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A man stands in a folded-hands namaskar pose before a row of black stone deity murtis garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. He has long dark hair wrapped high on his head with a rudraksha band, a white tilak on his forehead, and a short beard. He wears a red-orange ochre cloth wrapped around the waist and draped over the left shoulder, with multiple rudraksha mala strands on his chest and rudraksha bracelets on his arms. Behind him, a figure in a red turban and jewelled ornate necklace stands beside the murtis. In the foreground, a silver-coloured vessel and a red-cushioned silver seat or throne are visible. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial site.

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A man stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra at a public event, looking upward. He wears a black turban-style head covering, white vertical tilak with a red bindi on his forehead, and a rust-red unstitched robe draped over one shoulder. Multiple rudraksha mala strands hang across his chest and wrap his arms. Behind him are dark stone deity murtis and figures draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. Silver kalasha-style vessels and a red-covered seat sit in the foreground, with a microphone stand at right.2018-03-03A photograph of a bearded man in a dark, long turban wrapped with a rudraksha mala, with white vertical tilak on his forehead, hands pressed together in namaste near his chest. He wears a red-orange shawl draped over bare shoulders, layered rudraksha malas around his neck and arms, and a gold ring. Behind him, yellow and red marigold garlands hang densely, with blurred figures and draped fabric in the background.2018-03-03A bearded man in profile stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra before a backdrop of marigold and yellow flower garlands. He wears a dark, tall turban-style head wrap edged with red rudraksha beads, a white forehead marking with a red central bindu, a bare upper torso draped in a rust-red cloth, and multiple strands of rudraksha malas across his chest, arms and wrist. A small gold pendant hangs at his neck. The figure is in an attitude of devotion and greeting.2018-03-03A man in profile stands with palms pressed together in namaskar near his chest. He wears a black turban wrapped with a band of rudraksha beads, a white and red tilak on his forehead, and a full beard. He is bare-shouldered in a rust-red dhoti and draped cloth, with layered rudraksha malas around his neck, arms and wrists. Blurred garlands of yellow and red flowers and white-clad figures fill the background. The appearance is consistent with a person, with cues including the black turban, rudraksha malas and red-orange robes, though his identity is uncertain.2018-03-03A man in a dark turban wrapped with rudraksha beads stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes lowered. He wears a rust-red garment draped over one shoulder, with multiple strands of rudraksha malas across his chest, bands of rudraksha on his upper arms and wrists, and a white tilak with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him are yellow and red marigold garlands. Swamiji (probable) cues are present: the distinctive turban, layered rudraksha malas and arm bands, and saffron-red clothing, though the appearance is not fully certain.2018-03-03A smiling man stands barefoot on a draped platform in front of a row of black stone deity murtis adorned with yellow and white flower garlands. He wears a tall dark turban with a red tilak and white forehead markings, a maroon dhoti-style drape with a tiger-striped waist cloth, and a long white-and-pink flower garland reaching to his knees. Rudraksha bands are worn on his arms, waist and across his chest.2018-01-31A photograph of a ritual stage lined with black stone deity murti decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and pink flower garlands. In the centre, a bare-chested man with long dark dreadlocks, a crescent ornament in his hair and a white forehead mark stands wearing a rust-red dhoti with a tiger-striped waist cloth, rudraksha bands on his arms and a long pink flower garland around his neck. Beside him, a younger attendant in a saffron-orange shawl and rudraksha mala holds a folded red cloth. Silver ritual vessels sit near the front, and a brass lamp stand appears at left.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31A man stands in profile with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a black turban wrapped with rudraksha beads, white vibhuti with a red tilak on his forehead, and a red-orange cloth over his shoulders and waist. Multiple strands of rudraksha malas hang around his neck and wrist, and a small gold pendant is visible at his throat. Behind him, blurred yellow and red garlands and white-clad figures suggest a temple or ceremonial setting. a person's cues include the turban, rudraksha malas and saffron-toned clothing, shown in a devotional greeting pose.2018-03-03December 20 20172017-12-20 +1 copiesJanuary 31 20182018-01-31Night photograph of a bearded man standing on a stage in front of a backdrop of black stone deity murtis garlanded with yellow, orange and purple marigold flowers. He wears a dark twisted turban studded with red beads, a white-and-red vibhuti/tilak mark on his forehead, a sleeveless rust-red robe with a draped red shawl, several long strands of rudraksha beads across his chest, a rudraksha band on his upper arm, and holds a rudraksha mala in one hand. His gaze is turned to the side and he smiles. A microphone stand is visible at the lower right.2018-03-03