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Close photo of a seated person in orange saffron robes, with dark rudraksha beads on a mala draped across the chest. Only the hands, lap, forearm and robe are visible; the face is cropped out. The hands hold a stack of gold-coloured metal plates or bangles. A wooden bench or table edge and a light stone floor with a white cloth appear in the background.

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Close-up photo of a seated person in saffron-orange robes holding a strand of brown rudraksha beads with the right hand, the beads draped over the left forearm. Ornate gold ceremonial ornaments rest on the lap beside the fabric. The background is dark and out of focus. A rudraksha mala and saffron robes suggest a sannyasi, but the face is not visible, so the identity is uncertain.2010-09-20October 07 20062006-10-07Close-up photo of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes holding a dark rudraksha mala with one hand, fingers working the beads, while the other hand rests on the knee. Thick rudraksha beads hang across the chest. Golden ritual items, possibly a lamp or puja vessel, are partly visible at the lower centre. The face is not shown, so the appearance-based cues are limited to the robes and malas.2010-09-20Close-up photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes holding a rudraksha mala of dark brown beads between the fingers of the right hand. The other arm extends across the frame in blurred motion. Ornate gold metal ornaments are visible at the lower left, and the background is dark and softly out of focus. The image has the character of a satsang or meditation sitting.2010-09-20Close-up photograph of two pairs of hands during a ritual. On the left, a bare forearm in saffron/orange clothing with a dark rudraksha mala hangs over the lap, and the hand is held in a closed mudra-like grip. On the right, another hand grasps an ornate gold and orange ritual vessel with a decorated handle and a gold base, while a figure in orange and gold garments sits beside it. The setting appears to be a puja or abhishekam, with the ritual object held in the hand near the lap. The image shows only hands and clothing, with no visible face.2010-08-30Close-up photo of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a gold and red beaded necklace and stacked beaded bracelets on the wrist. The hand rests on a gold ceremonial vessel with ornate engraving, held near the lap, while the bare foot is visible beside it. A grey armrest or cushioned rest is at the left edge, and blurred gold and yellow shapes fill the background. Only a hand and body are visible, with no face shown.2011-12-05Close-up photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a large gold ceremonial necklace of bead-like links across the chest. One hand rests on the lap in a relaxed mudra-like pose, the other arm is visible at the side, and a round olive-green cushion sits to the right. The background is a warm yellow blur. The distinctive orange robes and gold necklace are visible, but the face is not shown, so the identity remains uncertain.2010-01-08Close-up photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, holding a strand of dark brown rudraksha beads in the right hand. Ornate gold-colored ceremonial ornaments, possibly a gold staff or regalia, rest on the lap beside the orange fabric. The background is dark and blurred. a person is not clearly identifiable here since only hands, robes and beads are visible, so no identity is assigned.2010-09-20Close-up photograph of seated devotees in saffron-orange robes performing a ritual. In the foreground a man wears a long string of dark rudraksha beads and a gold bangle on his right wrist, holding a small gold spoon-like ritual vessel over a brass dish in his cupped hands. Another saffron-clad person sits beside him, also holding a golden ritual vessel, with an orange cloth spread on the floor. Setting appears to be a pada puja or similar ritual offering.2011-12-31December 05 20112011-12-05Close-up photo of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes holding a long rudraksha mala of dark brown beads strung on silver wire. The hand is raised at chest level, fingers working the beads. Gilded ornate metal objects, possibly a golden staff or ritual implement, rest on the orange cloth in the lower frame. The background is dark and blurred. Only arms and hands are visible, with no face shown.2010-09-20Close-up photo of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes holding a long rudraksha mala of dark brown beads with silver spacers in the right hand. Heavy gold ornamental bangles and a gilded decorative object sit beside the orange cloth, with a dark background. Only a hand and forearm are visible, so no face is shown.2010-09-20