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A festive procession on a decorated palanquin or ratha under a gold canopy with hanging gold bells and red, purple and green tassels, draped with marigold garlands. A seated figure in a red-orange turban and rust-coloured robe holds palms together in namaskar, wearing layered gold and beaded necklaces. To the left, an attendant in white holds an orange parasol, with a red tilak on his forehead and gold chains around his neck. On the right, a person in orange-red clothing with gold ornaments stands near the palanquin. Camera equipment is visible at the lower left edge.

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Outdoor ceremony on a golden throne with a large floral backdrop of red, orange, yellow and white marigold garlands arranged in heart-like arches. A seated man in orange-red robes, a red and gold garland, rudraksha-style beads and ornate gold necklaces sits with palms pressed together in namaskar and a slight smile. Before him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a purple and gold shawl and a pink headcloth pours water from a small vessel over the seated man's hands, while yellow flowers lie on the cushion. Golden lion figures flank the throne, with gold-handled tridents, a gold parasol and a standing fan behind.2015-07-17April 18 20162016-04-18A decorated ceremonial procession vehicle with golden poles, marigold garlands, and colourful tassels in red, pink, teal and purple. Seated centrally is a smiling man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, adorned with a gold-beaded necklace and garlands, raising one hand in a wave. An orange and yellow canopy with beaded fringe shades the seat. Beside him stand two attendants in white dhotis with gold-chained necklaces; one holds a golden ceremonial fan and another holds a long staff with an ornate tip. A bald figure in saffron robes sits in the lower left foreground. Banners and garlands fill the scene.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18 +1 copiesMay 09th 20162016-05-09May 21 20162016-05-21July 06 20152015-07-06October 30 20162016-10-30 +2 copiesFebruary 10 20132013-02-10February 12 20132013-02-12A devotee in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban stands at right, palms pressed together in namaskar before a large golden deity murti seated on an ornate throne. The murti is draped in yellow and white flower garlands with red and white accents, and wears a crown and gold ornaments. Behind the figure are gold ceremonial umbrellas, a golden kalasha-like finial and a green leafy backdrop. Pink fabric covers the altar base, and small gold figures flank the throne. The devotee wears a red-and-gold ornamented necklace and bangles. The scene suggests darshan and puja in a temple-like hall.2015-07-06July 20 20172017-07-20