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A crowded outdoor photograph on a rocky, tree-lined path. A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe stands at centre, smiling broadly, with a wooden staff raised behind him. Around him men in white shirts press forward; one in a white shirt on the left reaches out to grip a hand, and a man in front has his hand raised with a red-orange thread bracelet on his wrist. Several bald men in white and sunglasses-wearing men in plaid shirts fill the background among devotees in orange and white.

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A crowded outdoor photo of devotees gathered around a central figure in an orange saffron turban and orange robes, with a long rudraksha mala and a gold wristwatch. The central figure stands face to face with a man in a white shirt who gestures with raised hands, while a man in white with dark-rimmed glasses and a red-and-white cloth stands to the right. Several saffron-clad people and men in white shirts fill the background, with white cylindrical drums or barrels and green trees behind. The crowd is dense, with many faces visible.2010-09-04Outdoor crowd scene at a festive gathering with many people pressing close together. In the centre, a bald man in an orange robe and orange shawl, with rudraksha beads and glasses, raises one arm high while holding hands with others. Beside him stands a man in a bright orange turban and orange garment with long dark hair. Around them are people in white kurtas and shirts, some waving small flags, including a green-white-orange tricolour and a red-and-white flag. A row of white tents with striped awnings and a rocky hillside with trees forms the background.2010-09-04A dense crowd of devotees surrounds a central figure with long dark hair, a white forehead stripe, a white and red flower garland and an orange cloth draped over the body. The central person is bare-chested with the orange garment over the lower body and appears to be the focus of the crowd. Many men wear white shirts and rudraksha malas, some hold orange flags on poles, and a man in the foreground holds a digital camera. Bodies press closely together in an outdoor procession setting.2009-02-05Outdoor crowd scene at a festival gathering with many devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing. In the centre, a man with a golden head-wrap and bindi smiles while a bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala raises his hand beside him; he has a long swept-back ponytail-like hairstyle and a bead necklace. Behind them, people hold tall wooden poles with an orange and yellow canopy, a man on the left holds a brass kalasha-like pot with greenery, and a young girl in a blue dress stands at the right. Several men in white shirts with orange shawls surround the group.2008-12-27A central man with long dark hair, white vertical tilak and red kumkum dot, wears a saffron-orange shawl over bare shoulders and a white and red flower garland. He stands among a crowd of men in white shirts and mundus, several wearing rudraksha malas, and one man on the right holds a tall wooden staff. a person is a long-haired figure in saffron with a crown-less ceremonial garland, standing in procession-like surroundings.2009-02-05A crowded outdoor photo at a temple gate. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and long garland of flowers and beads smiles at the centre, held and guided through the crowd by men in white shirts. Men in white shirts with a man in striped shirt at the right edge push forward. A gold-painted iron gate with Kannada inscription panels stands behind, and onlookers fill the background.2010-09-04A crowd of men gathers closely outdoors beneath green trees and a red-roofed structure. At centre, a man in an orange turban and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in greeting, smiling. Beside him a man in a white shirt and orange shawl also joins palms, and a bald man in white and several men in white shirts press around. A man at right holds a red mobile phone to his ear, and another in white wears a gold wristwatch. Numerous people are partly visible in the background and at the frame edges.2010-09-04August 03 20092009-08-03Outdoor street scene beside a dark car at an entrance with trees behind. A shaved-headed monastic in orange robes with a red-striped sash stands at left, seen from behind. Centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears a maroon-brown wrap with a gold border and a long rudraksha mala, and a woman in white with a saffron-orange shawl and gold bangles lifts a white and red flower garland toward him. Two more shaved-headed monastics in orange and white stand nearby, and a man in a light green shirt stands at right. Several people are gathered behind.2013-06-23 +2 copiesA procession climbs a red-and-white painted stone staircase through green trees. In the foreground, two shaved-headed men in white kurtas wear rudraksha malas and hold a long wooden pole topped by a yellow-and-red canopy; one also has a red tilak on his forehead. Behind them, a group of men in saffron-orange robes, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, walk up the steps under a decorated red and orange umbrella. A woman in a black and yellow sari stands at the top left. Painted white lettering appears on a rock face at right.2010-09-04A photograph of a festive doorway decorated with yellow marigold and red flower garlands, coconuts and mango leaves, with hanging leaf strands above. A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari wearing a long red and white flower garland and gold necklaces stands center with palms pressed together, smiling. Around her, a bearded man with long curly hair wears orange robes and beaded necklaces; a bald man in orange robes and gold beads sits in the foreground; another man in orange robes and a man in white kurta with a white dhoti and saffron-bordered cloth stand nearby with hands folded. A man in white with a blue and orange rosette badge stands at left. Several people in white and orange appear in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesSeptember 04 20102010-09-04