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A dense crowd under a canopy of red, green and black pennant bunting at an outdoor event. In the foreground, a woman in a saffron-orange sari with a flower garland sits among scattered rose petals, while a woman in a teal sari bends forward to offer something. A man in a saffron-orange shawl and white garment stands to the left, a cameraman filming beside him. Men in white shirts and dhotis, one wearing a rudraksha mala, mingle with the crowd, and a uniformed police officer stands at right beside an industrial pedestal fan. A sign-free tent backdrop shows greenery behind.

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Crowded outdoor gathering under a striped red, orange and green tent canopy. A seated figure in orange robes wears a white and pink flower garland and sits on a bed of pink petals, with devotees in white clothing around. A man in an orange shawl and white kurta stands centre, gesturing, while others in white dhotis and shirts press in. A large grey electric fan stands in the foreground, with a child in a yellow outfit and a woman in an orange saree nearby. A cameraman in an orange shawl films the scene.2006-09-23Crowded outdoor gathering under a canopy of tarpaulin and trees. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment and a white jasmine and pink flower garland, seated on a patterned mat. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, women in white saris with orange borders, and a woman in a purple shawl bend forward. A woman in white sari arranges pink flower petals and garlands on a white cloth. Onlookers in the background include a uniformed police officer and a man in a checked shirt. The scene suggests a welcoming or blessing ceremony with flower offerings.2006-09-23September 23 20062006-09-23September 23 20062006-09-23November 24 20062006-11-24September 23 20062006-09-23November 24 20062006-11-24September 23 20062006-09-23A photograph of a festival darshan under a white and pink canopy at an outdoor pavilion. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a zebra-striped cushion before a decorated offering table with flower garlands, bananas, fruit, brass items and a bowl of flowers. Devotees in white and cream clothing and a woman in a purple sari bow with folded hands and approach to receive blessing. Behind them, a crowd stands on red carpet beside a blue-and-white draped stage, with orange drapery and speakers overhead. An orange-clad figure in the foreground center stands near the seated person. Several devotees are in white kurta and dhoti, with some children in light clothing.2008-12-30Crowded outdoor temple-area scene at a ceremony. In the foreground a woman in a green sari bows low, head bent over a mat laid on the ground, while a woman in a peach-coloured sari with a long braid steadies her. Behind them a woman in a red sari and gold necklace watches closely. At right, a bald man with a brown-and-orange turban, wearing orange-saffron cloth and rudraksha malas, stands among other devotees in white and orange garments; a garland of orange and red flowers hangs around his neck. Onlookers, including a young boy in a light shirt and a man in white dhoti, fill the background under a tent-like canopy.2015-05-01A photograph taken under a decorated tent with a red patterned canopy and colourful striped bunting. In the foreground a seated figure in a saffron-orange shawl and a white and pink flower garland receives an offering from a woman in a green and white floral sari with gold bangles and earrings, who holds out a pink flower. Behind them a man with long dark hair and a saffron shawl and a man in white clothing stand near a cameraman with a video camera. Several women and a young girl sit or stand nearby, with a woman in the right foreground and hands extending pink flowers.2006-09-23A large outdoor gathering under a striped and patterned canopy of red, green, blue and white cloth, held up by wooden poles with leafy branches. Crowds of devotees sit on red plastic chairs and on the ground, many men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris in pink, green, blue and purple. A white speaker box hangs on a pole at left. Several women in colourful saris stand near the centre, and some children wear flower garlands. The scene appears to be a public event under a temporary pandal.2006-09-23