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A crowded outdoor tented procession scene with a golden palanquin decorated with garlands of orange, red, yellow and white flowers under a gold umbrella. A figure in orange and saffron robes with an orange turban stands at the palanquin, adorned with a white flower garland. Around them devotees in white dhotis and orange and yellow saris gather, some holding offerings, and a man in orange robes stands at right beside a video camera operator. Cameras and a light stand are visible at left. The white tent ceiling and white draped walls frame the event. The figure in the orange turban shows distinctive saffron clothing and a turban, but the appearance is uncertain.

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July 15 20112011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15 +2 copiesDecember 29 20102010-12-29July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph inside a white-tented hall during a devotional gathering. In the foreground, a man in white with an orange shawl and two people in white clothes stand with their backs to the camera, facing a golden ornate seat decorated with flower garlands and a golden canopy. On the left, a young man in an orange robe with a gold necklace holds a ritual item and faces the seat. Behind them, several people in white and orange clothing stand close together, and a woman in a white sari with an orange border is visible on the right. Ceiling fans and white drapes frame the hall.2009-07-07July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph of a ceremony under a white tented canopy with a golden umbrella and marigold garlands. A central seated figure in orange robes, with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style mala and a white garland, sits on a golden throne-like seat decorated with flowers. a person is seated centrally, with a man in orange robes and beads at his right shoulder. Around him, shaved-headed men in white dhotis and orange shawls, a woman in a red sari and a woman in a blue sari stand close, several with hands folded or holding ritual items. The scene appears to be a devotional puja or darshan with attendants in white and orange clothing gathered around the golden seat.2011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph inside a decorated hall where a figure in red and gold garments with a garland sits on an ornate golden throne against a dark red backdrop, with a golden canopy above. Around the throne a dense crowd of devotees gathers on a red carpet. Many men wear white dhotis with gold borders and green lanyards, one bare-chested man wears a saffron sash, and a man in an orange robe stands at left. A woman in a white sari with orange border and a woman in a red blouse stand at right. A pale-robed figure with a white shawl and tilak stands near the throne. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera stands at left, and a small child in a green shirt is at lower right. A trident and brass ritual vessels are visible beside the throne.2016-05-22A large temple-style festival scene under a white canopy with green carpet. A massive mound of red, pink and yellow rose petals and marigolds covers a golden throne-like seat with a gold umbrella above. A man in an orange-saffron robe with an orange head cloth stands on the flower pile, raising his hands in blessing, while another man in white beside him also reaches up. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and saris, a woman in a red-bordered sari and a woman in a cream sari with gold bangles stand with palms pressed together and clap. A bald man in white at right claps as well. Garlands in red, orange and purple hang along the structure. The scene suggests a ceremonial floral offering or pada puja honouring a central figure on the throne.2011-07-15