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A man seated on the floor with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste at chest level. He wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with maroon borders, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and gold and beaded bracelets on his wrist. Behind him, people in white dhotis with gold borders sit in prayer, one with hands raised in a mudra, and a pink vessel and red flowers are visible on the floor.

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A shaved-headed man in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes closed, a red bindi on his forehead. He wears a red-bordered orange shawl, rudraksha mala beads, a gold bangle and a wristwatch. Behind him, men in white dhotis sit in meditation, and brass plates of offerings and flowers are visible on a red cloth in the lower left. The photo is a close, slightly blurred frame of a seated devotee in prayer, and the scene suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2011-02-02A seated, shaven-headed man in orange-saffron robes with maroon borders sits with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, a red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder and a wristwatch on his left wrist. Behind him, two people in white dhotis with red borders sit in prayer, one with a rudraksha mala and one with a red bindi and yellow-trimmed garment. Brass plates with flower petals, fruit and sweets sit on a red cloth at left.2011-02-02September 16 20102010-09-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead and a wristwatch. Behind him, several men in white dhotis sit with their palms joined in prayer, one with white painted markings on his arm. In front of him on a red-orange cloth lie brass puja items: a plate of flowers and petals, a plate of sandalwood paste, a small brass lamp, a bell, a tumbler, and a white conch. An open ledger lies to his left, and blue and pink bowls sit nearby. The setting is a white tiled floor.2010-10-16A photograph of one man seated in front of a red and dark-red tiger-striped cushioned backdrop, with palms pressed together in a namaskar gesture and eyes closed. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and bare upper arms, with multiple strands of rudraksha-style beaded malas across his chest and beaded armlets and bracelets on his wrists and upper arms. A red tilak mark is on his forehead. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan seating, with the seated devotee-like posture and ornate clothing.2012-04-06September 17 20102010-09-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a maroon border sits on an orange cloth during a puja. He wears a rudraksha mala and a pendant, holds a brass lamp in one hand and a small bell-like brass vessel in the other. Behind him, people in white dhotis with red borders sit on mats, one raising a lit oil lamp. Brass plates with offerings, a brass kalasha, a conch shell and a small pink container sit on the cloth in front.2010-10-24February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA man seated in front of a red chair back with a dark tiger-stripe pattern, eyes closed, palms pressed together in anjali mudra at his chest. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and bare upper body, with multiple strands of orange and silver beaded mala necklaces, beaded armbands and wrist bands, and a red bindi on his forehead. He has long dark hair swept back.2012-04-06May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with dark red borders sits cross-legged on a glossy floor, holding a lit oil lamp flame cupped in his hands while his eyes are lowered. A wristwatch is visible on his left wrist and a mala of beads hangs at his chest. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes with a white tilak on his forehead and wire-rimmed glasses sits with his hands together, also wearing a mala. Behind them, people in white dhotis sit on the floor, and a black backpack lies to the left near tripod-like stands. Small brass oil lamps and a white shell-like offering sit on an orange cloth at the lower edge.2010-09-16October 14 20122012-10-14