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A seated figure in an orange-red robe sits before a blazing homa fire at the lower right, with a brass and silver ritual vessel and silver kalasha-style pots on a tray in the foreground. Behind him, a golden deity murti or frame glows with green lights, and trident-shaped metal staffs stand at both sides. A silver nandi-like bull figure sits at the left beside a stone wall. The seated man wears a black cap or headwrap, rudraksha-style beads, and a gold necklace, and rests his chin on one hand with eyes lowered.

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A seated man in ochre-red robes and a leopard-print headwrap sits before a glowing fire on a striped cloth in a shrine. He wears layered rudraksha malas, a gold chain, and rudraksha bracelets, with his chin resting on one hand. Behind him stands a large gold halo-like backdrop, a golden trishul and brass lamps, and a silver Nandi figure sits at left. In front are silver vessels on a tray and a large bronze pot. The figure's appearance matches the page's a person cues of rudraksha malas, ochre clothing and a headwrap, so he is a person in person; the photo is a watermarked archive photo of a homa-style fire ritual.2017-12-10A man in orange-red ochre robes sits cross-legged before a fire pit with bright flames at right, resting his chin on his hand in a contemplative pose. He wears a leopard-print headband over long dark hair piled on his head, layered rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and red-thread armlets. Behind him stands a large golden sunburst backdrop with gold trident-topped ritual lamps and a silver bull figure at left. Silver puja vessels and a brass vessel of yellow powder sit before him, with a basket to the right.2017-12-10A seated man in an orange-rust robe sits beside a fire and a large copper vessel of liquid, resting his chin on his hand. He wears a leopard-print headwrap, a long rudraksha mala draped across his chest, a gold necklace and beaded wrist bands, with a red tilak on his forehead. Before him are silver vessels on a tray and a silver nandi figure. Behind him stand brass lamps, trident-topped staffs, a golden sunburst backdrop and green foliage lit by lights. A fire burns in the foreground. a person: the seated man wears a leopard-print headwrap, long rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and orange-rust robes, cues that match the page's a person reference, so the appearance is a probable candidate for a person, who is leading a homa-style ritual setting.2017-12-10A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a striped purple and green cloth beside a yellow brick fire pit with a bright flame. He wears a leopard-print headband, a rust-red robe, multiple rudraksha malas, and a gold necklace, resting his chin on one hand. Around him are stone mortars and pestles, small clay pots, a woven basket, and silver vessels on a tray. Behind him stands a silver bull statue, a brass trident, and brass lamp stands. The scene appears to be a ritual preparation setting. a person is the central figure, seated as a sannyasi with rudraksha malas and a saffron-toned robe.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a black and gold leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas across his chest and a gold necklace, sits with his chin resting on his hand beside a homa fire pit. A bright flame rises from the lower right foreground. Behind him stands a large golden sun-shaped backdrop, with brass oil lamps, a silver nandi (bull) figure to the left and a silver puja vessel set with bowls on a small stand in front. A copper vessel of yellow powder sits at left, and a woven basket at right. The setting is a temple-like ritual space with a brick wall at left.2017-12-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits before a homa fire pit with bright flames in the foreground. He wears a black head wrap with a leopard-print band, a rudraksha mala across his chest, a gold chain, and bead bracelets; his chin rests on his hand as he sits in meditation with eyes closed. Behind him is a large gilded sunburst-style backdrop with a green-lit foliage display. To his left stand a silver nandi bull figure, a large bronze vessel and a silver tray with small silver ritual containers, and tall brass oil lamps (deepams) stand on either side. A wicker basket sits at right. The scene appears to be a fire ritual.2017-12-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a leopard-print turban sits before a golden sunburst-style backdrop and a silver nandi bull. He rests his chin on one hand, wearing rudraksha malas and a gold necklace. Beside him are silver vessels on a silver tray, a large brass pot of liquid, and a small fire flaming near his lap, with brass trishula standards and oil lamps around him. The scene appears to be a ritual setting. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the saffron robes, long swept-back hair under a turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklace, seated in a place of honour.2017-12-10Photo 11708282 +1 copiesA seated man in a dark red-brown dhoti-style garment with bare upper body sits on a raised silver-covered seat before a large golden sunburst backdrop. He wears a dark head covering with a leopard-print cloth band, a beard, sacred forehead markings, a rudraksha mala across the chest and gold bangles. A silver nandi bull figure with a flower garland stands to his left, and tall brass lamp stands and trident-shaped finials surround him. In the foreground a bright fire burns in a yellow-tiled pit, with brass pots, a wooden mortar, bowls and a wicker basket of offerings on the floor. Green stage lighting falls behind. a person seated in a homa setting with fire offerings.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl, with a leopard-print cloth wrapped on his head and long hair swept back, sits before a large golden sunburst backdrop. He wears rudraksha malas across his chest, a gold chain, and a red-brown wrap; his hands rest on a low stone block. In front is a sunken fire pit of yellow-painted bricks with a flame, and a homa or yagna setting with brass bowls, a silver offering tray, a stone grinder, a silver nandi figure, and tall brass lamp stands with trident finials. The scene suggests a homa ritual.2017-12-10