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A photograph inside a white tent during a ritual. A man in a white kurta raises a woven bamboo winnowing basket overhead, while another basket is held at the right edge. In the foreground, a large heap of pink and red rose petals and yellow marigolds covers a figure seated or lying in front of a tall pillar of yellow, red, green and purple flower garlands. A steel bowl of red apples sits on the floor. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand behind, and a crowd of devotees in white sits on a green carpeted floor beneath red and white draped tent decor and a purple cloth at the back. a person is not identifiable as a clearly visible candidate here.

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A large outdoor ceremony under a white and red tented pavilion. A man in a white kurta and bare-armed orange-clad attendants surround a figure seated on a flower-covered platform, with yellow and orange marigold garlands heaped around. A man in a white kurta tilts a woven basket, pouring red and white petals over the scene. A devotee in saffron robes holds a silver tray of red apples in the foreground. On the left, a tiered garland of red, yellow, green and purple flowers hangs beside a brass frame. Men in orange robes with long beards stand among the group, and a large crowd of seated devotees fills the tent in the background.2010-01-01A photograph taken under a white tent at an outdoor ceremony. In the foreground, a man in a white kurta lifts a woven bamboo basket high, pouring white flower petals onto a heap of white jasmine-like blossoms. A woman in a green and gold sari with a white garland stands at the centre, beside a pile of loose petals. Behind them, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace stands near a basket of flowers; the saffron robes and mala are visible cues, so this may be a person, appearing in person. To the right, long garlands of yellow, red and purple marigolds hang beside a golden structure. Red and white draped cloth lines the tent, and a large audience sits in rows across the background.2010-01-01A large outdoor tented event under a white canopy with red drapes and strings of marigold garlands overhead. In the foreground, several people carry woven baskets heaped with red and orange flowers, and large flower garlands in yellow, red and white fill the right edge. A man in an orange shawl and beaded necklaces stands near the center right, and a woman in a white sari carries a basket on the left. Behind them, a dense crowd sits on the green-matted floor in white clothing before a stage area with red and white draping.2010-01-01A photograph of a festive ritual in a decorated pavilion. A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe sits before a large golden throne-like backdrop framed by garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. Around them, several people in white dhotis and white clothing, some bare-chested, hold large woven baskets filled with yellow and white flowers, pouring petals in a flower offering. A man in a white shirt and dhoti stands at left, and a bald devotee in the foreground faces the scene. A figure in orange robes stands at right beside the throne. The setting is a white canopy tent with white drapery and green floor covering.2011-07-15A photograph taken under a large white tent with red and white draped fabric edges, showing a ceremonial flower offering. In the foreground, several people in saffron-orange clothing and white garments handle wicker baskets of red and yellow marigold petals and white jasmine-like flowers, pouring them onto a heap in front of a golden structure wrapped in thick garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers. A figure in saffron robes with a beaded necklace stands at right, and a man in white stands at left with a saffron-clad person beside him. Beyond them a large seated audience in white and pastel clothing fills the tent under a green carpeted stage aisle lined with red flower petals.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man in a pink turban and cream and saffron-toned garments, wearing layered gold and beaded necklaces and a red and white garland, being showered with pink rose petals poured from woven baskets. A man in white kurta and dhoti stands at right lifting a basket, and another person's hands hold a basket at lower left. Behind them is a large arch of yellow, red and purple marigold garlands framing a golden deity-style backdrop with gold carved details.2013-01-06A photograph under a red-and-white draped tent at an outdoor gathering. A seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears a white garment and a gold ornate necklace, and sits on a cushioned seat decorated with a garland of yellow and orange flowers. A standing person in a saffron-orange robe holds a silver tray of apples and oranges extended toward the seated figure. A man in white clothes with a folded-hands namaskar stands nearby, and a row of devotees in white and orange clothes fills the background. A microphone sits on a silver plate of sweets and a tray with gold items lies in the foreground. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and gold ornaments, matching the a person candidate, so this is a probable in-person presence.2010-01-01A photograph of a devotee pouring petals from a woven white basket over a figure seated at the lower left, mostly out of frame. Red and yellow petals and marigold-like flowers fall in a dense shower onto the figure's head and shoulders, as at a flower offering or puja. A woman on the right, wearing a red-banded bangle on her wrist and a gold head ornament, smiles while holding the basket. Other smiling women with jewellery stand behind her in the dim hall beside a white air conditioning unit.2018-02-13March 26 20172017-03-26A large outdoor event under a white tent with red and white striped drapes and garlanded pillars. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shawl with long dark hair reaches toward a framed picture and a silver tray of red apples. Beside him, a man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala holds up the framed picture. Behind them, several people in saffron, white and orange clothing stand near a garlanded altar draped with yellow and red flowers, and a crowd of devotees in white fills the green-carpeted hall. A man in saffron and orange on the right adjusts an item on the altar. Visible white and orange clothing, marigold garlands and red roses decorate the scene.2010-01-01April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor event under a white and red tented pavilion with a green carpeted floor. In the foreground a man in a gold-bordered cream dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair, sits and holds a silver tray of red apples, while a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala reaches toward it. Behind them a kneeling devotee in white with a white flower garland folds his hands, and other people in white and orange stand nearby. A large seated audience fills the background rows under red draping and striped red poles, and a woman in a green sari stands at the right. Marigold and yellow flowers, red roses and a floral arrangement decorate the right side.2010-01-01