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A large rectangular cake with a decorated top sits on a white-draped table in a hall filled with a crowd of several hundred people. In the foreground, a figure seated on a raised cushioned seat wears a pale peach turban, a maroon jacket with embroidered sequined patterns, and a flower garland, facing the crowd. Attendees in white and cream saris and kurtas, some with orange and red shawls, clap and raise hands. A man on the right in an orange robe and a white-clad attendee stand near the table, and camera operators are visible at the right edge. Vases of yellow and orange flowers and an orange cloth are in front of the seat, and maroon drapes with white swags decorate the ceiling.

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A photograph of a large hall where a seated figure in a turban and an embroidered, sequined maroon-and-gold garment faces a crowd. The turban is cream-colored with a long trailing end, and the figure sits on a gold-trimmed seat in front of a long white-iced rectangular cake with writing. Orange and yellow flowers sit on the table, along with an orange towel and a small offering tray. Close to the foreground on the right, a man in an orange robe with a garland stands with hands pressed together. Behind them, a dense crowd of many people in white, yellow and orange clothing, with some men in white kurtas and orange shawls, fills the hall under red and white draped fabric and ceiling fans.2010-01-01A photograph of a large hall with red and white draped ceiling fabric, with a seated figure in the foreground wearing a white turban and a purple-blue embroidered jacket with a white garland, seated at a long table in front of a large iced sheet cake decorated with colourful designs, with a bouquet of yellow and red flowers beside it and an orange towel on the table. A crowd of many people in white, orange and yellow garments fills the hall, some clapping and some standing with hands raised, with an orange-clad attendant at the right edge. The seated figure has a long dark hair and a turban, and the shot is taken from behind. A plain description beats a claim of identity. The seated figure is visible from behind with a white turban and purple jacket, matching the page's note that a person attended.2010-01-01A large hall with red and maroon draped fabric ceiling swags and white curtain trims hosts a crowd of many devotees, most dressed in white with orange sashes and saffron shawls. In the foreground at right, a figure in a cream turban and a maroon embroidered jacket with a white flower garland stands at a table, gesturing toward a large decorated sheet cake iced with yellow and orange lettering. Beside them a man in saffron robes stands near the cake, and a gold ceremonial object sits on the table with a bouquet of yellow gerbera daisies and orange flowers. Several women in orange and yellow saris stand at left, arms linked, while the crowd in the background watches.2010-01-01A photo of a large hall filled with a crowd of many people, mostly women and girls in white and yellow clothes with orange and red sashes, standing and applauding. In the left foreground, a man seated from behind wears a white turban, a garland of flowers, and a multicolored embroidered jacket, facing a long rectangular cake with yellow piped decorations on a white-draped table. Orange cloth, flowers and a gold-coloured object lie at the front. Red and maroon drapes with white valances line the upper walls, and fans and lights hang from the ceiling. The seated man shows cues such as a white turban and garland but his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role.2010-01-01A large hall during a celebration with a decorated sheet cake on a white table. A seated figure in the foreground wears a cream turban and a maroon embroidered jacket with sequined patterns, facing the crowd and a cake with a red-and-yellow floral arrangement. Behind him, a dense audience of many devotees, mostly women in white and yellow saris and men in white kurtas, stands and claps. On the right, a bald man in an orange robe with a beaded garland stands beside the table. Orange cloth and flower bouquets sit on the table, and red and white drapes hang from the ceiling.2010-01-01A photograph of a large hall where a seated figure in a cream turban and a maroon embroidered jacket sits at the front, facing a white stage crowded with people. Many devotees in white and yellow clothes fill the space behind, some wearing saffron. Two men in saffron-orange robes and beaded necklaces stand at the right edge of the stage, one with a shaved head, and one with a long beard, while people applaud. A large decorated cake with a red-and-white border rests on a table in the centre, next to a bouquet of yellow and red flowers. An orange cloth lies on the front table beside a microphone and a string of rudraksha beads. Maroon drapes and white bunting hang from the ceiling, and a bright stage light is visible above. The seated figure's cream turban and maroon embroidered jacket match the cues tied to the a person candidate, but the appearance is only partly visible. Several hundred people, many in white, fill the hall, though only the nearest rows can be clearly counted.2010-01-01A photograph of a celebration in a hall with dark drape backdrop. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a parasol-like canopy, wearing a white turban, a lavender-blue embroidered kurta, a garland of flowers and a gold necklace. Before him stands a rectangular cake on a blue tablecloth. Around him, a large group of women in white saris with yellow borders and yellow stoles, plus some in saffron/orange, clap and smile. The seated man is a person by appearance cues: ornate clothing, garland and turban on a throne, with the page noting his presence at the event. Flowers and a brass lamp sit on the table. Partially visible people in orange at the left edge.2010-01-01A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a gold umbrella above it sits behind a large sheet cake topped with yellow icing. He wears a lavender embroidered robe, a white turban and a long floral garland. Around him stand devotees in orange, white and yellow saris and dhotis, many clapping, while men in orange robes at left and a figure in white clap or gesture. A silver oil lamp stands on a pedestal behind the throne, and marigold garlands and flower arrangements sit beside it. Dark drapes and a white wall form the backdrop. Some people in the foreground are partly visible.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01May 25 20152015-05-25Night photo under a white tent with draped fabric and bright lights at a celebration. A long-haired figure in a pale cream-coloured robe stands at the left edge, arms raised toward a crowd. Behind them, many people in orange, red, yellow and white clothing gather around a large decorated cake topped with lit candles and a red-and-white flower arrangement in a brass pot on a white-draped table. A man in an orange shawl with a beaded necklace stands near the centre. Many people fill the tent, some with yellow scarves and garlands. A green-tiled stair and a table with a flower vase sit at the front. The text on the cake is not legible.2009-01-01A large tented gathering at night under bright lights, with a crowd of many dozens of people in white, red, orange and yellow clothing pressing toward a raised stage. In the left foreground a figure with long, loose dark hair wears a pale cream-gold long robe and stands beside a table draped in white. On the table sit a large rectangular cake decorated with red and white icing, a tray of golden sweets, and a row of lit candles, with flower arrangements in yellow and red nearby and a knife set laid out. Several attendees in red and orange garments stand in the crowd, and a boy in white stands near the front.2009-01-01