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Indoor photo of a corridor in an ashram-style building with cream walls, a wooden door framed by marigold garlands, and a window with wooden slatted shutters. Several people stand with palms pressed together in namaste. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand in the foreground, one with a shaved head and white tilak on his forehead, the other shaved-headed as well. Women in white and orange-trimmed saris and a man in a white dhoti with a red border stand beside them. A man in white with a red-bordered cloth and a wristwatch is at the right, speaking with his hands together. A person in an orange turban stands further back near a staircase grille.

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February 02 20072007-02-02A photograph of a courtyard beside a white-washed wall where several women and men stand in a line. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari-style top and long orange skirt stands with palms pressed together in greeting, smiling, facing a tall person with long dark wavy hair in a sleeveless orange top and orange cloth, also with hands joined. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shirt wears a yellow shawl, and other people in white and yellow clothing stand nearby. A woman in a white and gold sari sits at left beside brass items. At right a garland of yellow and white flowers hangs on a doorway, and a red painted border runs along the wall. The scene is a greeting or reception of devotees.2009-12-30February 02 20072007-02-02Indoor photograph of an interior doorway with a stained-glass arched window on the left and a garlanded floral toran hanging above the opening. A man in saffron-orange robes faces left, hands at chest. Beside him, a central figure in saffron robes with a red-orange head covering and a beaded rudraksha-style mala stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Several men in orange robes and white dhotis stand in the background, and a red mat with white lettering lies on the floor near the threshold.2007-02-02Photograph of a covered temple corridor where a group of saffron-robed monastics stands in conversation. A woman with long dark hair in a saffron garment and a deep red border, hands folded, stands at left facing a group of older monastics in salmon, orange and ochre robes. Behind them, several men in white kurtas with yellow or blue lanyards and yellow scarves stand in a line along the wall. On the right, a man in a saffron robe with hands clasped stands near a dark notice board. A gold kalasha-like object and a shrine area are visible in the background, along with a red-framed doorway.2009-10-15May 23 20062006-05-23August 09 20072007-08-09Photograph of an interior doorway with a dark wooden door on the left and a stained-glass arched window. Two saffron-robed men stand in conversation. The man on the left wears an orange robe and is turned toward the other. The central figure wears an orange robe and orange head wrap, with a beaded necklace, and stands with hands folded. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a long ceremonial staff, and marigold garlands hang across the doorway opening onto a bright courtyard with a red carpet and striped canopy. At least four people are visible, including partially visible figures at the right edge.2007-02-02February 02 20072007-02-02Indoor scene in a light-coloured hall with a dark wooden panelled door behind. On the left, a man in an orange turban and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stands smiling, holding a garland and a white paper bag. Beside him, a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl and a black crossbody strap looks on. On the right, a bald man in an orange robe faces the group, and a bespectacled man in cream clothes stands at the edge. Behind, a figure in white stands near a doorway with a small red arched decoration.2010-01-29January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photograph of a crowd on a paved cobblestone courtyard in front of a pink and white temple-style building with lattice screens. In the centre, a bald-headed sannyasi in orange robes and an orange turban holds his hands together. To his right, a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing an orange robe and orange turban, gestures with one hand. Other saffron-clad monks in orange turbans stand behind them. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts, a woman in a blue sari, and a young girl in a blue dress stand among the crowd. Some people hold white cloth over their shoulders.2010-01-13