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A raised stage in a hall with a white-tiled platform and steps, set before dark blue and maroon draped curtains. A large backdrop with a glowing orange-and-gold textured image sits behind a red-cushioned throne decorated with white flower garlands and a striped garland on top. A seated figure in a light cream robe occupies the throne, with a small white flag beside them. A projector screen hangs at the upper right, and metal handrails line the steps.

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December 28 20092009-12-28Wide view of a decorated indoor stage with a red and gold throne-style seat at centre, draped with garlands and a cloth-covered base, set before a large printed backdrop showing an orange-lit temple-like structure with a crenellated top. Dark maroon velvet curtains frame the stage sides, with white steps leading up and a projection screen visible at right. A single seated figure sits on the throne in pale clothing, partially shown at a distance. The setting looks like a formal dais for a public programme.2009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28Empty indoor stage set up for an event, draped with red and maroon valances and dark blue backdrop curtains. A large printed backdrop of a red temple tower sits centre-stage. Before it stands an ornate throne with gold and cream carved panels, red cushions, and a garland of marigolds and white flowers arched above a figure seated in a light cream and gold robe. Strings of fairy lights frame the backdrop and the stage steps. The white stepped platform is in front, with no other people visible.2009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28A figure seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) on a raised white stage, framed by a large red-orange backdrop of a temple-like structure with glowing edges and string lights. The throne is decorated with garlands of white and yellow-orange flowers and red cushions, and a golden ceremonial staff rests beside it. The seated figure wears a cream or beige ceremonial outfit with a light turban, appearing as one person. Dark navy drapes fill the background.2009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28December 25 20092009-12-25Wide view of a raised white marble dais in an indoor hall with dark blue curtains and a dropped ceiling with exposed rigging. A figure in white clothing and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the back of the stage, with a white flower arrangement nearby. Behind the throne a large backdrop shows a painted temple gateway with ornate pillars, a deity murti and a jungle-style scene. Striped decorative tassels hang on the side pillars. The hall is empty of other people.2010-09-12Photograph of an empty-looking stage hall with a raised white platform and steps leading up. A large ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with white and yellow garlands sits centre stage in front of a backdrop printed with a reddish-orange temple image lit by string lights. A seated figure in pale clothing is on the throne, mostly obscured by the throne back and garlands. Draped maroon and red valances with white tassels hang across the ceiling, and dark blue curtains frame the back. A small purple logo appears at upper right. No other people are visible in the hall.2009-12-28A stage set up for a seated figure on an elevated gold-and-red throne backed by a golden cobra hood and a peacock-feather fan. The seated figure wears yellow dhoti-like cloth and a light draped garment, sitting on a red cushion. Strings of marigold-style garlands, hanging coconuts and mango-leaf toranas decorate the stage, with potted palms at the sides. A maroon drape frames the stage, and a projection screen shows an image at left. Two partially visible seated people sit at the bottom right corner in the foreground, and steps lead up to the platform.2009-12-25