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A stage photograph framed by heavy red velvet curtains drawn back to reveal a lit stage. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a throne-like chair before a green backdrop decorated with garlands and flowers, with a bright flame or lamp glowing beside them. In the foreground, a silhouetted person with a shaved head, dressed in dark clothing, raises one arm toward the stage. The seated figure's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, and the foreground figure is in shadow.

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A photograph taken from behind a dark silhouetted figure in the foreground, whose arm is raised toward a lit oil lamp on a white pedestal at left. Beyond, framed by heavy red velvet curtains, a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne against a bright green backdrop decorated with greenery and flowers, with hands pressed together in greeting. A large screen above shows a blue image. The scene resembles an arati lamp offering at a stage event; the seated figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person given orange clothing and a throne setting, though the figure is small and distant.2010-08-08A dim stage view framed by heavy red velvet curtains, with the curtains parted at centre to reveal a lit green backdrop. A silhouetted figure in the foreground holds a flaming torch or lamp aloft at the right edge of the front panel, the flame bright orange. Through the opening, a small table with a flower arrangement and a gilded ornate seat or throne stand against the green set, with garland decoration along the arch. The person in the foreground is dark and faceless, so no identity can be read from the figure.2010-08-08A photograph of a stage set with a golden ornate throne centered before a lime-green backdrop decorated with pink lotus and paisley motifs and garlands of white flowers. A person seated on the throne wears an orange-saffron robe, hands pressed together in a namaskar gesture, with dark hair and glasses. Flanking the throne are white pedestals holding flower vases and red cushioned seats. In the foreground silhouette, a figure in dark clothing raises an arm toward a lit oil lamp on a stand, with a flame visible at its base. a person: the seated figure's long dark hair, saffron robe and seated throne placement match the page's description of a devotional talk setting, but the face and features are uncertain. The scene appears to be a devotional or discourse event on a stage.2010-08-08A photograph taken through a parted red velvet curtain of a seated man on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a tiger-striped cloth draped over it. The seated man wears a saffron-orange robe with gold borders, a rudraksha mala necklace, a red bindi and a bracelet, and smiles with his hands near his chest. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, holds a lit aarti lamp toward him. To the left stands a painted deity murti with four arms, golden crown and jewellery, and an orange-pink dhoti. Hanging brass lamps are visible above. One seated person and one standing priest are visible, with a deity statue; the seated figure appears to be a person by saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold-trimmed throne cues, shown in person.2013-05-12A blurred foreground figure with long dark hair in a single braid and an orange saffron cloth wrapped over the shoulder raises an arm holding a ritual object, facing a red-curtained stage. A golden carved pillar frames the left edge. On a white and red ornate throne at centre sits a life-size statue or portrait figure in orange-red robes, with a gold beaded necklace, rudraksha-style mala, bangles and a white turban-like headdress. Five illuminated lamps glow above the throne, and a colourful woven mat covers the floor.2017-07-20A photograph of a stage set with a green backdrop decorated with a pink lotus motif, paisley shapes and white flower garlands. A seated figure in a yellow robe sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, hands joined in greeting. In the foreground, a bald person in an orange-brown robe, seen from behind, holds a flaming oil lamp on a tall dark stand toward the throne. The stage is lit with warm light and dark curtains frame the scene.2010-08-08September 18 20112011-09-18August 09 20172017-08-09 +1 copiesA dim indoor hall with a red-and-black draped curtain behind a low white stage platform. In the foreground, a silhouetted person with a shaved head and dark clothing sits with their back to the camera, holding a small oil lamp flame near the bottom. A lit candle or lamp flame glows on the stage. A partially visible person sits at the left edge and another at the right edge.2010-08-08A stage with a dark navy draped backdrop and red-and-gold trim valances across the top. A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella overhead, wearing a white turban, a striped grey-and-maroon robe and a red-and-white garland. Silver lamp stands flank the throne and a small red-cushioned footstool sits before it. On the left, a woman in an orange sari holds a lit oil lamp beside a red-draped altar with a green garland. Seated devotees in the foreground, several in orange and maroon, face the stage.2010-01-01A photograph of a red velvet drape backdrop with a gold-carved pillar at left. In the foreground, a blurred person with long dark hair in a braid, wearing an orange cloth and white arm bands, raises an arm holding a small lit object. Seated on a white-and-gold throne with a red cushion is a figure in orange robes, a crown-like orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a white shawl behind; this is a depiction. A chandelier hangs above.2017-07-20A shaven-headed man in an orange-brown robe, seen from behind in the foreground, holds a lit flame or lamp toward a large stage backdrop. The backdrop shows a seated figure in white with a lotus motif above and green garland-decorated arches framing a central throne-like seat. Pink ornamental designs decorate the side panels. The figure on screen appears to be a projected image on the backdrop, and the foreground figure is a devotee or priest performing an aarti-style offering. No readable text appears in the scene itself.2010-08-08