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Night photograph of an outdoor event entrance on a dirt road, lit by a bright street lamp. A decorated gateway with string lights, red, yellow and green bunting and two banana trees frames the path. A banner on the left shows a portrait of a saffron-clad figure with a label printed on it. Several people in white dhotis and white saris stand along the path, some holding plates or garlands. A man in a red shirt and jeans stands near the left edge.

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Night photograph of a festive street entrance decorated for a celebration. A large arch hung with string lights and red, orange and blue bunting spans the road, flanked by tall banana plants. A banner on the left shows a portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a turban-like head covering beside small portraits. Several people in white dhotis and saris stand along the road; a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands on the right, and two people in yellow shawls walk toward the arch in the centre. A rangoli design is drawn on the road, and an overhead street lamp lights the scene.2010-12-29Night photograph of an outdoor festival entrance on a dirt path, decorated with two tall green banana plant arches, strings of coloured lights and a striped festoon canopy overhead. A hanging banner on the left shows a saffron-robed figure with ornate ornaments among smaller portraits, and a second banner appears in the centre. Several people in white traditional clothing, some with saffron-orange and yellow shawls, stand in lines along the path and at the right. A woman in a white sari on the left stands facing the entrance. Bright floodlights illuminate the scene and marigold-style decorations line the left side.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29Night photograph of an outdoor festive entrance on a dirt yard, lit by floodlights and strings of lights under a decorated canopy with banana plants flanking the gate. A large banner on the left shows a portrait labelled with printed text. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts, and women in saris of orange, red and white, stand and walk around the open ground. A man in an orange-and-yellow garment and a man in a white T-shirt with a pendant stand near the left. The scene looks like a gathering or celebration at the entrance.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29Night photograph of an outdoor courtyard with brick paving where a large crowd stands in rows facing toward the right. Many people wear saffron-orange robes, while others wear white traditional dress with gold borders, and some wear dark green tops. Bright floodlights and strings of multicoloured fairy lights hang above. In the foreground, two stainless-steel stanchions with chains carry banana-leaf and yellow flower garlands, and a striped woven mat lies on the ground at right. The people appear to be standing in reverent postures with hands folded.2017-10-19December 29 20102010-12-29December 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copiesOutdoor photo at dusk of a large crowd standing in rows on bare dirt ground with palms in the background. Many people in front have their hands joined in namaskar or anjali mudra. Women wear saffron and orange saris and white saris with yellow or red borders; men wear white kurtas, white dhotis and khaki shirts, one in an orange shirt. A tall yellow pole on the right holds a decorated cloth banner with colorful floral patterns and orange fringe, near a red metal framework. The scene suggests a ritual gathering, but no specific person is clearly identifiable as a person.2010-11-21November 24 20062006-11-24November 20 20102010-11-20November 19 20152015-11-19