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A bare-chested man with his eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste stands in front of a rising haze of smoke. He wears a blue cloth wrapped as a turban, an orange-and-maroon striped shawl draped over his shoulders, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala and a gold chain, plus a black wristwatch and red and silver bangles. A second man in the background, with a yellow tilak on his forehead, stands beside a metal bowl. The scene is a ritual setting with a warm, smoky atmosphere.

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A photograph in profile of a shirtless man with his eyes closed and palms pressed together in anjali mudra. He wears a blue and gold patterned turban tied at the top of his head and a yellow-and-gold beaded necklace. A striped green and white cloth is draped over one shoulder. Blurred pale background, with a small dark object held between the fingers.2017-09-27 +1 copiesAugust 22 20172017-08-22A close profile photograph of a man with eyes closed and palms pressed together in anjali mudra at chest level. He wears a rust-orange turban, a tilak on his forehead, and a dense multi-strand rudraksha mala with gold-toned spacers over an orange shawl. A red-and-orange temple structure and blurred coloured bokeh lights appear in the background. a person is shown in a devotional posture with distinctive orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold-accented adornment.2015-11-16January 29 20132013-01-29Close photo of a man seated with eyes closed and palms pressed together in anjali mudra at the chest. He wears a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala of brown beads, and a red kumkum bindi on his forehead. Behind him, blurred gold and purple fabric, floral garlands and a bright decorated altar suggest a temple or puja setting. The figure is a person by appearance, showing long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, though the face is not clearly distinctive.2010-06-28A man in an orange sleeveless garment with an orange shawl wrapped at his shoulders stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra and eyes closed. He wears a rudraksha mala with dark beads around his neck and a white tripundra with a red bindi on his forehead, his hair swept back. Behind him, out of focus, a seated person in yellow and orange clothing sits on a sandy ground. A red and white banner or sign appears in the blurred background.2010-09-20December 05 20162016-12-05 +1 copiesNovember 13 20102010-11-13PhotoAlbum2011-11-21 +1 copiesJanuary 12 20072007-01-12A bare-chested man with his palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes lowered, holding a sprig of green grass between his hands. He wears a red and gold turban, a red and saffron shawl, a long multi-strand rudraksha mala and large gold bead necklaces, with a gold pendant, red bindi and white ash markings on his arms. Dark background, warm side lighting.2014-01-05A man stands outdoors with his eyes closed and palms pressed together in anjali mudra at chest height. He has long dark hair swept back, a red bindi on his forehead, and wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders with a red edge, along with a long rudraksha mala of dark beads worn around his neck and down his chest. Behind him are lush green palm and plantain trees and a blurred stone sculpture of a seated deity. The photo appears to be a probable depiction of a person in a moment of prayer, with his role as a devotee or sannyasi in a calm outdoor setting.2011-03-05 +1 copies