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Night procession on a paved courtyard under string lights. A bare-chested man in a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl walks centre-front, with a long-haired attendant in orange behind him holding a tall gold-tipped umbrella with multicoloured tasselled canopy. Around them, several men in orange dhotis, rudraksha malas and white forehead markings walk in procession; the figure in front holds a pot-like offering and others have hands joined in namaskar. Drummers with drums stand at left beside a parked dark SUV. A wooden signboard with an inscription sits at right edge.

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Night procession on a paved courtyard under string lights. A bare-chested man in a long reddish-brown robe walks at centre with a long beard and swept-back long hair; an attendant behind him holds a large multicoloured striped parasol on a tall gold pole. Around him, shirtless men in orange dhotis wear rudraksha malas and white tilak markings; several hold their hands in namaskar, one carries a decorated brass tray of flowers and fruit, and drummers on the left beat drums. A parked car and a red wall are visible in the background, along with a small signboard at the right edge.2017-02-08 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor ceremony on a paved courtyard beside a red stone base and a yellow railing. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe, with a rudraksha-style mala and hands joined in namaste, stands at centre while a younger attendant in orange cloth holds a tall gold-shafted parasol with a multicolour fringed canopy above him. To the left, two attendants in orange dhotis with white body markings stand with hands folded, one holding a decorated kalasha pot topped with green leaves. Strings of coloured lights hang in the background, with a lit ornate lamp stand to the right. Shown as a procession-style welcome.2017-02-08 +1 copiesFebruary 08 20172017-02-08 +1 copiesOutdoor temple courtyard at night with a tiled floor and a kolam-style white geometric floor design. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a large white and red flower garland walks forward with his hands extended, flanked by attendants. A man beside him holds a large green and multicoloured fringed ceremonial umbrella on a tall pole. Drummers in orange and white dhotis play large drums in the background, and a bare-chested attendant on the right carries a decorated purple tray. A golden ornate throne with a trident stands at left under hanging lanterns and colourful banners. Several white-clad and orange-clad men stand around, some with rudraksha malas and white tilak marks. A camera is visible at the left edge.2016-10-21February 08 20172017-02-08A night-time photograph of a welcome procession at an open-sided hall with a tiled floor and a rangoli design. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a long white and red flower garland stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him, a man holds a long-handled ornate parasol with a green canopy and multicoloured fringe. Further left, a row of drummers in saffron-orange dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, play large round drums. A man in white holds a purple and gold cloth bundle. Hanging lanterns and decorative banners fill the background, and a golden staff stands at the left edge.2016-10-21February 08 20172017-02-08 +1 copiesNight procession on a sandy ground in front of a white tent and palm fronds. A bearded man in a maroon-brown robe with a long white and pink garland walks barefoot at the centre, holding a tall golden umbrella canopy with red, yellow, blue and white fringed trim. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange robes, some with white forehead markings and rudraksha beads, walk alongside a woman in a light blue sari and others in white dhoti. A man in a blue shirt and white or grey trousers walks behind. A small decorated offering tray with flower garland is carried in front. Event lights and a yellow vehicle are visible behind. Procession with a ceremonial umbrella.2017-04-09February 08 20172017-02-08February 08 20172017-02-08April 09 20172017-04-09February 08 20172017-02-08