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A golden statue of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban with a crescent ornament, hands joined in greeting, wearing a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, is set on a golden nandi bull pedestal. The statue sits beneath a gold arched backdrop draped with garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers. Red and dark curtains and a patterned woven mat form the stage background. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and the scene is a decorated stage display.

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A decorated statue stands on a large gilded Nandi bull on a wooden platform. The standing figure wears an orange-saffron robe draped over the shoulders, a saffron head wrap with a silver crescent ornament, layered gold necklaces, and holds the hands in anjali mudra. It is framed by a gold arched backdrop and encircled by garlands of yellow, white, purple and green flowers. Behind is a black curtain, a red drape and a patterned red-and-purple cloth with floral strands. The scene is a statue and altar display with no live people visible.2010-12-27A photograph of a figure in saffron-orange robes seated in a garlanded golden throne-like seat mounted on a large gold-painted bull (Nandi) sculpture. The seated figure's hands are joined in a greeting gesture, with a crown-like headpiece, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala visible. The throne is framed by a gold arch and wrapped in marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, purple, white and green. Behind is a red drape, a black curtain and a woven mat with flower strands, set on a stage with a gold base. The figure appears to be a statue or idol rather than a live person, so no physical people are present.2010-12-27April 17 20132013-04-17 +1 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a golden statue of a standing sage in an ornate gilded arched shrine on a tiered golden base. The statue wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange draped robe and a beaded red necklace, with hands in anjali mudra. It is framed by garlands of white, yellow, purple and magenta flowers, with a green cloth and flower offering at its feet. Dark red velvet drapery hangs behind the shrine, and small seated figures are carved into the golden base. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2011-12-03 +1 copiesMay 07 20172017-05-07A golden Nandi bull statue carries a raised palanquin-like platform draped in orange cloth and framed by a gilded arch. Atop it stands a statue of a sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with a red turban, a crescent ornament, a gold necklace and a raised blessing hand. Garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers encircle the arch and figure. Behind is a red curtain and a patterned maroon cloth with floral garland swags. The scene shows a decorated statue on a procession-style display, with no physical people visible. Its sannyasi form is a statue, not a person.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage set for a seated spiritual teacher on a gold throne draped with flower garlands in bright red, yellow and white, with an orange cloth. Beside him stands a large gilded Nandi bull statue, also heavily garlanded and wearing gold ornaments, with an orange cloth at its base. Brass oil lamps with lit flames line the right side of the stage, and a red and white backdrop hangs behind. The seated figure wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala and is the only living person visible. A small ornamental canopy hangs above the throne.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage with a navy blue curtain backdrop. On the left, a large gold-painted bull (Nandi) statue stands on a wooden platform, draped in a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers, with a figure in orange robes and a trident-like emblem seated behind it on a decorated seat. On the right, a seated person in saffron-orange robes and an orange-and-red beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, decorated with a garland of yellow, purple and white flowers, under a multicoloured canopy, with a microphone stand in front. Orange and purple cloths lie on the glossy floor. No other people are visible.2010-12-27A photograph of a deity murti decorated with a large garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers arranged in concentric arches. The figure wears a green and gold sari-style garment, a jewelled necklace and a gold crown, and stands before a golden ornate arched backdrop beside a gold bull statue adorned with ornate necklaces. No physical people are visible; the scene is a decorated temple-style display with a dark curtain behind.2015-04-27 +1 copiesA large golden Nandi bull statue carries a seated figure in orange robes, adorned with a crown, gold necklaces and a trident, on a raised orange-draped platform framed by a dense arch of marigold and multicolored flower garlands against a navy curtain. In the lower right, a seated man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-coloured sash, a white-and-red forehead mark, and a microphone near his mouth appears to be speaking. The figure in orange is a statue or murti, not a living person; the seated man is a priest or speaker. The scene resembles a satsang or pada puja setting.2010-12-27