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Outdoor rooftop gathering with a red patterned carpet and a golden ornate throne under a red parasol. A man in orange robes, rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on the throne, smiling. Two men in white dhoti-style clothing with gold borders stand at left and right, one carrying a steel vessel. Other people in orange and white sit at the lower right near a red basket. Behind is a large green tree, hills and a communications tower under a cloudy sky.

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Outdoor photo on a terrace above terraced hillsides and eucalyptus trees. A man with long swept-back dark hair, orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold earrings sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under an orange umbrella, smiling as he extends his hand to feed a bald man in orange robes and a yellow-trimmed shawl. Behind them a man in white dhoti with rudraksha malas offers a leaf plate, a man in a red kurta stands, and women in cream saris with teal borders hold leaf plates of food. a person is the seated man on the throne, identified by the orange robes, long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold throne.2012-07-08Outdoor ritual at a temple-like open pavilion. A man in orange saffron robes and rudraksha beads sits on an ornate red and gold throne beneath a fringed canopy, with a golden kalasha garland at his side. A kneeling man in orange clothes with bare upper body and armbands attends him, while a man in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands nearby, and a monk in orange robes stands behind. Several women in saris and devotees sit on orange mats to the right, and a white SUV and palm trees appear in the background.2011-12-13July 08 20122012-07-08July 08 20122012-07-08Outdoor ritual on a paved courtyard under palm trees beside a red brick wall. A man seated on a gold-framed red throne with a fringed canopy above wears orange cloth and a dark rudraksha mala, with an ornate gold necklace; a younger man in orange kneels at his left and handles a thread, while a man in a white shirt kneels at his side and another man in white stands nearby with hands folded. Two white-clad devotees hold a brass tray with lamps and a woman in white stands on the left. Several seated devotees in saffron and white sit on mats in the background beside a parked white vehicle and a wall map display. The seated figure in orange has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, consistent with a person presence; this is an appearance-based label only.2011-12-13Outdoor photo on a rooftop terrace with a hillside of green terraced fields and trees behind. A seated figure in orange robes and a red-orange cushioned seat under a gold-framed throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and a pendant, receives offerings from attendants. A woman in an orange sari kneels at a gold tray holding small bowls and leaves on a white plate. A woman in an orange sari stands at right and another in a beige sari with a patterned shawl stands behind. A man in a white dhoti and sash with a rudraksha mala and a man in a maroon kurta stand in the background. An orange canopy shades the scene. Nearby, people in white dhotis and garlands stand in a ritual setting.2012-07-08Outdoor photograph under a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and palm trees behind. A central figure sits on a red and gold throne beneath a fringed canopy, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala, and gold armlets. A kneeling man in white ritual clothes holds a thread or cord to the seated figure, while a second saffron-robed attendant kneels at the left and another standing man in white garments with a mala stands at the right. Several seated devotees in white and teal sit along the edge. Brass plates with offerings sit at the lower left.2011-12-13Outdoor photo on a hillside terrace with trees and a distant forested mountain behind. A seated figure in red and orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a red umbrella, with a red cushion before him. Nearby, several people in white and orange clothing sit on the floor in prayer; one standing person in white holds hands together. Brass vessels and a kalasha-like container stand on a mat in front, and a long table with metal bowls and offering plates sits to the right. A tripod-mounted camera is set up among the seated group. Standing devotees in orange shawls and dark clothes line the low wall at the left, watching the ritual. A puja or satsang-style gathering is taking place.2012-07-08July 08 20122012-07-08Outdoor ceremony on a lawn before a white colonial-style building. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) heaped with red, orange and yellow marigold garlands, with golden parasols (chhatras) above and trident-topped staffs at its sides. Two men at left in orange shawls and white dhotis stand near brass ritual vessels and flower-draped lamps; one holds a microphone. A bald man in orange robes stands at right with a long-handled fan or chamara near the throne. Dozens of seated devotees in white clothes and orange-red shawls face the throne, many with hair tied back, and a few hold phones.2015-05-05 +1 copiesDecember 13 20112011-12-13July 08 20122012-07-08