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Photograph of a padapuja-style ritual at a flower-decorated altar. A woman in a red sari with gold jewellery and a red bindi touches the bare feet of a white-clad person seated before her. Two shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand beside her, one wearing a rudraksha bracelet and necklace, the other with white tilak on his forehead. The background has marigold and rose garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and white, a gold-embossed backdrop, and fruit on a tray at lower left. No clearly identifiable a person is confirmed from appearance alone.

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January 01 20132013-01-01January 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20132013-01-01 +2 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial scene under a white canopy with a gold umbrella-like top. A woman in orange robes and a multi-coloured flower garland sits in the centre, smiling and holding a small object, with a red-and-gold flower garland arrangement behind her. To her right, a man in an orange kurta with a gold-bead mala and glasses reaches up with both hands toward the canopy area. On the left, a bald man in white with a gold-bead mala and a man in white clothing lean in. A brass tray with a lit lamp is in the foreground, and a bald head is partly visible at lower right. Visible people: five.2011-07-15Temple ritual scene with a bald man in white kurta and red shawl, with a rudraksha mala, standing with hands together while a figure in saffron/orange robes, seen from behind with bare shoulders, applies white powder (vibhuti or sandal paste) to his forehead. Behind them is a decorated deity murti or palanquin with garlands of yellow, red, pink and purple flowers, studded with sequins, and a golden ornamental stand. Two young men in white and orange stand at the left edge. The setting appears to be a temple procession or abhishekam-related ritual. No candidate's appearance clearly meets the threshold for a person, so identities are given by role.2009-06-09July 15 20112011-07-15October 24 20102010-10-24A photograph inside a white tented pavilion showing a seated man on a gold throne draped with garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. He wears an orange-saffron turban, an orange robe and a multi-strand beaded necklace, and smiles. Beside him on the left, a man in an orange robe and gold necklaces stands with hands pressed together in greeting. To the right, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala stands, and two women in orange and white saris stand further back. A seated devotee in white is visible at the bottom of the frame. A gold canopy with a carved emblem rises above the throne. a person: the seated figure on the throne in saffron turban and robe with ornate beaded necklaces matches the page's a person cues, identity uncertain from appearance.2011-07-15Outdoor festival scene under a white tent with a golden palanquin (palki) draped and garlanded in marigolds and red, purple and white flowers. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair and a gold bead necklace, smiles while adjusting the garland on the palanquin. Beside him, a man in orange robes with a gold bead necklace and glasses holds the orange fabric. On the left, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl wears gold bead necklaces, a rudraksha mala and a pendant, looking off to the side. Several women with hair ties face the palanquin from the foreground. The central figure shows distinctive saffron clothing, turban and long hair, which suggests a person identification, though appearance is not fully certain. Watermarked archive photo.2011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph of a child-blessing moment before a golden throne decorated with flower arrangements. A long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless garment and layered garlands of white, yellow, red and pink flowers, with a rudraksha mala at the neck, leans forward and holds a small child's head in both hands. Beside them, a woman in white with a long side braid watches closely, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala holds the child's body. The gold throne and floral backdrop frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept-back hair, orange clothing, flower garlands and rudraksha mala, and is shown seated and blessing the child.2009-12-24