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Outdoor ceremony at a brick-lined square pit on bare ground, with rose petals and a milky liquid poured over a central stone or metal pillar. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a long flower garland stands at the centre, with a white ritual cloth around one arm and a long-haired appearance; a bald priest in orange holds a brass vessel nearby. Around them, a large crowd of devotees in white and saffron clothes press close, many wearing lanyard badges. A brass kalasha and small brass pots sit at the front edge, and a seated assistant in orange holds a tray of flowers and oil lamps. A dark backdrop screen stands behind. a person stands centre in saffron robes, long hair and a flower garland.

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July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 08 20092009-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 08 20092009-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual at a stone-paved ground with a crowd behind. A central figure in orange-saffron robe with a long floral garland and a ceremonial gold necklace stands barefoot before a tall silver-coloured pole, pouring liquid and touching it with a small brass vessel. Scattered pink and red rose petals cover the sandy base of the pole. At right, an attendant in orange robes bends forward holding a silver plate of pink flower petals. Behind them, a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and sarees watches, several with hands raised in greeting. A brass lamp and a fruit sit at the lower left. A dwajarohanam or bhoomi pooja-style consecration is suggested by the pole setting.2009-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copies