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A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange sannyasi robe and a long rudraksha mala, wearing a gold ceremonial necklace with a crown-shaped pendant and a red bindi, sitting on an ornate gold-carved throne with a red cushion. He holds a small object in one hand, while a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth, with an earring and sacred thread, stands at left offering a folded yellow cloth or prasad. In front is a silver bowl with embossed patterns. The setting is a ritual or satsang seating, with a dark background. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, consistent with the page's label, though the appearance is only moderately clear.

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July 10 20132013-07-10 +2 copiesA seated man in rust-red robes and a rudraksha mala with a tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold and red throne, dipping his hand into a large silver bowl of yellow flowers or petals. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange and gold robes leans forward, offering petals or flower-tied kumkum from his hand, with white marks on his arm and forehead. The gold-carved throne and a white backdrop frame the scene.2014-09-13Photograph of a ritual puja inside a hall. A seated man in a red-brown robe and rudraksha malas, with white vibhuti horizontal tripundra on his forehead and a red bindi, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and reaches into a large silver bowl of yellow turmeric or kumkum-coloured offering. Beside him, a younger attendant in orange robes, orange rudraksha necklaces and a white forehead band holds a yellow flower offering. A vase of pink, purple and white roses stands nearby on a green leaf. Two people appear in the scene, one seated on the throne and one kneeling beside it.2014-09-13July 10 20132013-07-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual in a hall. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes with white horizontal markings on his arms leans forward and pours yellow turmeric-coloured substance from his hand into a large ornate silver bowl placed on a green leaf. Seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back and red cushions is a man wearing an orange-saffron robe, a multi-strand rudraksha mala, and a red bindi on his forehead. He rests one hand on the bowl's rim. A green and red striped mat lies on the floor at left.2013-07-14A photograph of a ceremonial sitting in a golden ornate throne with a red cushion. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth with a red wrap, a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest and a red tilak on his forehead sits on the throne while an older woman in orange sari-style garment and glasses bends forward, pouring or sprinkling yellow powder over his hand. A large decorated silver bowl sits in front, with a small oil bottle and a tray at the lower right. A dark curtain forms the background. The man's appearance with rudraksha malas and the ritual setting is consistent with a person seated for a sacred anointing, while the woman assists in orange robes.2013-07-14 +1 copiesAnnadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20142014-09-13A photograph of a ritual offering inside a hall. A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion wears a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, a long gold necklace, and multiple rudraksha malas; he extends his hand over a large silver bowl of golden food. Standing to the left, a shaven-headed man in an orange-saffron robe with rudraksha beads and gold bangles holds food in both hands, presenting it. A patterned striped mat covers the floor, and a green leaf sits beneath the silver bowl. A partially visible bald person stands at the far left edge.2013-07-10September 13 20142014-09-13July 10 20132013-07-10A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne is offering sweet prasad from a large silver bowl to a kneeling attendant. The seated man wears a rust-red robe, a multi-strand rudraksha mala with a central bead cluster, and a white-and-red forehead marking; he sits before roses and a green palm backdrop. The kneeling attendant wears saffron-orange cloth and cupped hands, receiving the sweets with a bangle on his wrist. a person appears as the seated figure, identified by his rudraksha mala, rust-red robe and throne-seated role. The scene looks like a temple or ashram puja with prasad distribution.2014-09-13