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A photograph of a white-painted shrine niche with a seated figure in orange robes and a white flower garland, beside a large coconut and scattered marigold petals on a ledge. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair, an orange sleeveless garment, a white and red flower garland and a white tilak on his forehead places pink and purple flowers at the base of the shrine. Beside him, a man in a white kurta gestures toward the shrine, and a woman in an orange shawl and another woman stand behind. Bystanders and a pink-and-blue temple building with orange flags are visible in the background.

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August 08 20092009-08-08A photograph of a devotee in a red sleeveless top with an orange cloth draped over the shoulder and a white flower garland, standing with one hand raised near the head before a shrine niche. Inside the white-painted niche sits a seated statue in orange robes with an orange head wrap and a white flower garland, one hand raised in gesture. Marigold petals and a coconut lie at its base, with a red-and-white painted pot in the foreground. Behind, a woman in a red sari and another person in orange cloth stand near the shrine.2009-08-08A photograph of a shrine niche with white pillars where an orange-robed seated statue wearing an orange turban and a white jasmine garland is placed. In front of the statue a coconut sits on leaves with yellow marigold petals scattered. A man with short dark hair, bare-shouldered and wearing an orange garment, leans in from the right, wearing a white jasmine and red rose garland, and is placing a marigold flower near the offering. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person, and the man is the only physical person visible.2009-08-08A photograph at an outdoor dedication or inauguration. A young man with long dark hair wearing an orange-red garment and red and white flower garlands stands behind a white shrine-like structure decorated with white and red flower garlands. Beside him, a man in white clothes leans forward with his hands near the shrine. In the foreground, a man with swept-back dark hair in white clothing bows his head low. On the right, a large orange cloth hangs from the structure. A small orange-robed figure seated in the shrine is decorated with garlands and rudraksha beads. Other people in white stand at the edges, and a blue banner is visible in the background.2009-08-03August 08 20092009-08-08August 08 20092009-08-08A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-red sleeveless top and orange-red dhoti, draped with a red and white flower garland, leaning forward to place his hands on a white shrine containing a small orange-robed seated figure. The shrine is decorated with white and red flower garlands and petals. Beside him, devotees in white clothing, one woman in a white sari, and a man with a rudraksha mala and a gold bangle raise open palms in reverence. A large orange cloth hangs at right, and a blue board is visible in the background. a person is shown at the inauguration of a Dhyanapeetam centre, with the orange-robed seated figure appearing to be a deity or guru murti. Overlaid text credits the archive copyright.2009-08-03A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes standing beside a white shrine with flower garlands, a bindi on his forehead and a garland of red and white flowers around his neck. Beside him a man in white shirt and dhoti gestures toward the shrine, and a crowd of onlookers stands behind. Inside the white shrine sits a seated figure in orange robes with a saffron turban, adorned with garlands, and a dark plaque with inscribed lettering sits below. A large orange cloth hangs at right. Outdoor setting with white building and blue signage.2009-08-03August 11 20092009-08-11A photograph of a shrine in an outdoor courtyard. A person in an orange saffron robe, with long dark hair and a green fruit necklace, stands at left, arm extended to drape an orange cloth over a white, garland-draped canopy shrine. Inside the shrine sits a seated figure in orange robes with an orange head covering, wearing a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, with a small orange fruit placed before it. Palm trees and a thatched hut are visible behind a wooden fence, and white jasmine garlands hang from the shrine roof.2009-08-11A photograph of a shrine niche with a seated statue in saffron robes, an orange turban and rudraksha mala, draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers, with a coconut at its base. A woman in orange robes, with a fruit-topped hair ornament and a gold-coloured vessel in hand, pours or offers at the statue. Beside her, a woman in a white top stands at the left edge, partly visible. The white shrine is decorated with hanging garlands and an orange cloth. The statue is a depiction, not a person.2009-08-11A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with white stone walls and niches, with a few marigold and rose offerings on a ledge. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and red flower garland stands at right, holding a brass kalasha pot in one hand and a brass plate in the other, pouring or offering toward the shrine. A man in white dress stands beside the shrine, another person in orange stands behind, and a camera operator's equipment is visible at top right. Orange cloth and banana leaves hang nearby, and a pink and purple flower arrangement sits in the foreground.2009-08-08