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Night outdoor gathering under an orange-and-white canopy decorated with banana stalks and bunches of fruit. A figure in an orange-saffron cloth with a saffron turban and a long beaded garland sits on a white raised seat at the right, extending an arm toward a woman in a green sari who holds an object, with flower offerings in front. Two men in white shirts and a white garment stand on the stage behind. A large crowd of people in white and pastel clothing fills the foreground and background under floodlights, some wearing orange scarves and rudraksha-style neck beads.

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Night outdoor event under a yellow-and-orange canopy hung with green banana stalks and bunches of coconuts. A large crowd of men and women stands in front of a raised dais, many in white or light clothing. On the dais, a figure in an orange turban and orange-gold robe with a beaded garland receives an offering from a woman in a teal sari, who holds up a small packet or envelope. Flower garlands and fruit sit in front of the stage. Two men in white dhotis with red shawls stand at the right edge of the platform, and a lamp-lit tent and floodlights frame the scene. Several people are visible in the crowd, and more can be seen on the far left. Both the figure on the dais and the people on stage are visible in person.2005-11-16Night outdoor event under an orange and white canopy decorated with hanging green bananas and coconuts. A figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with a yellow-and-white flower garland around the neck and a dense pile of white and red flowers at the base, sits on a white throne-like seat facing a large crowd. Two attendants in white garments stand at the right behind the platform, and a line of people in white and cream clothing, some with orange shawls and beaded necklaces, stands at the front. Many devotees in white, cream and colourful saris crowd the open ground, with bright floodlights and white plastic chairs at the left.2005-11-16November 16 20052005-11-16November 16 20052005-11-16Night outdoor event under an orange-and-white canopy decorated with green banana stalks and hanging bunches of coconuts and fruit. A figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a yellow-beaded garland stands at the right, with white flower garlands at their feet, and reaches toward a woman in a green sari who holds a small offering. A large crowd of men and women in white clothes, several wearing beaded malas, stands in front of the stage under bright floodlights, with two attendants in white dhotis and a maroon drape behind the platform.2005-11-16November 16 20052005-11-16November 16 20052005-11-16Night outdoor event under an orange and white canopy decorated with banana plants and clusters of coconuts. A seated figure in an orange-saffron cloth and orange head wrap, with a long beaded necklace and floral garlands heaped in front, receives a crowd. Standing devotees in white shirts and white clothing press in from the left and front, some with folded hands, and a man in white stands at the right behind the seat. Bright floodlights and a row of white plastic chairs fill the background, with a crowd stretching back into the dark.2005-11-16Night outdoor gathering at an event pavilion with an orange and white canopy decorated with hanging bananas and green banana trees. A large crowd of mostly men and women in white clothes fills the foreground and background under bright floodlights. On the right, a figure in an orange robe, orange turban and strings of beads sits on a raised platform beside a heap of white and red flowers, with a person in white standing behind. Several people in white and saffron ID lanyards move through the crowd.2005-11-16November 16 20052005-11-16Night outdoor event: a large crowd of men, women and children in mostly white clothes stands and moves in front of a raised platform under an orange-and-white canopy decorated with hanging coconuts and banana stalks. A seated figure on the platform wears an orange robe, an orange head wrap and a long beaded necklace, with a large heap of flower garlands in red and white placed before him. Bright floodlights light the scene and a man in white stands at the platform's edge beside maroon draped fabric.2005-11-16Night outdoor event photographed from a crowd. A large crowd of men and some women in white clothes stands and moves before a raised open stage with an orange and yellow canopy, banana stalks and fruit clusters at its posts, and maroon drapery at the back. On the right, a seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban wears a white-and-orange floral garland and holds a small object in his hands. A young man in white stands on the stage behind him, and bright floodlights light the scene.2005-11-16