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Close-up photograph of a ritual scene with red silk draped over a seated figure. A long garland of red and magenta flowers with gold-tinted accents hangs across the red cloth. A hand wearing a rudraksha bracelet rests on the red fabric, while another person's hand, with a gold ring and gold bangles, reaches toward it from the left. A rudraksha mala hangs at the left edge beside a figure in cream clothing. Behind them, a few other people in saffron and white stand in the background. A polished silver vessel with a curved handle appears at the right edge. The image is dominated by red, saffron and silver tones.

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January 13 20152015-01-13Close-up photograph of two pairs of hands clasped together, one set wearing a gold ring and layered gold and beaded bangles over saffron-orange clothing, the other set wearing a red thread bracelet and a brown beaded mala wrist. The orange fabric fills the frame, with a blurred metal plate and red and gold textiles in the background. The image shows a ritual gesture of blessing or transmission between two people, with no legible text or identifiable face visible.2016-10-29July 31 20152015-07-31A close photograph of a devotee in a white and gold-trimmed blouse kneeling and offering something to a seated figure on a red cushioned throne. The seated figure wears a red-brown robe and is draped in layered garlands of white jasmine, red roses, red and green beaded strands, with gold bangles on the wrists. A second person in a black turban is partially visible at the left edge. The offering appears to be a ritual handover of a small object between the hands, in a decorated temple-like setting with floral garlands. a person is not identifiable from appearance here; the figure is shown from behind and hands only, so no appearance-based candidate is established.2016-07-19April 10 20162016-04-10May 24 20162016-05-24Close-up photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned throne-like seat with gilded gold base, in front of deep red draped curtains. The figure wears a maroon-brown robe and a pink and white flower garland over the shoulder, with an orange rudraksha bracelet on the right wrist. Both hands are clasped together in the lap, with the feet crossed beneath, showing a calm seated posture. Only the lower torso, arms and feet are visible; the face is out of frame. No other people are visible.2016-10-01June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesJune 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesJune 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a young girl in a red dress with a blue cord, wearing red and gold bangles and a red-and-orange flower garland, receiving a gold and red ceremonial item from a man in an orange garment at the right edge. A man in a white shirt stands behind her, holding her arm, and a man in white dhoti with gold border is visible at the top right. A white jasmine garland hangs at the left.2009-11-29January 11 20162016-01-11