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A photograph of an outdoor tug-of-war on a dusty sandy ground with palm trees and a row of seated spectators in white in the background. Several boys in white shirts, red shirts and a blue checked shirt pull on a long rope, while girls in blue and green salwar outfits and an orange sari pull on the opposite side. A man in a striped navy shirt points toward the teams and another man in a yellow shirt watches nearby. A bald man in all-white clothing stands at the right edge, and a bald man in white stands in the middle background, both observing the game.

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An outdoor photograph of a tug-of-war game on a dusty ground at an ashram-style campus, with palm trees and floodlight poles behind. Two lines of children and adults pull on a long rope; on the left, boys in white kurta-style clothes and a red shirt grip the rope, while on the right a line of girls in blue and pink salwar and saris pulls the other way. A bald man in a white kurta and white shoes stands at the right edge with his arm lifted, watching, and a man in a striped blue shirt points toward the scene. Several onlookers in white and orange robes sit or stand in the background along a white fence.2010-09-02Outdoor tug-of-war on a bare dirt ground at an ashram-style event. A long rope is pulled between two teams: on the left, a line of boys in white shirts, a red shirt and an orange-red top pull toward the right, while on the right a group of girls in pink, blue and green saris and a woman in a patterned sari pull back. Men in white t-shirts and a man in a blue-and-white striped shirt stand at the left edge, one pointing toward the rope. On the far right a bald man in full white robes stands watching. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and saffron stands near a metal railing with palm trees beyond.2010-09-02Outdoor photo of a tug-of-war game on a dusty open ground with palm trees and a crowd seated in white behind. Several children in white and red shirts, orange shorts and sandals pull a rope to the left, while women in saris and dress pull the opposite end to the right. A bald man in white shirt and trousers stands at the far right watching, and another man in a grey shirt stands in the centre background. Adults in white and grey clothing line the edges of the field.2010-09-02Outdoor photo of a tug-of-war game on a sandy open ground with palm trees and a white fence behind. Children in white kurta-style clothes and red, blue and orange outfits pull a long rope taut, while a bald man in white robes and white shoes stands on the right watching. Behind them, many seated people in white and saffron-orange clothes, including a woman in orange and a woman in a patterned shawl, watch the game. Several colourful buckets stand at the right edge. A man in a white t-shirt and grey trousers stands at left, smiling and gesturing toward the players.2010-09-02Outdoors on a bare dirt ground, children play a tug-of-war with a thick rope. On the left, boys in red and orange sportswear and sandals pull one end, while a boy in a white kurta and dhoti pulls with them. On the right, a bald man in a white kurta and white sneakers stands facing the line, and a woman in a white sari with a greying bun and a woman in an orange sari watch nearby. Behind them, a crowd of seated and standing devotees, many in white, sits beneath palm trees and a tent, with a girl in green and a woman in a striped shawl at the right edge.2010-09-02A tug-of-war on a bare sandy ground in front of an ashram-style building with a grey concrete facade. Children in white kurtas and shirts lean back on a long rope, pulling toward the left, while a boy in a red shirt and another in a blue-and-white checked shirt grip it on the far side. Behind them, adults in white and blue clothes stand and sit watching, and on a raised orange-draped platform sit small decorated palanquin-style canopies with colourful umbrella tops and a deity murti under a canopy. A white van and orange-covered stands sit at the left edge.2010-09-02December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor tug-of-war on a sandy ground at an ashram-style gathering. Two lines of people pull a thick rope: on the left, boys in a light blue tee and orange shorts and a small boy in white kurta, with a woman in white sari and a woman in orange sari; on the right, girls in pink, blue and yellow outfits, a woman in a blue top, and a woman in green and orange. A man in a white shirt holds a microphone at the right edge; a bald man in white kurta stands near it. Spectators in white, orange and yellow clothes watch, some cheering, with a white fence and light poles behind.2010-09-02Outdoor tug-of-war on a sandy ground during an evening celebration. Children in white kurtas and dark shorts pull a thick rope taut, with a line of adults in white dhotis and kurtas on the left and a boy in a blue checked shirt joining the pull. Behind them stands a small deity murti on a white pedestal with a kalasha, flanked by orange-draped platforms and two colourful striped umbrellas. Spectators in white clothing sit and stand along the back, and a concrete unfinished building and a white van are visible beyond. No identifiable a person figure is clearly present.2010-09-02Outdoor tug-of-war on a dusty open ground beside a red brick wall and a metal frame with ropes. Two teams pull a long rope: on the left a line of women in white and coloured saris and salwar, one in a white sari with a red border, and on the right a team of shaved-headed men in plain white kurtas and dhotis, with one man in a navy and red striped polo leaning in at the far right. Cloudy sky, scattered trees, a few distant figures near the frame.2010-09-02A tug-of-war on a dusty open ground in front of a low orange-brick wall and a rust-red metal frame with hanging ropes. Two teams pull a thick rope: on the left, a line of women and girls in saris, salwar and bright blouses, including one in a cream sari with gold border and a girl in pink; on the right, men in white kurta-pajama and white shirts, a man in a striped navy shirt and a bald man in a blue shirt. Several are laughing and leaning back. A bald man in white stands behind the rope at centre, and a figure in a light blue shirt stands at the right edge. Cloudy sky with trees beyond the wall.2010-09-02Outdoor photo on a dusty open ground at an ashram-style compound, with a red-brick boundary wall, trees and a low building with an orange-red roof behind. Children in white and colourful clothes, including a girl in a pink top and a girl in a green-and-orange dress, pull a long rope in a tug-of-war. A bald man in an all-white robe stands near the rope line, with another person in white behind him and a figure in a blue garment in the background.2010-09-02