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A large open pavilion with a thatched palm-leaf roof and tall bamboo-like poles hung with leafy strands and orange streamers, filled with a crowd. In the foreground, a row of shaved-headed men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, with rudraksha malas, stand barefoot holding brass vessels. Behind them, men and women in white dhotis and sarees stand among ritual plates with brass lamps, leaves and offerings laid on woven mats. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera films at left.

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July 16 20062006-07-16A photograph of a temple ritual in an open pavilion decorated with orange and white pennants, garlands and painted pillars. A central figure in long dark hair, an orange-and-gold shawl and a white flower garland stands at the right of a white brick fire pit, appearing to be a probable Swamiji with orange clothing and a garland. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls kneel and stand at the square white brick structure, one pouring from a vessel while others hold silver bowls and brass plates. Men in the background raise kalasha pots overhead. Devotees in white and saffron saris line the right side, and a cameraman in white kneels at the left. Brass lamps and flower petals lie on the floor.2007-01-01July 17 20062006-07-17A large open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof, where a crowd of people sits on the floor in rows for a group puja. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on mats in front of brass plates of offerings, flowers and lit oil lamps, with one holding a small bell. Behind them, many people in white dhotis and kurtas sit with lit lamps and folded hands. Colourful striped hanging banners decorate the ceiling, a video camera on a tripod records the scene, and a red carpet runs along the left side.January 14 20182018-01-14A photograph of a temple consecration inside a canopied hall decorated with orange pennants, leaf festoons and marigold garlands. A central white brick structure. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand with palms joined, and others hold brass pots and kalasha vessels aloft. A photographer with a camera stands at left beside a silver-toned vessel and a brass lamp tray. A figure in a yellow-orange sari and a white-clad devotee stand to the right, and a framed deity image sits in a gilded shrine at far left.2007-01-01July 18 20062006-07-18A covered open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof holds a ritual gathering. Rows of devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, many dressed in white dhotis and shirts, while several women wear white saris with gold borders and others wear orange shawls or saffron garments. Low square brick fire pits or platforms with brass vessels, plates of offerings and marigold and jasmine garlands sit on the mat-covered floor. A decorated kalasha-style vessel and strings of yellow flowers hang along the back, with palm trees visible beyond the open side. No single figure is identifiable as a presiding teacher in this frame.2006-12-26February 14 20132013-02-14A covered outdoor courtyard during a Pongal celebration. A central figure in an orange-brown robe and a long gold-beaded necklace with a fresh flower garland stands between two lines of devotees in red and orange saffron robes. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the left and right, one holding a tray of offerings. Tall sugarcane stalks frame the scene, and a clay pot with a flame sits at lower left. Colourful rangoli designs cover the floor, and a banner with a world map hangs at the back. Several devotees stand in the background.2017-01-14July 17 20062006-07-17February 15 20132013-02-15