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Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered beneath a large tree near a temple-like structure at an event. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes walks along a red carpet, flanked by a woman in an orange sari with a red rudraksha-style mala and a man in a saffron dhoti; several men in white kurta-style clothing and dark trousers surround them, some in orange and white. A yellow and red ornate umbrella with a decorated canopy stands over the path, and marigold garlands hang from a tent frame and posts. Men in suits and shirts stand at the right edge, and a white-haired man in white clothes reaches forward toward the group at left. Tents with red-and-white awnings and a yellow cloth-covered area are visible in the background. About 20 people are visible.

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A procession outdoors on a dirt ground beneath a decorated canopy with red and multicolored tassels. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti on the left holds up a tall ornate pole flag with a red, gold and blue emblem. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair and a white beard wears an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland, and walks beside younger men in orange robes. A bearded older man in white shirt and mala beads stands at the right edge. Red paper decorations hang in the background.2008-05-19August 09 20072007-08-09A procession on a dirt path at an outdoor temple-style event, with colourful striped umbrellas and red and white canopies overhead. In the foreground a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks at the front, gesturing with one hand. Behind him several saffron-robed sannyasis walk in a line, one holding folded hands, another carrying a tray of flowers. Men in white dhotis and orange shawls and a few standing spectators in shirts line the path, and a golden deity figure is visible under an umbrella in the background.2007-08-09Outdoor procession on a dirt path with a row of attendants in white and yellow clothes carrying multicoloured ceremonial parasols with tasselled edges. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a large red-and-white garland, walking barefoot behind the parasols. A man in orange robes walks at the right, and a man in orange with grey hair and beard walks among the group. Palm trees and a low wall stand in the background. Several people wear white kurtas and yellow shawls, and a few wear lanyards.2009-12-24August 09 20072007-08-09Outdoor procession on a dirt path under colourful striped canopies, with palm trees behind. A man in full saffron-orange robes walks at centre, with several devotees around him wearing white dhotis and orange shawls. A bearded man in white with a rudraksha-style mala and orange shawl walks at right. Some onlookers stand in the background. The scene shows a ceremonial walk as a group. a person appears to be the saffron-robed central figure, shown in orange robes with a plain appearance, walking in the procession.2007-12-07Outdoor procession on a dusty path with trees behind. A man in an orange shawl and orange dhoti, with a white beard and smiling face, walks under a large pink and red lotus-patterned umbrella held aloft by a helper in white. Beside him, a man in an orange robe and orange turban wears long hair and a rudraksha-style beaded mala with a gold-coloured necklace. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some with red-and-white shawls, walk alongside; a man in the foreground holds a white flower garland. Another decorated umbrella with red and green fringe appears at left. Several onlookers and marshals stand around the group.2006-01-01August 09 20072007-08-09December 24 20092009-12-24A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees. A young man in saffron-orange robes with a long red-and-white flower garland walks barefoot at centre, flanked by two saffron-robed sannyasis with beards and rudraksha malas. A man in white on the left wears a dark mala and a pendant, and devotees in white and cream stand along the path, several with hands pressed in anjali. Two ceremonial parasol-style umbrellas with green, red and yellow fringed canopies and a tasselled pennant are carried above the group. Petals scatter on the ground.2009-12-24Outdoor procession on dusty ground under a pale sky. A tall ceremonial umbrella with a pink and white canopy, red fringe and a gold-and-navy lotus-like finial is carried by a man in white. Behind it, a second umbrella with a red, green and white pattern and tassels. In the centre, a bald elder in saffron/orange robes with a tilak walks, hands outstretched. Beside him, a smiling person in orange robes with long dark hair, orange head covering and a beaded mala leads the way. Men in white shirts and white dhotis carry flowers and offerings in trays and baskets, and a uniformed police officer stands behind. Orange flags are visible. a person: the smiling figure in orange with long hair, orange head covering and beaded mala is a candidate, appearance uncertain.2006-01-01January 01 20042004-01-01