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A 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.

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A 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.2011-05-17A dense crowd gathers around a central figure seated under a red umbrella held by a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti. The seated person wears a white garland and red-and-white floral garlands and sits on a white cloth-covered platform. Behind, a monk in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the right, flanked by shaved-headed attendants in white. Many people in white shirts and dhotis, women with long braided hair in white saris and pink, blue and yellow garments press forward with hands folded in greeting. A child in a white outfit sits in the foreground. The setting is a white-draped hall with red garlands hanging on the left.2011-05-17A 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.2011-05-17A crowded indoor photo at a darshan-style gathering inside a white-draped tent or pandal, with roses strewn across the fabric. Several shaven-headed men in white dhotis with saffron and gold-bordered shawls stand at the back, one holding a red-and-white pole. A woman in a white sari with a large white-and-red floral garland stands near the centre, with a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala beside her. Dense devotees in white, pink and cream clothing press forward with hands folded, and a microphone is held up at right. Overhead lights and a white backdrop complete the scene.2011-05-17A dense crowd gathers around a white-draped stage under a red umbrella held by a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti and shawl. A bald man in an orange-saffron robe with rudraksha mala and a garland stands at the centre, hands joined, beside a seated woman in a white sari with a flower garland. Several men in white dhotis, many with shaved heads, stand nearby. Red and white flower garlands hang on the backdrop, and a white flag with a blue emblem appears at the upper right. Many devotees press forward with raised hands and folded palms, some holding papers, and a small child is visible among them. The scene reads as a public darshan gathering.2011-05-17A 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.2011-05-17A 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.2011-05-17A photograph of a crowded outdoor public darshan under a white canopy with a striped red, green, orange and purple cloth awning. At left, a figure with long dark hair, a red tilak and a white flower garland with red blossoms sits on a white-draped seat wearing an orange shawl. Beside him, a bald man in an orange shawl and gold necklace gestures near his face. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders stand in front, one holding a camera. Behind them a large crowd presses forward, many waving white flags with blue emblems. Red flowers decorate the white backdrop.2011-05-17January 21 20092009-01-21April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor procession crowd beneath red and orange ceremonial umbrellas with tasselled fringe, held up on poles. A woman in an orange sari with a garland of pink flowers and a wide smile raises her hand toward the crowd. Around her, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, a man with a bare upper body wearing a sacred thread and beaded necklace, and a woman in a yellow and orange sari with a long braid and jasmine flower stand close together. A man in white with a yellow shawl is seen from behind at right. Printed posters and flags with portrait images appear in the background, along with saffron flags and a painted yellow emblem on a flag.2009-01-21