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A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and orange robe, garlanded with yellow and red flower necklaces, raising one hand in greeting while smiling. Before him, a man in white kurta bows with palms joined, and a woman in red sari with a white forehead mark holds an orange. Behind them, a woman in a yellow sari with red shawl and another in white with a rudraksha mala watch; a gold-and-red altar with garlands, oranges, fruit and brass vessels is in the foreground, with potted plants and a deity murti display in the background.

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February 02 20162016-02-02February 12 20152015-02-12February 12 20152015-02-12February 12 20152015-02-12February 08 20152015-02-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional interaction indoors beside potted plants. In the left foreground, a person in an orange turban, red flower garland and bare upper body, with reddish-brown garments, sits and receives offerings. A woman in a brown sari with gold jewellery and bangles kneels with joined hands, and a man in an orange shirt kneels beside her, with a tray of fruit, oranges and two gold-wrapped items. Behind them, a standing man in a white shirt and gold watch joins his hands in namaste. Several women in brown, orange and white saris and a rudraksha-style garland stand in a line, and golden deity figures are visible at the upper left. The turbaned figure's identity is not established by appearance alone, so no name is given.2015-02-12April 19 20152015-04-19Photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange wrap, wearing a large red and white flower garland and red beaded bracelets, receiving oranges from devotees. The figure is handing an orange to a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala and glasses leaning forward, while a man in a white shirt with an orange thread kneels beside a woman in a teal and orange sari who offers an orange with both hands. Oranges and small packets sit in a wooden tray in front, with green foliage and yellow draped cloth behind. Another person in white and an orange-clothed figure stand at the upper right. a person (the turbaned figure in red-orange with the flower garland) receiving offerings from devotees during a ritual gathering.2015-01-30A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban, a red-orange robe, and a long red and white flower garland, with a red-beaded bangle on the wrist, smiling as they hand an orange to a kneeling man in a cream shirt with an orange lanyard. Oranges and small packets sit in a wooden tray in front, and green potted plants, a rock and a green mat fill the setting. Behind them, a standing woman in white and a man in a white robe with a rudraksha mala watch, and a yellow altar draped with garlands is visible.2015-01-30A photograph of a temple-style ritual in a flower-decorated room. In the left foreground a woman in an orange-red turban, orange sari and a floral garland holds an orange and smiles toward the offering tray. Beside her a man in a white shirt reaches toward a tray of oranges, nuts and gold bangles, and another woman in a green-and-gold sari extends her hand to the same offering. Behind them stand a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala and a man in white with a red shawl. Golden garlands hang on deity murti in the background, with green leaves and marigolds around the altar. A ceiling fan is visible at the back.2016-02-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual offering scene outdoors among green leafy plants. In the left foreground a woman in an orange-red turban and bright red and gold beaded necklaces, with rust-coloured armbands, smiles and extends her hands over a tray of ripe bananas. To the right a man in a white shirt with a brown beaded mala kneels and reaches toward a brass vessel, while a woman in a rust-coloured shawl and a bare-armed devotee stand nearby. Behind them other attendees in white and cream clothing and rudraksha-style malas stand among flowers and garlands, with a deity murti partly visible at the upper left. Several people are visible, and the scene suggests a puja offering. No a person candidate is distinctively identified from appearance.2015-02-01A seated figure in an orange-red saffron dhoti and matching orange turban, wearing layered rudraksha malas and beaded bracelets, smiles and extends a hand toward a man in a dark striped shirt who kneels and offers a bunch of bananas. A wooden tray in front holds more bananas, sweets, rudraksha beads and brass vessels. Behind them a potted plant and greenery frame a stone-look base, and a purple and blue draped backdrop with gold trim is visible. Several women in white and cream saris stand with folded hands, one with a small gold-trimmed bag.2015-02-23