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Outdoor festive tent event with white and blue striped canopy, marigold garlands on poles and a crowd standing behind. A long-haired man in a cream and gold-trimmed robe sits on a red-draped seat with a gold ornamental base and fruit offerings on a tray at right. He extends his hand in blessing toward a woman in a white sari with orange border and a man in a light green shirt, who both stand before him with folded hands. A man in a white shirt stands at left with a dark-haired figure in white behind. a person is the seated man, identified by long swept hair and ceremonial cream robe with gold trim in a seated blessing role.

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Outdoor pavilion event with a white canopy and blue-and-white banners, a crowd seated in red chairs behind. A figure with long dark hair and a white garment with orange-gold border stands on a red-flowered dais, extending a hand over a golden lion-faced throne ornament and holding a tray of offerings. A man in a white shirt reaches toward him, and two people in white with rudraksha malas and a woman in an orange-and-white sari stand nearby. Red and marigold garlands drape the dais.2009-01-01Outdoor festival photo under a blue-and-white striped tent with garlands on the poles and a large crowd seated behind barriers. In the foreground a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a white ID badge holds an orange and a small blue item toward a seated figure wearing long, dark, swept-back hair, a cream-colored shawl and a red-and-gold garment. A gold ornate throne with a red-and-white floral garland is in front of that seated figure. Other devotees in white dhotis and kurtas stand nearby, and a man in a white shirt with a mala stands to the right holding a brass plate. An elderly man in white stands beside the group. The seated figure matches a person by long swept-back hair, shawl and ornate throne cues, but identity is uncertain.2009-01-01Outdoor event under a blue-and-white striped tent canopy with a red-carpeted stage. A long-haired man in a cream-white robe with a gold-edged shawl sits on a golden lion-headed throne, a red cushion beneath him, and receives an offering from a young man in a white shirt who bends forward holding a red object in both hands. Behind the throne, men in saffron-orange robes and beaded garlands stand, and a bearded man in saffron with glasses looks on. Flower garlands and marigold petals decorate the throne. Seated devotees fill rows of red chairs in the background. A man in a white shirt with an ID lanyard stands nearby.2009-01-01A photograph of a crowded outdoor pavilion with white tent fabric and blue-striped borders, marigold garlands on the poles. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in a cream-coloured shawl and white garment stands at the right, holding a wooden staff and reaching toward a girl in a white school uniform with a braid. Nearby, a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered blouse and a man in a white shirt move among the crowd, and a woman in a red sari stands in the centre. Plates of fruit, including apples, and red and white flower garlands sit in the lower right beside a gold ornamental vessel. Many people stand in the background, including children in school uniforms and adults in white. The scene suggests a devotional gathering with offerings being distributed.2009-01-01A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a white tent with blue-and-white draped edges and marigold garlands on the poles. A long-haired figure in white robes with gold trim stands at a gilded altar on the right, extending a hand toward a child in a pink and yellow dress who holds a pineapple. Around them, devotees with folded hands and white clothing crowd close, and a seated crowd fills the background. Fruit, flower garlands, a brass lion-headed ornament and offering trays cover the altar table.2009-01-01Outdoor festival pavilion with white and pink draped fabric and garlands of orange and purple flowers. A figure with long dark hair, a gold necklace and a white and gold dhoti sits on a gold-trimmed raised seat, holding a staff and gesturing with folded hands while smiling. In front of them sits a tray of apples and oranges, and a gold lion-headed object. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand and kneel, one man in white with folded hands bowing toward the seated figure, a boy in a cream and gold outfit with a red-beaded garland nearby. Balloons hang above and speakers stand at the edges. Approximately 15 people are visible.2009-01-01Outdoor festival tent with white and blue draping. A long-haired figure in cream and gold-bordered white robes sits on a golden lion-headed throne draped with red and multicolour garlands, with fruit offerings on a tray beside. A woman in a red-and-white sari with a beaded necklace stands before him, hands together near his. A small boy in a striped shirt and red shorts reaches toward the throne at left; a man in a white shirt stands at far left. Behind them a crowd of devotees, many in white, fills the tent. Printed text in the lower right corner reads a copyright line. a person candidate appears by appearance cues: long swept-back hair and cream ceremonial robes on a golden throne; identity is probable but not certain.2009-01-01Crowded outdoor festival scene under a white tent with blue-trimmed edges and marigold garlands on the poles. In the foreground, a woman with long dark hair in a cream shawl stands beside a golden lion-headed carved seat draped in red fabric and white flowers, holding a long wooden staff. Nearby, women in white saris and a woman in an orange-and-red sari stand among children in white and school uniforms, some with ribbons in their hair. Behind them a large crowd fills the tent and red plastic chairs, with more people visible at the far side.2009-01-01Outdoor pandal event with blue and white canopy, pink drapes and marigold garlands on the pillars. A man in a peach shirt and dark trousers, wearing glasses and with grey hair, stands with palms pressed together, smiling as he approaches. Facing him, a long-haired person in white and cream clothing with a gold-toned shawl offers a fruit from a gold tray decorated with flowers. Nearby, a woman and others in orange and saffron robes stand and sit, with rows of devotees on red-and-white seating and a red carpet below. Banners and marigold garlands frame the scene.2009-01-01Outdoor event photo at a tented stage with blue-and-white striped canopy and pink drapes. On the right, a long-haired figure in a cream and gold robe leans forward from a throne-like seat draped in red and white flower garlands, receiving a paper from a man in a pale pink shirt. Beside him stands a woman in a pink salwar with a folded paper. Behind them a bearded man in orange robes and a beaded necklace, and other robed figures in orange and white, stand near the stage edge, with a gold lion-headed carving in the foreground. A large seated crowd of devotees in white and orange fills the background. The long-haired figure appears to be a person wearing a cream robe with a gold border, but the appearance is uncertain.2009-01-01A photo from a tented gathering at Adi KAILASA, where a long-haired figure in a cream and gold-bordered white garment places a hand on the forehead of a grey-haired man in a beige shirt with a visitor badge, who bows with hands joined. Behind them an elderly saffron-robed sadhu with a white beard stands in the crowd, and on the right a man in orange robes and a marigold garland holds a tray of fruit. Other devotees in white, cream and saffron clothing stand on red carpets and blue cloth, with a gold-decorated object and red and white flowers in the foreground, under a blue-trimmed white tent.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01