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A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a lime-green backdrop decorated with garlands of red and white flowers and a large pink lotus motif. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, one bare foot resting on a small platform, with a rounded arm extended forward. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream traditional clothes bow, kneel or stand with hands folded; a kneeling elder in white bows to the seated figure, a man in white with a yellow-bordered shawl stands beside him, and women in white with gold-bordered saris and a small girl in an orange dress stand to the right. A cameraman in the foreground films the scene on a stage with a red-and-white rug.

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A seated figure in orange saffron robes sits on a gold ornate throne with red cushions on a red carpet, before a lime-green stage backdrop decorated with a pink lotus emblem and floral garlands. Around him, devotees in white and yellow-bordered dhotis and saris stand close; one bald man in white holds out his hands, a young man in white touches the seated figure's head, and a girl in an orange top and patterned skirt steps forward. A cameraman in the foreground films the scene.2010-08-08January 28 20092009-01-28A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with white and red flower garlands, in front of green and blue draped backdrop. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands before him offering flowers, while a person in a saffron robe stands at left, and women in white and cream sarees stand and sit around the stage; one woman in a grey-beige sari stands at right. A man in white kurta stands at far left. The seated figure's face and wrist are visible; the throne is gold with floral garlands at its base.2009-01-18July 17 20092009-07-17A photograph of a devotional gathering on a stage with a green backdrop decorated with flowers. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, with a pink lotus emblem visible above. Several people in white dhotis or white clothes with yellow shawls surround the throne; one kneels at the feet of the seated figure, another bends forward to touch the head of the seated figure, and others stand with hands folded in namaskar. A woman in a green sari stands on the right with folded hands. A small girl in an orange top stands at the far right. A red and blue patterned carpet lies below the throne. The seated figure's identity is not established from appearance alone.2010-08-08A seated figure on a gold throne with a red-orange saffron robe and a white flower garland, long dark hair, is touched on the face by a woman in a white sari with gold border who stands before him. Standing around are men in white shirts and dhotis, one with an orange-saffron shawl and forehead markings, another in a yellow-and-orange striped shirt, and a woman in white sari with a beaded necklace. Before the throne is a red-and-gold floor carpet with a small brass tray, flowers, and a bowl. Behind is a bright green backdrop with pink lotus motifs and white floral garlands along the arches.2010-08-08Photo of a devotional ceremony on a stage decorated with green-lit backdrop, strings of lights and flower garlands. At the centre sits a figure on an ornate golden throne canopied by a light-studded crown, with a bright red and orange cushion. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and saris, some in orange robes, stand or bow with hands together, with one older man in white bending forward near the seat. Standing devotees line the back and sides of the stage, and in the foreground attendees in casual clothes and white saris move through the crowd, including a child in dark clothing and a woman in an orange sari.2008-12-25July 17 20092009-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in a large garland of pink and white flowers. Around the stage, devotees in white traditional dress stand and offer flowers and gestures; women in white saris with gold borders stand to the right, while men in white dhotis and a yellow shawl kneel to the left. Rose petals scatter the glossy white stage, and a dark backdrop is decorated with hanging white jasmine garlands. A cameraman with a camera stands nearby.2010-08-15January 28 20092009-01-28A stage ceremony in front of a yellow backdrop with a floral garland of red flowers above a golden throne. A seated figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on the golden peetha, with bare feet resting on a footstool. A man in a white dhoti and shirt stands at left-centre offering a tray or plate of items toward him. A woman in a pink and white patterned sari stands beside the throne reaching toward him. Two women in white saris with gold borders stand at right, one holding a small offering, and two women in white saris stand at far left, one with a hand raised near her face. Two figures at left wear orange clothing. Photo credit overlay reads pedia source text2009-07-16 +1 copiesJuly 16 20092009-07-16