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A photograph of a home interior where a woman seated on a white sofa wears an orange sari with a purple orchid garland and red flower garland. A man in a white shirt kneels before her, holding a yellow object (likely a banana) in his hands as she extends hers toward it, a devotional offering scene. Several standing men and a woman in a salmon sari look on; one standing man wears a white shirt and dhoti, others wear patterned or checked shirts. Trays of red and yellow items and a bowl of food sit on a table in the foreground. A wooden cabinet and window blind are in the background.

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January 11 20102010-01-11January 11 20102010-01-11 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange garment, wearing flower garlands of purple and red blossoms, sits on a white-covered sofa in a room with wooden cabinets and a wall air conditioner. A man kneeling in a light blue shirt and dark trousers holds a red fruit and a small flower object before the seated figure, performing an offering or padapuja. Behind them, several men in white shirts and dhotis and a woman in an orange sari stand watching. On a low white table in front sits a bowl of yellow paste or food. A red box with sweets and items lies at left. The seated figure's long dark hair and orange clothing match the presentation cues for a sannyasi, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the candidate is uncertain.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a home visit in a living room with wooden cupboards and a white sofa. A figure seated on the sofa wears an orange robe and multiple garlands of red and purple flowers, with long dark hair. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands beside a man kneeling in a striped shirt who holds a banana toward the seated figure. Several men stand behind them in shirts and trousers, some with folded hands. A red tray with bananas, sweets and packets sits at lower left, and a white table holds a bowl of grains at lower right.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA photograph inside a domestic room with cream walls, wooden cupboards and a white sofa. A seated woman in an orange saree with purple and red flower garlands sits on the sofa while several men and a woman in an orange-and-red saree stand around her. In the centre, a man in a cream shirt and dark trousers bends forward and holds the seated woman's hand near her feet, as if offering a pada puja. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands beside him. On a white table in the foreground is a bowl of yellow food, and at lower left are open red trays holding sweets, flowers and packets. Others in shirts and checked clothing watch from the right. No ash, saffron-robed figure or throne is shown.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja in a home room with wooden cabinets and a window air conditioner. A seated woman in an orange sleeveless top wears garlands of purple orchids and turquoise beads and sits on a white-covered bed. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels before her, holding her feet while washing them, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Two standing men watch, one in white and one in a grey patterned shirt with a red thread on his wrist, and a seated man in a striped shirt looks on. A tray with a flower and a brass bowl sits in the foreground, and a framed picture of footprints rests on a table.2010-01-11 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair, wearing layered flower garlands in purple, pink and red, receiving a banana from a man in a grey shirt who bends forward with folded hands. Standing behind are men in white dhotis and shirts and a woman in an orange sari, with a man at right holding a banana. A red tray with bananas, sweets and packets sits at lower left, a white-clothed table with a bowl at lower right, and a wall air conditioner and wooden cabinets behind. Copyright and source notice overlaid at lower right.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA seated figure on a white sofa wears an orange sleeveless top and a long multicolour garland of purple and red flowers with blue ribbon, with long dark hair, and holds out a small yellow object to a man kneeling before them. The kneeling man wears an olive-green short-sleeved shirt, white dhoti and gold bracelet, and has a red tilak on his forehead. Four standing men watch: two in white shirts and white dhotis, one in a black-and-white geometric patterned shirt, and one in a grey checked shirt with a gold ring. A white window air-conditioner and a wooden cabinet form the background. The scene appears to be a domestic visit with a devotee offering a gift, but no identity of the seated figure is established from appearance alone.2010-01-11 +1 copiesIndoor photo in a living room with a white sofa, a wooden wardrobe and a wall air conditioner. A woman with long dark hair sits on the sofa wearing an orange-saffron robe and a thick garland of purple, blue and red flowers, holding a red apple. Before her, a red tray holds apples, red items and a plate of yellow grains. Four men stand facing her: two in white dhotis and shirts, one in a black-and-white patterned shirt and dark trousers, and one in a grey checked shirt holding his hands together. Flower petals lie on the floor and a white-covered table sits at the right edge.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a living room visit during a padapuja. A long-haired figure seated on a white-covered sofa wears an orange-saffron robe and a garland of purple orchids and red roses, smiling and holding an orange. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch the seated figure's feet. Behind them, several men in white shirts and a man in a patterned shirt stand watching, and a woman in a teal saree with gold jewellery presses her palms together. In the foreground at left, a red box holds sweets, bangles and small packets, and a bowl of yellow food sits on a white table at lower right. Wood-panelled cabinets and a wall clock are visible in the background.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotee's home interior during a house visit. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a white-covered sofa, extending a hand to a woman in a dark green sari with gold border who kneels on the wooden floor in front of them, pressing her palms together and receiving something in her hands. Beside the sofa, a red box holds sweets, a bangle and beads. Behind, four men in white dhotis and shirts stand watching, one in a patterned shirt, one in a grey check shirt. A bowl of food sits on a white-draped table in the foreground. Wooden cupboards and a window with a patterned blind form the background.2010-01-11 +1 copiesJanuary 11 20102010-01-11 +1 copies