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Photo of a temple-style stage with a gold-framed deity murti on the left, draped in multicoloured flower garlands with a white garland at its base and a silver-toned figure at the centre. Two tall brass oil lamps flank the murti and a brass kalasha stands before it. On the right, a man in orange-red robes and a white garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, his hand resting on the armrest. A dark curtain hangs behind, with potted plants in the foreground.

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June 03 20152015-06-03A stage with a dark maroon curtain backdrop during a puja. On the left, a golden ornate throne holds a figure in a brown-orange robe, garlanded with multicoloured flowers and white floral strands, seated beside a deity murti dressed in a garland of red, white and yellow flowers. A brass kalasha/lamp sits in front with a lit oil lamp and incense. On the right, a person in an orange-brown robe with a white garland sits on a gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar. Potted plants frame the foreground.2015-06-03 +1 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes and a red garland sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests on a stage with red carpet and a dark red velvet curtain. He rests one hand on the armrest and turns toward a large gilded peacock-form vahana, beside a deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) draped in red, orange and yellow flower garlands, with a golden kalasha-style lamp stand and brass oil lamps nearby. Fruit and flower offerings lie on an orange cloth in front. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha-style neck adornment and ceremonial gold necklace. Scene reflects a Skandasashti festival setting.2015-11-12 +1 copiesA photograph on a gilded temple-style stage with a deep red velvet backdrop. Seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-armrest supports is a man with a shaved head and a red tilak, wearing saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland, with a microphone stand beside him. At left stands a decorated deity murti of Subramanya flanked by two smaller figures, draped in multicolour flower garlands and a golden peacock-like vahana, with brass oil lamps and a fruit and flower offering tray on the floor. The setting suggests a discourse or festival event.2015-11-12 +1 copiesNovember 12 20152015-11-12 +2 copiesPhotograph of a stage at an indoor event with dark maroon velvet drapes. On the left, a golden arched throne holds three deity murtis (statues) draped in garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers, with a red cloth behind them. On the right, a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold chain; a golden umbrella canopy stands above him and a golden trident leans beside the throne. The murtis are statues, not physical people.2015-09-05A stage set before a dark maroon curtain shows a seated man in saffron robes and a garland on a large gilded throne at right, smiling with hands resting on the armrests. At left, a gilded arched canopy frames a deity murti and a seated figure in dress with a multicolour garland, with a brass kalasha and brass oil lamps in front of the platform. Potted plants flank the stage. The man on the throne shows a person appearance from saffron robes, a rudraksha-style garland and ornate gilded seating, so the identity is an appearance-based candidate. A seated devotee in red-orange garments and a brass oil lamp appear to form part of the ceremony.2015-06-03June 03 20152015-06-03 +1 copiesJanuary 24 20162016-01-24June 03 20152015-06-03 +1 copiesJune 03 20152015-06-03June 03 20152015-06-03