photograph with a deep red velvet backdrop. On the left, a golden shrine holds a deity murti of Subramanya, flanked by two figures, with a gold peacock-like vahana and red and green floral garlands. Center stage, a seated elderly man with a long white beard wears orange robes and holds a wooden staff, seated on a gold and red throne with lion armrests. To the right, a second seated person in orange-saffron robes sits on a matching gold throne with a tiger-print cloth, hands resting in lap. Red and pink carpets cover the floor and a fan stands at the right edge.2013-11-06A photograph inside a decorated hall with a gold and red stage. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange robes, seen from behind with a patterned orange shawl and arm markings, faces a gold deity palanquin draped with garlands and a gold kalasha-like finial. On the right, a person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits with hands pressed in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and lion-shaped armrests. A gold standing deity murti stands in a clear acrylic case in the centre, with colourful tassels hanging from the arches and a red velvet backdrop above.2013-10-09November 06 20132013-11-06November 16 20152015-11-16A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and red cushions performs a namaskar with raised hands, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a white garland draped over the throne. Beside it, a gold-framed shrine holds a deity murti in a crown and jewelled ornaments, garlanded with bright multicoloured and white flower strands. A tall brass oil lamp stands between them, with brass puja vessels and potted green plants in front and dark maroon draped curtains behind. The setting suggests a temple-style puja hall.2015-06-03