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A photograph of a ceremonial display. A gold-toned statue of a bald, standing sannyasi in orange-saffron robes stands centre-right, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a red sash, one hand raised in blessing. A small printed cutout of a seated figure in orange robes with a gold necklace sits in front at lower centre. At left, a triangular saffron-red flag bears a gold kalasha-like emblem. At right, a dark maroon cloth with a green and gold circular emblem. The background is a plain pale wall.

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A small shrine arrangement on a white wall. Centre is a metallic silver-toned statue of a standing sannyasi figure wearing a saffron-orange robe, multiple rudraksha malas around the neck, and holding a small object in the raised hand. To the right is a brown fabric cushion or bolster with a green-and-gold emblem featuring a deity-like figure. At left is an orange-brown flag bearing a golden kalasha (pot) motif. In front lower left is a small printed cut-out figure of a bearded man in saffron clothing seated with hands joined. No physical people are present; all figures are statues, printed images or emblems.2024-06-08A photograph of a devotional tableau on a shelf against a pale wall. A large silver-coloured statue of a standing guru stands on the right, wearing a long rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace over a pink-orange robe, holding a staff in one hand and raising the other in blessing. Behind it is a dark maroon draped cloth with a decorative silver-and-green emblem. On the left, a red-orange flag with a golden emblem hangs beside a small cut-out printed figure of a seated man in saffron clothing with a turban, rudraksha and gold necklace. The statue and printed figure are not living people; no physical people are present.2024-08-01A photograph of a home shrine display. On the right stands a large golden-brown statue of a standing male figure with an ornate crown-like headdress, multiple rudraksha mala beads, a red shawl, and a trident held in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. Behind it is a deep red draped backdrop with a decorative gold-and-green emblem. At left, a red-and-gold triangular flag with a golden figure is displayed. In the foreground a small cutout or printed image of a seated figure wearing a red turban, gold necklace and red robe sits on a dark carved pedestal with rudraksha beads. A small golden figurine appears at the bottom right beside the statue's base, and a small figure is visible at the lower right edge.2024-07-08Close photo of a home altar with a metallic statue of a bald, smiling male figure in orange cloth, rudraksha malas and a long staff, hands raised in greeting, standing on a silver pedestal. Behind it a red-and-gold flag with a golden emblem, a small printed picture of a bearded figure in orange, an incense stick in a holder, a dark cushion with a rudraksha mala draped over it, and small brass figurines in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2024-01-09A photograph of a shrine arrangement with a standing statue of a bald sage in orange saffron robes and a long wooden staff, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a red cloth at the chest, one hand raised in blessing. Beside it is a seated figure in a red-brown wrap, and a cutout of a figure in orange and gold with a crown-like headdress sits behind on the left. Foreground items include a brass lamp, a small golden shivalinga, a figure of Ganesha, a small statue of a seated devotee, and a lit oil lamp in a red bowl with decorative paper frills. No living people are visible; all figures are statues or printed cutouts.2024-06-08A small metallic figurine of a bald, bearded sage in saffron-orange draped garments stands on an ornate golden pedestal, holding a silver trident. Several rudraksha mala strands and a gold chain hang over his shoulders, and pink flowers are tucked around the figure. Behind it stands an orange triangular flag with a gold emblem, and a sliver of a brown-robed person appears at the right edge. A partly visible tray of rudraksha beads and pink petals sits in the foreground. This is a statue, so no living person is pictured as the central subject.2024-10-28A close-up photograph of a bronze-toned statue of a bald figure in a maroon-red robe, wearing many rudraksha malas around the neck and a yellow tassel at the chest. The figure raises one hand in a blessing gesture and holds a silver trident. A decorative circular emblem with blue and red gemstones sits on the red cloth behind the figure, against a plain grey wall. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue and the description does not establish whether it depicts a specific person.2024-09-20A copper-coloured statue of a shaved-headed figure seated on a maroon cushioned seat, wearing an orange saffron robe draped over the shoulders. Multiple strands of rudraksha beads hang across the chest with a gold and jewelled pendant of red and green stones and pearl drops. A gold tassel with white and yellow threads hangs at the right shoulder. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture with a gold ceremonial trident-like staff alongside, and the left hand rests open at the side. The statue has a painted or marked forehead and a smiling face. No people are visible; the figure is a statue or murti.2024-07-09A metallic silver-toned statue of a seated figure with a smiling face and a tilak mark on the forehead, wearing many brown rudraksha mala beads and a red cloth. The statue holds a trident-like staff in one hand and raises the other in a blessing gesture. Behind it is a rounded brown cushioned backdrop against a pale wall. The figure is a statue, not a living person, so no people are present in this photo.2024-08-19Close photograph of a small figurine of a bald, smiling male figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing layered rudraksha mala necklaces with a gold-threaded tassel, white pearl strands and a gold necklace. He holds a brass trident (trishul) upright in one hand and a staff in the other. A partially visible printed picture of a seated figure in colourful robes stands in the background at right. The figurine is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are present.2024-07-09A metallic statue of a smiling male figure with a third-eye mark on the forehead, wearing a dense necklace of brown rudraksha beads interspersed with white beads and an ornate gold-toned pendant set with red and green stones. The statue wears an orange garment with yellow tassels at the shoulders, and its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture while the left hand rests near the body. It sits in front of a maroon cushioned backdrop. The statue is a depiction, not a living person.2024-09-22A brass-coloured standing statue of a bald sage with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a maroon robe and layered rudraksha malas with ornamental beads, holding a trident-like staff, placed on an ornate pedestal. Beside it sit smaller bronze figures including a seated Ganesha-style deity, a cutout paper-print photo of a figure in maroon and gold, a plate of yellow offerings, and red flowers arranged on a red cloth. This is a puja display of statues and offerings, with no living people visible.2024-05-09