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A decorated stage shrine framed by floral garlands of red roses, orange marigolds and white jasmine strands hanging from a red canopy. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange turban, with a long garland and gold bracelets, holds a ceremonial staff across his lap while smiling. Red and orange petals fall through the air. Ornate silver-embellished backdrop panels and a low floral arrangement with decorative kalasha pots surround the throne-like seat. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron turban and saffron robes with a long garland, and sits centrally on a decorated peetha as the honoured presence of the event.

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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban with a peacock feather sits cross-legged on an ornate throne canopy decorated with white jasmine garlands hanging in strands and red roses and marigolds. He wears a white flower garland, gold armlets and a gold necklace and holds a small ceremonial implement. The canopy frame is covered in sparkling silver and gem-studded ornamentation with red and green fabric, and red-and-white tassels hang at the sides. Flower offerings fill the base of the throne, with dark pots and a flower-decorated altar in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the decorated throne, based on the saffron robe, turban with peacock feather, and gold ornaments.2017-08-14A photograph of a seated figure in a richly decorated shrine-like alcove framed by red flowers, white jasmine garlands and silver-embossed panels. The seated person wears a saffron-orange cloth, a red-and-orange turban with a peacock feather, a white flower garland and gold armlets, and holds a flute. Heaped red and orange roses surround the base, with brass pots and bells in the foreground. a person seated on the decorated throne, appearing as a presiding guru during the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations; the single visible person is the seated figure.2017-08-14A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits centred in a richly decorated flower-framed alcove with a red canopy above. He wears a red-orange headpiece with a peacock feather and holds a long staff across his lap, with a long white and red floral garland around his neck. Strands of white jasmine and marigolds hang on both sides, and red and orange flower garlands line a flower-covered ledge in front. Petals fall through the air. Clay pots and offerings sit in the foreground. The setting suggests a Krishna Janmashtami celebration with a decorated throne and floral tableau. a person appearance cues: saffron-orange robes, an ornate headpiece and a garland; the figure is seated on the decorated throne.2017-08-14A photograph of a figure seated within an ornately decorated mandapam-style alcove framed by white and yellow jasmine garlands and red roses. The seated person wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron head cloth with a peacock feather ornament, a white flower garland, and a gold necklace, and holds a small object in the hands. Red roses and marigolds fill the platform below, with a red canopy overhead and a silver-and-green embellished backdrop. Brass lamps and decorated pots appear in the foreground.2017-08-14A photograph of a seated man in a decorated, flower-framed alcove or chariot-like shrine, surrounded by red and orange flowers and long white garlands. He wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron head covering, a long white flower garland, and gold arm ornaments, and holds a long white rod in his hands. Petals scatter in the air around him, with red and white paper lanterns or decorations hanging behind. Ornate silver-and-gold embroidered draping frames the scene above a red canopy.2017-08-14A figure seated on an ornate flower-decorated swing or throne-like platform at the center of a richly decorated festival altar. The seated person wears an orange-red and saffron cloth draped over the shoulders, a red-orange headwrap or turban, and a long white and yellow garland of flowers around the neck. A thin rod or staff rests across the lap. Strings of white jasmine and marigold-like flowers hang from a red canopy above, with red and orange rose garlands lining the platform edge. Red and orange pompom-style decorations and a brass kalasha-like pot sit in the foreground beside a silver-embroidered backdrop. The figure appears to be a statue or a depiction in an altar display, with no other physical people visible. This relates to a Krishna Janmashtami celebration.2017-08-14A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits within an elaborately decorated canopy shrine framed by a red velvet canopy and tiered white jasmine garlands. He wears a red-orange headcloth, a long white flower garland and gold bangles, one hand raised near his chin. The alcove is banked with red roses, orange marigolds and green leaves, with hanging white flower strands and silver-embellished arches on either side. Brass vessels and a lamp stand in the foreground, and a red ceremonial cloth and ornamental fabric surround the seat.2017-08-14A photograph of a seated figure on an elevated throne inside a richly decorated hall, framed by hanging strands of white jasmine garlands and red-and-orange flower arrangements that drape over a red canopy. The central figure wears saffron-orange robes, a red-and-saffron head cloth with a peacock-feather ornament, a flower garland around the neck, and ornate gold jewellery, and sits in a seated posture with hands together. a person: the central figure has a saffron robe, a head cloth with a peacock-feather ornament, a garland and gold jewellery, and is seated on a throne in a central ceremonial position. Below the throne, a bed of red roses and marigolds sits in front of brass kalasha pots and offering vessels, and an ornate brass lamp stands at the left. The background has patterned fabric hangings and warm dim lighting.2017-08-14A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with a peacock feather ornament sits centrally within an elaborately decorated shrine canopy. He wears a long white flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a ceremonial staff across his lap. Above him hang long strands of white jasmine garlands and a red cloth canopy, and the frame is lined with red roses, orange marigolds and green leaves. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit in the foreground, with a mirrored, sequined backdrop framing the scene. Depicts a Krishna Janmashtami celebration setting at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam shrine.2017-08-14A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange head wrap with a peacock-feather ornament sits on an elevated flower-decorated throne under a red canopy. Long strands of white jasmine garlands and red and orange roses drape the platform and canopy, and a long white flower garland hangs over the chest. Hands rest on a cloth-wrapped object, and the surrounding mandap has mirrored, embroidered panels and colourful tassels. The setting suggests a festival darshan. a person candidate: orange robes, long-style head wrap, gold ornaments and garlands are present, but identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2017-08-14A figure seated on a low throne (peetha) beneath a canopy hung with strings of white and yellow marigold garlands and red roses, lit by bright stage spotlights with petals falling through the beam. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange head cloth, a saffron-orange garment, and a long white flower garland over the shoulders, with arm ornaments visible. Before the throne are brass kalasha pots and offerings of flowers, with a brass lamp stand at the left and a gilded deity murti at the right against a dark ornate backdrop.2017-08-14A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap sits on an ornate throne within a richly decorated floral canopy. Strings of white and yellow flower garlands hang from a red cloth valance, and red roses and marigolds fill the base of the altar. The figure wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces and gestures with one raised hand. Brass vessels and a small brass lamp stand in the foreground, and the surrounding arch is covered with mirror-work and sequined embellishments.2017-08-14