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A man in orange sannyasi robes and a rudraksha mala stands in an orange-walled courtyard beside an ornate carved grey stone pillar, touching his forehead with his right hand in a gesture of respect. Brass oil lamps, a brass vessel and a plate with yellow flowers sit on a stone ledge to the left. A red cloth-draped seat and a golden frame stand to the right, and a red-and-white painted wall and wooden doors complete the setting.

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A man in saffron-orange robes stands in a courtyard beside a carved grey stone pillar and a stone ledge holding brass vessels and a brass plate. He wears a rudraksha mala and raises one hand in a blessing or ritual gesture. A red-cushioned seat with a gold-framed back sits in the foreground. Orange-washed walls with red and white bands, orange curtains and a corrugated roof surround the space, with a potted plant at right. Whether this man is a person is uncertain from the image alone; the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm.2010-11-10November 06 20102010-11-06October 24 20102010-10-24A young man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala stands at the edge of a stone shrine or altar, raising one hand to his forehead in a gesture of salutation. Behind him hang orange curtains and a red-and-gold ceremonial seat draped in red cloth. On the left, a grey stone carved pillar and brass and silver ritual vessels, a kalasha-style pot and a tray with red flowers sit on the stone platform. In the foreground, wooden boxes hold rudraksha malas, sweets and a bottle of water. Orange-and-red painted walls frame the open courtyard. No other people are visible.2010-11-01October 29 20102010-10-29October 27 20102010-10-27A man in saffron-orange robes stands with palms pressed together before a carved grey stone shrine in an open courtyard with orange-painted walls. He wears a long rudraksha mala, has a white tripundra on his forehead, and his long hair is tied back. A small brass plate with flowers and a stone pedestal sit at left, a red-draped stand with a cloth stands centre, and a saffron cloth hangs beside him. He gazes upward. Shallow puddles dot the floor and a blue sign is on the wall.2010-10-24A man in saffron-orange robes stands with hands folded in front of him at a temple courtyard beside a carved grey stone pillar and stone platform holding a brass plate with flowers. He wears a long dark rudraksha mala, has long hair tied back and a white tilak on his forehead. Behind him stand orange-painted walls with white and red stripes, a red curtain hanging from a pole and a red-wrapped bin. A blue sign on the wall is partly visible.2010-10-24A man in saffron-orange robes stands barefoot on a concrete courtyard beside a grey stone shrine plinth with carved pillar and brass vessels, holding a dark rudraksha mala in both hands at chest height. He wears a long dark rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark, with his long hair tied back. Behind him a red-and-white striped wall, a red curtain on a post, and a potted plant. The page's a person flag is yes, but his appearance gives only a few cues, so he is described as a devotee in saffron with a rudraksha mala and his identity is left unsure.2010-10-24A man in profile stands with palms pressed together in namaste on an open temple courtyard, facing a grey stone shrine structure carved with figures and foliage. He wears an orange saffron wrap over the shoulder and orange dhoti, with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck and a tilak on his forehead; his hair is tied back. Behind him stand orange-painted walls with red and white bands, an orange curtain on a red pillar, and a brass lamp stand with a small offering plate on the stone platform. A single person is visible, shown in appearance-based terms as a devotee in saffron garments, with identity left unconfirmed.2010-10-24A man in orange robes stands barefoot on a small woven mat beside a carved grey stone altar in an orange-walled hall. He wears a long dark rudraksha mala with an orange shawl draped over one shoulder and a red-and-orange cloth at his waist, and his long dark hair is swept back. His right hand rests on the stone altar, which holds brass vessels, a brass kalasha-style pot, cups and a small oil lamp. Beside him stands a gold-framed mirror-like panel and a wooden cabinet with red lining holding a tray of garlands and flowers. A red cushioned seat is nearby. The scene suggests a temple ritual setting.2010-11-07October 07 20102010-10-07 +1 copies