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Outdoor tug-of-war on a dirt ground at a construction-style site with a yellow bulldozer and embankment in the background. Several men in white kurta-style clothes, some with orange sashes, grip a thick rope pulling toward the left, with a bald man in white and orange sash in the foreground. On the right, a man in an orange-pink striped shirt, grey vest and brown trousers gestures and shouts beside the rope. Women in white saris and men in white sit or stand along the sides watching and smiling, and a crowd of onlookers lines the far background. A small blue-and-white logo appears at the top left.

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A photograph of a tug-of-war on a dusty open ground under a clear sky. Young men in white shirts and white trousers pull a rope in a tense line, several wearing yellow waistbands and red or orange sashes. Some lean back with feet braced in the dirt, and a row of corrugated-roof buildings and trees lies in the background. Spectators stand at the edge of the field.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A tug-of-war on sandy ground at an outdoor ashram event under a clear blue sky. Several men in white kurtas and white dhotis with yellow and red waist sashes pull a thick yellow rope toward the left. A man in a white polo shirt and olive cargo trousers on the far left claps and encourages them. On the right, a man in orange robes holds the rope. Behind them, a red and maroon canopy, a flagpole with an orange flag, palm trees, and seated spectators in white are visible.2010-12-22December 19 20092009-12-19December 22 20102010-12-22December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor scene on a dirt ground beside stacked orange shipping containers, with a row of devotees on both sides. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis dance energetically in the centre, arms raised and feet moving. A man in a grey checked shirt and khaki trousers dances among them. Women in white saris with red borders stand along the left edge, and onlookers in white watch from the right while a cameraman films. Banana plants and trees line the background.2012-07-03December 25 20062006-12-25December 19 20092009-12-19Outdoor sports event on a sandy ground in front of a building under construction, with a blue sky and trees behind. A line of men in white kurtas and cream or grey trousers, many with orange headbands, stands along a rope or tug-of-war line, gripping it with hands extended. A man in a white kurta and white trousers with an orange headband stands at right in the foreground, pointing forward with his arm. Behind them, spectators stand near a silver pickup decorated with yellow marigold garlands, and drummers with drums are visible. Some participants wear maroon or brown shirts. The scene has a festive, team-activity atmosphere.2010-12-22December 25 20062006-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25