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February 18 2011

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February 18 20112011-02-18A photograph of a standing man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban, with a white garland over his shoulders, raising his right hand toward a seated white statue. The statue wears an orange turban and orange robes, a multi-coloured garland of yellow and purple flowers, and a rudraksha mala. It sits on a bed of pink and white petals, with a brass oil lamp and a brass vessel with white flowers at right. The walls are pale blue.2010-02-18February 18 20112011-02-18 +1 copiesInterior photo of a room with pale blue walls and a white tiled floor. A white seated figure with a red turban and orange robe, wearing a red-black rudraksha mala, sits on a white and gold garlanded dais, flanked by two tall brass lamps. In the foreground, a person in an orange robe and orange turban, with a white flower garland, sits at a puja tray holding oil lamps, incense and brass vessels. Two smaller brass-coloured deity figures with yellow and orange garlands sit at the front of the dais. Two heads are visible at the right edge, one shaved. Flower garlands hang from the ceiling.2010-02-18A photograph inside a small shrine room with pale blue walls and a grey tiled floor. A man in an orange turban, orange sleeveless garment and white flower garland stands at left with his back to the camera, holding a lit lamp over a silver tray of offerings and a small deity murti on a marble altar. A second person in white stands at the left edge. Behind the altar, a seated white-robed figure with an orange head covering, rudraksha mala and flower garlands is shown in a statue or portrait, with a tall brass lamp stand beside the altar. Rose petals and garlands decorate the altar, indicating a puja or aarti offering.2010-02-18A white seated statue wearing an orange-red turban, orange-red robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on a white pedestal draped with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands, with rose petals scattered on top. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. In the foreground, a person in an orange robe and orange head-cloth with a white flower garland, seen from behind, reaches toward the pedestal, and a second person with dark hair is seen in the lower centre. A small deity murti sits at the base of the pedestal. The room has pale blue walls and a light floor.2010-02-18June 23 20132013-06-23 +2 copiesDecember 25 20082008-12-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a shaven-headed man in an orange saffron robe seated cross-legged on a patterned mat, performing puja before a white murti wearing a red turban, red garment and gold necklace. Behind it, a large white figure is adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and a golden kalasha-style pot. Brass puja vessels, a brass oil lamp, a silver tray with offerings and flowers sit in the foreground.2009-09-06June 23 20142014-06-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a shrine room inside an ashram. On the left, a man in orange robes with a white tilak on his forehead and a gold chain holds flowers in his hands, facing the altar. Centre-right, a seated figure in white garlanded with red and white flower garlands sits before a carved wooden throne-like altar. Behind the seated figure, a framed portrait shows a man in orange robes and a beaded mala seated before a banyan tree, hand raised in blessing. A carved wooden lion figure sits on the altar, and a small deity murti in orange and red stands in front. Flower-draped backdrop with a banyan tree photo and carved stone pillar behind.2012-04-11 +1 copiesA devotee in an orange turban, orange sleeveless top and white jasmine and red flower garland stands at right, one hand resting on the head of a white statue and the other touching its raised hand. The statue wears an orange turban and shawl with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves. Behind them a cameraman films, and a brass oil lamp stands on a table. Walls are pale blue. The scene is a statue honouring ritual in a room.2010-02-18