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A crowded outdoor public darshan under a white tent with a red umbrella held overhead by a bare-chested man in white dhoti. A central seated figure in orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style necklace and bare shaved head sits on a white cushioned seat, with a seated woman in a white and orange garland-adorned sari beside them. Around them, many devotees in white dhotis and shirts press forward, some holding hands raised; a woman in a pink sari and a small child in yellow are visible. Red flower garlands and scattered petals decorate the tent, and a white cooler and parked white vehicles sit behind the crowd.

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A crowded outdoor photograph of a canopied devotional gathering beneath a white cloth tent with a red umbrella and scattered flower petals. At centre, a man with long hair wears an orange cloth and a large white and orange garland of flowers, standing among devotees. Around him, a bald man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads and a gold chain stands beside a bare-chested man in a white dhoti holding the red umbrella. Devotees in white shirts, a woman in a pink sari and a woman with a red bindi and gold necklace press close, some with hands folded in namaskar. Partially visible people fill the frame at the edges, mostly in white and pastel clothing.2011-05-17A dense crowd surrounds a central figure seated on a white-draped platform under a red umbrella held by a bare-chested man in white dhoti. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron cloth over the shoulders and a garland, with a long-haired attendant in white beside him. Many devotees in white shirts and dhotis press forward, and women wear white saris and jasmine flowers. Red rose petals scatter in the air, a red floral garland hangs on the white backdrop, a vehicle and a blue flag appear behind, and a multicoloured striped canopy covers the top. A small child laughs at the lower left.2011-05-17Crowded outdoor gathering under a striped red, orange and green tent canopy. A seated figure in orange robes wears a white and pink flower garland and sits on a bed of pink petals, with devotees in white clothing around. A man in an orange shawl and white kurta stands centre, gesturing, while others in white dhotis and shirts press in. A large grey electric fan stands in the foreground, with a child in a yellow outfit and a woman in an orange saree nearby. A cameraman in an orange shawl films the scene.2006-09-23A dense outdoor crowd gathers beneath a white cloth canopy and a red decorated umbrella, with white flags and a colourful striped awning overhead. Near the centre, a bald man in a saffron-orange garment with a red-and-white cloth and a red-beaded necklace stands among the people, and a shaven-headed man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands at the left edge. Many devotees in white shirts and dhotis, women in saris and flowers in their hair, and cameramen with equipment press close. A red-and-white floral wreath hangs on the canopy and rose petals lie on the cloth. The crowd fills the frame, with a parked white vehicle and a street visible behind.2011-05-17April 18 20162016-04-18July 02 20142014-07-02 +1 copiesOutdoors under a corrugated metal canopy decorated with colourful cloth bunting and green banana leaves, a crowd presses around a central figure. The central figure wears a deep red-orange turban, an orange-red robe and a white and red flower garland, with a rudraksha mala visible. Around them, saffron-robed attendants with shaved heads hold and guide them, while men in white shirts and dhotis and boys in casual clothes press close. Coconuts hang at the right edge. The scene suggests a darshan or procession moment in a village setting.2014-07-01June 24 20142014-06-24 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07A crowded outdoor gathering in a village courtyard with a concrete wall and banana plants behind. On the right, a figure in an orange saffron wrap and orange turban stands facing the crowd, with a white-clad elderly man beside them receiving a gesture. Around them, many villagers press close: men in white shirts and dhotis, women in yellow and orange saris, a girl in a red-bordered sari with hands joined, and a man in a maroon shirt with a white shawl garland. Some people hold fruit and small packets. A bamboo pole and an orange-yellow cloth hang overhead. Several dozen people are visible.2008-07-28A crowded outdoor darshan under a white canopy with purple and multicolored drapes. A bare-chested man in white dhoti holds a red umbrella overhead. In the centre, a woman in an orange garment with a white floral garland sits on a white cloth, and a bald bare-chested man in an orange cloth and beaded necklace stands nearby with his hands raised. Around them, many devotees in white clothes press forward, several with folded hands, and older women with grey hair and white saris are visible. Red roses and petals are scattered in the air, and a red floral garland hangs on the left.2011-05-17A dense crowd of devotees gathers under a white canopy with a red ceremonial umbrella and red flower garlands. In the centre, a person with long hair and a white-and-red garland sits seated, flanked by two shaved-headed men: one in white dhoti holding the red umbrella, another in saffron-orange robe with rudraksha-style beads and a gold chain, standing with hand on hip. Several saffron-clad monks and white-clad devotees press forward, many holding up hands or phones.2011-05-17