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A photograph taken in a workshop-like space with stacked wooden planks and timber in the background. A man with long dark hair, a red flower in his hair, a full beard, bare chest and an orange-red shawl sits in a chair with a gold chain at his neck. Beside him a woman in an orange top and rudraksha-style beaded necklace holds a small wooden tray of green and white stones or offerings toward him. Behind them another woman in white with long hair sits on the floor, and a cameraman in a blue shirt stands at right.

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May 05 20182018-05-05A photograph in a workshop with stacked timber and wooden planks behind. A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits in a red chair, wearing an orange-red shawl over bare shoulders, a gold chain necklace, and a red tilak mark on his forehead; he holds a tablet and gestures toward a small wooden box of green-and-cream carved figures. In the foreground a woman with her hair in a bun, in an orange top and rudraksha-style beads, leans in holding the box. Behind on the right, a woman with long dark hair in a white top and green trousers sits on a wooden beam, looking at a phone. A rolled pink-striped mat and a purple mat lie on the floor.2018-05-05A photograph taken inside a corrugated-metal shed storage area. A seated man in a rust-red robe and red-and-gold headwear sits in a wheeled chair, resting one hand on his chin, while a woman in orange sari and beaded necklace kneels before him holding a wooden tray of green fruit. Behind them stands a shirtless young man in red pants with a pendant necklace, and a woman in orange sari with a rudraksha mala watches. A photographer with a large camera lens stands at left. Gold-framed ornate chairs with red cushions, stacked cloth, plastic crates and a wall poster of many portrait photos are visible. A seated figure in the background wears a red turban.2018-05-05A seated bearded man with long dreadlocked hair wears a rust-orange saffron wrap, a gold chain necklace and a dark pendant, and holds a black tablet on a stand while looking down at it. Beside him, a woman kneeling in an orange sari with a dark rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles reaches toward a small wooden box holding small green and white figurines. Behind them, a standing person in red shorts is partly visible, and a gilded chair, a large framed portrait of a deity figure with garlands, and a wall of framed photographs are visible in a warm, dim room.2018-05-05A bearded man with long dreadlocks, bare-chested and wearing an orange-saffron cloth wrapped around his waist and legs, sits in a red-cushioned chair in a workshop filled with stacked wooden planks and timber. He places his right hand on the head of a young girl with hair pulled back by a headband, who kneels before him with palms pressed together in namaste and wears an orange cloth and a beaded necklace. A woman in a green patterned sari and white top stands at left, looking at a phone. Several bright fluorescent lights hang overhead. The man shows a person cues: long dreadlocks, saffron clothing and a red thread on his wrist, while he blesses the child in a blessing gesture. Sharing a blessing with a child in a workshop setting.2018-05-05Indoor photograph inside a metal-roofed storage hall cluttered with boxes, folded cloth, bamboo mats and shelves. In the foreground a seated man in a rust-orange robe and gold chain necklace holds a hand to his face while a woman in an orange sari and rudraksha beads kneels beside him, her hand extended toward his foot. Behind them a bare-chested young man with long dark hair and a silver pendant stands with hands clasped behind his back, and an orange-clad woman with rudraksha mala watches. A photographer with a camera lens stands at the left edge. On the right, a gilded throne-style chair holds a framed image of a figure in a pink turban, and a printed poster of portraits hangs on the shelf.2018-05-05March 14 20172017-03-14A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead, wearing a rust-red robe and heavy gold beaded necklaces, with orange and gold bangles and an orange beaded armband. He smiles and reaches toward a silver tray heaped with yellow, orange and red flowers around a white cloth-wrapped offering bundle, held by a person in a magenta garment at right. Behind him a woman in a rust-red sari with gold border arranges items, and trays of red and orange fruit sit nearby. A red upholstered seat with floral garland stands at left. a person: the seated man has long swept hair, gold ceremonial necklaces and rudraksha-style beaded adornments consistent with the page's reference.2017-07-04 +1 copiesA ritual photograph in a temple hall before an ornate silver-embossed backdrop. A man seated on a raised throne with a leopard-print cushion wears a rust-orange wrap, a double strand of rudraksha beads, a gold pendant and white tripundra marks on his forehead, with long dreadlocks falling behind. He takes turmeric-coloured offerings from a woman in an orange sari and a silver bowl in front of him, while an attendant with white body markings and a rudraksha mala stands at left. A woman in a white sari holds a steel bowl at right, and a banana leaf with yellow offerings sits on a stone pedestal. Partially visible figures frame the scene. The man's identity is appearance-based only.2018-01-08May 11 20162016-05-11January 08 20182018-01-08A photograph of a man in a wheelchair wearing an orange-saffron robe, a gold chain with a pendant, and a red tilak-like mark with a small red flower in his hair, one hand raised near his chin. Standing before him, a shirtless young man with long dreadlocked hair, orange-red shorts and a thin chain necklace is applying green liquid or leaves to his hand. Behind them a golden throne-style chair, a decorated deity murti garlanded with flowers, and shelves with boxes and cloth are visible in a warehouse-like hall. The seated man appears to be a person based on the saffron robe, gold chain and long hair, presented as a figure receiving service.2018-05-05