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A photograph of a crowd moving through a shaded outdoor area under a corrugated roof, with festoons of fabric and decorative orange flags above. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, with a white flower-and-bead garland and rudraksha-style beads, raises one hand in greeting. Around him, men in white shirts and saffron-clad devotees press close, one bald man in orange robes in the foreground, and women in orange and pink saris stand at the right beside a tall blue pole with orange pennants. Trees fill the background.

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May 18 20122012-05-18Outdoor photo of a group walking along a dusty dirt path lined with coconut palms and a grey concrete block wall. At center, a man in saffron-orange robes, an orange head wrap, and a gold-toned beaded necklace walks barefoot beside a bare-chested elderly man wearing white dhoti, a green and gold shawl, and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, men in white dhoti and shirts and a man in grey trousers and shirt follow. On the right, a figure with long dark hair wearing an orange robe walks barefoot, and another orange-robed figure carries a red object. Several people in white and orange walk behind the group.2009-12-20A procession in a sunny outdoor setting with sandy ground and palm trees. In the foreground, a young man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bead garland and a red tilak smiles while walking. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes with a maroon border holds a large ceremonial umbrella pole topped with colourful tassels. At right, a man in orange robes with a maroon border and rudraksha beads carries a golden trident. Behind them, women in white saris with gold borders and devotees waving orange flags follow, along with another colourful ceremonial umbrella. This is a photograph of a procession.2009-06-09A photograph of an outdoor festival crowd. In the centre, a smiling man wears an orange turban, an orange sleeveless robe and a thick white and red flower garland with rudraksha beads, and raises his palms in greeting. Beside him on the right, a man in white kurta, rudraksha mala and yellow shawl raises both arms. Around them devotees in white shirts and dhotis raise their hands, and orange and white bunting hangs overhead with string lights and palm fronds behind.2010-02-18December 31 20092009-12-31June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesSeptember 04 20102010-09-04Outdoor photo on a dirt path beneath palm trees, with a strung row of orange and red pennant flags overhead. In the foreground, a figure with long dark curly hair and a white garment faces the group. Beside them, a man in saffron-orange robes gestures with raised hand. In the centre, a smiling man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands with hands pressed together. To the right, a bald man in orange robes and a second bald man in orange stand close, and a young boy in a striped white shirt watches. A yellow construction vehicle and several men in trousers and shirts stand in the background. Five to six people are clearly visible in the group, with additional onlookers behind.2007-08-09A crowded outdoor procession where many hands are raised toward a central figure. In the centre, a smiling man wears an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with a yellow-white marigold garland and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, and he is held up near a red-and-white checked cloth on a platform. Around him, devotees in white shirts and orange shawls press in, some with red wrist threads. Ornate embroidered banners with yellow fringe and a canopy in purple and blue frame the scene, and a rope runs diagonally across the frame. Behind them rise a temple tower and a rocky hillside with flags strung overhead. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has a saffron turban, orange robe, rudraksha mala and flower garland.2010-09-04A procession crowd in an outdoor festival scene. In the centre, a smiling person with long dark hair, a saffron-orange cloth wrapped over the head and body, and a heavy gold necklace of beads stands among devotees, appearing to be a person figure with long hair, saffron clothing and a gold necklace, in the role of procession participant. Around them, saffron-robed sannyasis and white-clad devotees carry large lavender-and-white canopies with red tassels on poles, and orange flags are raised. Several men in white shirts and dhotis raise hands and cheer; an older bearded man in white with an orange-trimmed shawl stands to the right, and a man in sunglasses points. Lower right, a silver ritual vessel is visible.2005-12-31June 24 20142014-06-24 +2 copiesOutdoor festival procession under a palm tree at a temple-like site. In the centre, a man with long swept-back black hair wears an orange saffron cloth draped over his bare shoulder and a long gold bead necklace, with a gold armlet on his upper arm, and looks to the side. Behind him, a man in white dhoti holds a gold kalasha-style vessel on his head with a red floral garland and red cloth. Around them, devotees in white, yellow and pink clothing are smeared with coloured powder, and a child in a purple shirt stands at left. Grey carved serpent (naga) sculptures and a tall gold-and-copper ornamental column stand in the background. a person: the central figure has long hair, saffron cloth and gold ornaments.2010-10-17