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A stage with a blue-and-gold painted mountain backdrop. On the left, a golden lion-form vehicle on wheels carries a garlanded deity murti draped in red cloth, with a multicoloured flower garland and a golden necklace. On the right, a seated man in red robes with a white flower garland sits on a gold-carved throne beside a golden table draped in orange cloth, with a trident, a brass lamp and a microphone nearby. A kalasha and tall brass lamps stand near the throne. The scene is a flower-decorated stage setup with one person visible, seated with no other people present.

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A figure seated on an ornate gilded throne (peetha) with red cushions, draped in garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers, sits on a stage. He wears a red robe, a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, with bare feet resting on a flower-decorated footstool. A brass trident stands on the right and brass oil lamps flank the throne. A golden lion-form seat with a red cloth and garlands stands at left, and a blue and gold mountain backdrop fills the stage. An orange and purple cloth covers the floor in front of the throne.2010-12-22A photograph of an indoor ritual stage with a painted blue and gold mountain backdrop. On the left, a golden lion-form throne on wheels holds a deity murti garlanded with yellow, purple and white flowers, wearing a red cloth and a red turban-like crown. In the centre, a seated woman in red garments and a red shawl with a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with flower garlands and holds an object. To the right, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with an orange scarf stands with folded hands beside an orange-and-blue woven mat. Brass lamps and a kalasha-style vessel sit nearby.2010-12-22A seated man sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and orange, on a raised stage. He wears a red-and-white garment, a white flower garland and a red-beaded rudraksha-style necklace. Behind him a painted backdrop shows blue and gold mountain peaks, and a trident stands beside the throne. On the left, a golden palanquin-style cart carries a small red deity murti under a flower-garlanded canopy. Brass lamps stand on either side of a draped orange table, with an orange cloth covering the stage floor. The setting suggests a discourse on a Hindu ritual stage. The man is an appearance-based a person on a throne, with long dark hair and red-and-white ceremonial clothing, but the cues are not distinctive enough for certainty.2010-12-22A wide view of an indoor hall set up for a seated discourse. On the left, a golden lion-shaped vahana on wheels carries a deity murti in red garments, garlanded with yellow, white and purple flowers. In the centre, a man in red garments and a flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a rounded backrest, garlanded with multicoloured flowers, with a microphone stand before him and an orange cloth on the floor. Brass oil lamps and a trident stand nearby. At the right, a man in white with a yellow shawl stands near a seated attendant holding a camera. A blue painted backdrop and dark curtains frame the room.2010-12-22Photograph of an indoor hall with a white tiled floor and a golden throne in the centre, draped with red cloth and garlanded with yellow, orange and white flower chains. A seated figure in red and white clothing with a red headwrap and a garland sits on the throne, presenting as a person with a red-and-white garment and flower garlands, though the cues are limited. To the left, a golden lion-form carrier on wheels holds a garlanded deity murti with a red cloth behind it, beside brass oil lamps and a trident. An orange cloth with a purple border lies on the floor before the throne. At the right, a man in white with a yellow shawl kneels and photographs, and a few seated people in white and yellow attend along the wall, with a blue painted backdrop behind.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a seated figure on a gilded throne (peetha) draped in red and white garlands with marigold and multicolour flower strands. The seated person wears red robes, a white garland and a rudraksha-style neck adornment, and holds a long-handled item with a microphone stand before them. A small deity murti dressed in red is on a second gilded throne with a carved lion base, wrapped in garlands on the left. Two standing attendants in orange and white stand in the background. Brass oil lamps with lit flames and a brass kalasha-style vessel flank the right side, and a blue and gold painted backdrop fills the wall. A red and gold cushion with flower garlands sits at the foot of the throne.2010-12-22A seated figure in red robes and a red turban sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and multicolour, on a raised stage. A rudraksha-style bead necklace hangs on the chest, and a trident stands behind the throne. A golden palanquin-style cart with a deity murti draped in red and garlands sits to the left. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and the backdrop painted with blue and gold mountain peaks. The figure matches the a person appearance cues of an ornate throne, red saffron-toned robes, garlands and bead necklace; the throne and garlands are not themselves proof of identity.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A seated man in red robes and a red turban sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne draped with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and yellow flowers, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace. Behind him is a painted blue and gold backdrop of mountain peaks. To the left stands a golden ratha-style palanquin carrying a red-clad deity murti adorned with garlands. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the throne, a golden trident stands on the right, and an orange and red floor covering lies in front.2010-12-22 +1 copiesA seated figure in red robes and a red turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands, a rudraksha mala around the neck. Behind the throne a trident stands on a gold pole, and tall brass lamp stands flank the platform. To the left, a gilded palanquin-style carriage holds a deity murti draped in red and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. The stage backdrop is painted blue sky over grey-brown mountain peaks, with a white curtain above. The figure's identity is not visible from appearance alone, so the role is given as a seated figure on a throne.2010-12-22A stage set for a seated spiritual teacher on a golden throne (peetha) with a red cushion, framed by a garland-covered arch of flowers in red, yellow and white. The seated figure wears red robes, a red turban, a red shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style mala. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides with a trident-like ornament at the top right. To the left, a golden palanquin-like cart draped in marigold and rose garlands carries a smaller red-clad figure. The backdrop is a painted blue sky and rocky mountain scene with a white curtain above. The floor is polished with a patterned rug.2010-12-22