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A large indoor hall under a corrugated roof, decorated with hanging balloons in pink, green, yellow, blue and white and strings of orange and red pennants. A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on the floor facing a stage; many wear white clothes, and women wear white and blue saris. On the stage, a deity murti is decorated with flowers, and a few robed figures in saffron stand near a decorated altar. Colourful garlanded statues flank the left side, and tall decorated pillars with floral patterns frame the room.

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A large crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in white, sits on the floor of an open-sided hall decorated with colourful balloons and orange and multicoloured bunting. At the front, a decorated altar holds a deity murti and floral garlands, with several priests in saffron and orange robes performing a puja. A tall tiered decorative stand with a canopy stands at the left. Another partly visible figure in white stands near the altar. Wall panels with patterned borders and banners frame the scene, all under a corrugated roof.2008-12-25Wide view of an indoor hall during a Brahmotsavam celebration, with a large crowd of devotees seated on the floor facing a stage. Many wear white clothes, while some women wear saffron and pink saris. Balloons in green, pink, yellow, blue and orange hang in rows from the ceiling, strung with orange banners. Decorative pillars painted with floral patterns and birds frame the hall. On the stage, a deity murti decorated with garlands is backed by red drapes, with several robed figures in saffron standing near it. Brass lamps and ornate ceremonial objects sit on a table at left.2008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25A photograph of a large indoor hall decorated with rows of colourful balloons in pink, green, yellow, blue and orange, hung from a metal-framed roof. Several hundred devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts and women in white and coloured saris, sit cross-legged on mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, figures in saffron-orange robes stand near a decorated deity murti and floral garlands, with a small ceremonial umbrella nearby. Painted pillars with floral patterns frame the hall, and a table draped in red holds marigold garlands and a decorated bull figure on the left.2008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25A photograph of a crowded indoor hall decorated with balloons in pink, green, blue, white and orange hung from a metal roof, with orange and white banners. Dozens of seated devotees in white clothes, some in orange and red, face a stage at the far end. On the stage, figures in orange robes stand near a decorated deity murti and a central altar, and a tall ornate yellow umbrella stands in front of the stage. Gold and floral ornaments decorate a table at the left and the pillars display painted floral panels. Many people fill the foreground and middle of the hall, including children seated in front.2008-12-25A large crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white sits on the floor of a covered hall decorated with multicoloured balloons and orange pennants strung across the ceiling. At the far end, a deity murti is decorated with garlands and stands on a raised platform before a red-curtained shrine. Several robed figures in orange stand near the altar, and a figure in white stands at the right edge. Ornate painted pillars with floral patterns frame the hall, and a carved golden figure and a decorated ceremonial stand are visible at the left. The scene suggests a festival gathering or darshan.2008-12-25A large hall decorated with colourful balloons and orange and multicoloured fabric bunting hangs from the ceiling. Dozens of seated devotees in white clothes fill the floor, with women in saris and salwar in green, blue and purple. Along the far wall, three decorated deity murti are garlanded with flowers and placed on red-draped platforms, with a kalasha and brass lamps nearby. Several people in white stand at the left edge, and a figure in orange robes stands near the right side in front of a bright doorway. A portrait panel and a photo collage hang on the left wall. The scene resembles a satsang or darshan gathering.2008-12-25 +3 copiesDecember 25 20082008-12-25A festive indoor hall decorated with rows of pastel balloons in pink, green, orange, yellow and blue, strung with orange pennants and tall cylindrical banners in bright geometric patterns with flower and bird motifs. A large crowd of people, mostly seated on the floor in white clothes, faces a raised altar with several deity murti and decorations. Several robed figures in white and orange stand near the altar, and one priest in white stands at the left. A ceremonial umbrella and an ornate golden shrine are visible at the back. A portrait-style banner with photos is on the left wall.2008-12-25