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A daytime outdoor scene of a paved path in a festival or ashram area, with many people walking in both directions. In the foreground a young man in a white short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers carries a plastic water bottle. Behind him a man in a white shirt and grey trousers walks, and another in a blue shirt and grey trousers is nearby. A man in a checked lungi and beige shirt walks at centre, with women in colourful saris and a man in white further back. Multicoloured umbrellas in red, green and yellow shade stalls on the right, and trees, a tiled roof and utility poles fill the background.

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A large outdoor crowd gathers on a brick-paved ground under a sky with palm trees and leafy trees behind them. Men and women in white dhotis, shirts and saris fill the foreground, many barefoot. A long open pavilion strung with colourful bunting and palm fronds stands in the background beneath a street lamp. At the centre right, a man in a saffron-orange shawl and white clothing stands among the crowd, while a woman in the lower right wears a red cap with jasmine flowers in her hair. The scene suggests a busy festival gathering with a canopy and bunting.2012-11-27A dusty roadside gathering outside a walled compound beneath strings of orange and red pennants and a striped canopy. A large crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis, some in checked lungis and a few in yellow or brown shirts, walks and stands along the dirt path. A woman in a white sari and a girl in a patterned dress stand at right beside parked bicycles. No single figure is identifiable as a person, and no ritual is visible beyond the gathered devotees.2009-08-03November 27 20122012-11-27A photograph of a crowded outdoor festival ground with a large number of devotees walking across a paved brick path. Men wear white shirts, checked shirts and dhotis, women wear sarees including a blue saree and a pink one, and a man in a red cap and light blue shirt carries a young girl on his hip. Colourful striped tents and canopies line the grounds beside palm trees, with a large blank white banner display in the background. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the scene.2012-11-27November 27 20122012-11-27A dense crowd of men gathers outdoors along a street lined with palm trees and a tiled-roof building, a yellow van at right. Most wear white dhotis and shirts, others wear light blue, pink or checked shirts. Two shaved-headed young men in front wear saffron-orange cloths and white upper garments, one with a tilak marking on his forehead and a beaded necklace. Men in the foreground push forward and raise hands. A man in a white shirt stands at right. Several people on a raised platform or wall are visible at top left. No readable text is visible in the scene.2014-07-01A large crowd of men walks along a dirt path beneath a broad shady tree at an outdoor event. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis or lungis, and several carry white or pink cloth bags and small folders. A man in front wears a white shirt, white dhoti and a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Others wear lanyard badges, a pink shirt, and a striped navy and red shirt. A man at right wears a white shirt and a rudraksha-style mala. A blue and white flag is visible at the upper left. No individual is clearly identified as a person.2006-12-17Outdoor photograph on a dusty dirt ground under trees, with strong afternoon shadows. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stretches an arm forward, gesturing toward a woman in a white sari with a gold necklace who smiles and holds a cloth. In the foreground a bald man in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands beside an older man in a pale shirt and grey trousers. Behind them other people in white kurtas, white sarees and a woman in red walk among trees and a green gate. A banner or flag with purple and red elements is visible at left.2011-04-17A long outdoor queue of many devotees waits under a covered shelter decorated with strings of multicoloured triangular bunting and tall green palm fronds on poles. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with checked lungis, stand alongside women in colourful saris, one in green and another in yellow-and-red, while a saffron-clad man in an orange cloth is visible mid-line. Several people carry plastic bags and water bottles. The paved ground is lined with palms and a banner is mounted near the roof. Palm-leaf decorations and bunting suggest an annadan food-distribution line.2012-11-27A photograph of a large crowd of men moving across a paved hexagonal-tile courtyard under a tent canopy strung with palm fronds and flags. In the foreground a man in a checked orange-and-peach shirt and orange cloth holds a steel plate, while nearby men wear white shirts, pale blue shirts, striped shirts and white dhotis, some with orange cloth draped over the shoulder. Several people carry steel plates. A printed banner is visible at the top. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2012-11-27A photograph of a crowd of men and some women walking along a dusty path past a green metal gate toward a red-roofed building, with a wooded hill rising behind. Two umbrellas, one multicoloured and one red, shade the walkway. Several men wear white shirts and white dhotis, one in an orange lungi, and others wear checked shirts and pale kurtas. Palm trees and orange shrubs line the grounds, and a potted plant sits by the gate.2012-11-27Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered on bare dirt ground in front of a low tiled-roof building and palm trees. A man in a white dhoti and shirt holds a large red and multicolour parasol with fringed tassels over a seated figure. Several men and women in white and off-white ritual clothes wear orange shawls. A seated person in an orange robe sits on the ground near the center. Many onlookers stand behind, wearing white, saree, and mixed colours. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession or ritual honour at an ashram ground. A sound speaker stands on a pole at the right.2006-12-20