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A photograph of a domestic reception room with marigold garlands hung along a staircase railing. A bearded, saffron-robed man with long hair sits on a white-covered couch at right, wearing an orange robe, white dhoti with gold border and a white flower garland, hands pressed together at his chin. Facing him, an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt sits on a chair, while a boy in a turquoise embroidered kurta and a man in a yellow shirt sit on a striped rug. A woman in a red sari sits nearby and two young men stand behind. Fruit, bananas and a brass lamp lie on the floor in front, and a standing fan is at right.

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July 27 20092009-07-27Indoor photo of a home visit in a yellow-walled living room with a cream sofa. A bare-chested figure in orange-red saffron cloth, with multiple rudraksha malas and gold bangles, sits on the right holding a red apple, with a garlanded attendant in orange behind him. An elderly man in white kurta and pants, holding a walking cane and wearing a mala, sits on a stool, while an elderly woman in white sari and glasses stands in front of him. A woman in a teal sari and a child in a striped shirt stand at left, and a young man in a checked shirt stands behind. a person: the bare-chested figure in saffron with rudraksha malas and gold ornaments is the central ritual presenter at this padapuja house visit.2014-07-07 +1 copiesIndoor scene at a home with a staircase draped in marigold and white jasmine garlands. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth with a white jasmine garland sits on a white-covered couch at right, hands pressed together in prayer, with a gold-bordered white dhoti draped over the seat. Before him sits an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt. A man in a yellow shirt and white dhoti, a young boy in turquoise, and a woman in a red sari stand or sit on a striped rug and plastic chairs, and several other people stand behind. Fruit, flowers, a brass vessel and a lamp sit on a tray in front of the couch. A pedestal fan stands at the right. Light-skinned man in saffron with an ornate garland, a seated devotee's gesture of reverence.2009-07-27Indoor reception room decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands strung across the walls and a staircase. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white shawl and garland sits on a white-covered sofa, smiling, while a seated older man in white dhoti and shirt sits nearby. Around them, women in saris, a young boy in a blue and white kurta, and other seated and standing people watch. A red and blue striped mat covers the floor, with a brass plate of fruit, a kalasha-style brass vessel, flower petals and a coconut-style offering in front. A fan stands by the stairs.2009-07-27July 27 20092009-07-27July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesA seated guru in an orange saffron robe and white garland sits on a white-draped seat at the right edge, smiling toward a seated group in a decorated room. Marigold and white flower garlands hang along the ceiling and staircase, with orange and white flower curtains beside the stairs. In the foreground, a man in a red shirt sits on a striped rug beside brass puja vessels, a plate of fruit and rose petals. Behind them, a woman in a cream sari with a gold border, a man in a yellow shirt and white dhoti, and a boy in a light blue kurta sit on chairs, while others stand in the background.2009-07-27July 27 20092009-07-27An indoor photo of a seated guest group in a home with marigold garlands draped on a staircase railing. On the right, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a white shawl and a white flower garland, seated on a white-draped chair and gesturing as he speaks. Facing him on the left, a woman in a red sari with a dark shawl gestures with her hand, beside a man in a grey polo shirt and black trousers with arms folded. A boy in a turquoise kurta and white trousers sits at the left with a man in a yellow shirt. Standing behind them are several men, one in a red shirt and another in white. A white marble pedestal holds a bowl of flowers, and a white box fan stands nearby. Overall a formal reception moment.2009-07-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a fresh flower garland and a beaded mala, holds a tall silver staff with a lotus-topped finial in a yellow-walled room. Two young saffron-clad attendants sit near him. Before him, an older man in white kneels and bows, and a woman in an orange-and-brown patterned sari sits beside him with hands folded. Standing behind them are a man in a grey shirt, a man in white with an orange shawl and red garland, a woman in an orange sari, other women in saris and a man in a checked shirt. A framed portrait with flowers is visible in the background. The seated figure's face and bearing show an appearance consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the cues are limited, so the identity is left unsure.2014-07-10July 27 20092009-07-27Indoor photo of a home visit in a small room with cream walls and an arched doorway. A seated figure in an orange-brown robe and saffron-coloured dress, with a long yellow and orange marigold garland, holds oranges in both hands, and orange fruits are arranged around. A man in white kurta and white dhoti, with a red and orange garland and an orange shawl, sits kneeling before the seated figure. Behind them, a man in white dhoti holds an orange, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robe and rudraksha mala stands near a brass trident, and several women in saris and a few children crowd the room. A small child in a red checked shirt holds an orange in the foreground. A metal trident and a pot-like vessel sit on a side table. Pale floral cloth and a curtain frame the right side.2014-06-22