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Crowded indoor event in front of a red curtain. In the foreground, women hold small white figurine-like objects on gold-trimmed trays; one woman in a saffron and gold sari with a rudraksha mala speaks while gesturing with her right hand, and another in a coral kurta with a beige shawl holds a tray. Others in orange, pink and white clothing stand behind them, some with name badges. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the figures appear to be devotees and participants.

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December 06 20162016-12-06Crowded indoor event with a red draped backdrop. In the foreground, a smiling woman in a tan sari with an orange-and-brown patterned shawl and a rudraksha mala holds a white carved figure on a small tray and a clear acrylic award plaque with an image. Beside her, a woman in an orange sari holds a similar plaque. A woman in an orange-red top with a yellow shawl stands with arms folded at left, and others in teal, blue and pink saris mill about in the background. A white figurine is also visible at lower left.2016-12-06 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copiesDecember 06 20162016-12-06Photograph of a ceremonial Deepam lamp procession in front of red stage curtains. A man in a cream kurta with a rudraksha mala and a garland of rudraksha beads walks centre-right, holding a tray with a lit oil lamp. To the right, an older man in white with a white shawl and a red-brown garland carries a lamp tray. Behind them, a woman in a yellow sari and a woman in a blue sari hold lamps, and a woman in a white outfit with an orange shawl stands at left holding a lamp. Seated devotees in the foreground watch the procession, some with garlands. Stage lights and a speaker are visible at top right.2016-12-12A candid photograph inside a bright pavilion with pale pink walls and wooden beams, where a crowd of people stands in conversation. In the foreground a smiling woman with short grey hair wears an orange headband, clear eyeglasses, a pink embroidered top and a blue lanyard badge, and she gestures toward another woman whose hair is tied in a bun and who wears a white embroidered blouse and carries a white bag. Around them, women in green, teal and white kurtas or saris stand among others. No a person candidate is visible in this scene.2016-12-01Large crowd of mostly women seated on the floor at a Vaicharik Mahasabha event performing a pratyaksha padapuja. Many hold silver aarti thalis with oil lamps, flowers and offerings, and raise hands in prayer toward a golden throne or seat at right, where a gilded ornate structure is visible. Women wear red, pink and saffron saris, shawls and rudraksha malas, with some in white and grey. Large screens glow in the dimly lit hall behind the crowd. No clearly identifiable figure is seated on the golden throne in the frame.2016-05-20A stage event with a deep red curtain backdrop. Three women in traditional dress carry small ornate silver-and-gold trays holding lit oil lamps and small framed images. The woman on the left wears a green skirt, maroon blouse and orange shawl with rudraksha beads. The centre woman wears an orange-gold sari and red blouse with a long beaded mala. The woman on the right wears a cream sari with green and gold border and gold jewellery. Behind them a man in a white dhoti with gold border operates a video camera on a tripod. a person is not visibly present in the frame.2016-12-12Three women stand close together on a red carpet inside a white tented venue, chatting at a convention event. The woman in the centre wears a peach and gold sari with a gold border, a small red bindi, a red-and-gold lanyard and gold bangles, and gestures with one hand toward the woman on the right. The woman on the left wears a white top and red-orange shawl printed with script, dark-rimmed red glasses and a hair bun, and holds a small bottle. The woman on the right wears a white top and a red-orange printed shawl, with a bob haircut and glasses. Behind them are a draped white backdrop, flowers, and a gold-skirted buffet table. No a person candidate is visible.2014-05-19Several women sit in a row in an indoor hall during a ritual offering, with warm lamplight and a brass oil lamp with curved spout in the background. The woman at left in a cream and gold-bordered sari holds a small brass vessel. The central woman in a red-orange sari holds a small brass cup. The woman at right in a cream and gold sari with a dark necklace holds a brass plate of flowers, fruit and offerings. A man in white shirt sits at left edge, partly visible. Ritual offering with brass plates and devotees seated on the floor.2016-07-19December 09 20152015-12-09Indoor photograph of a devotional gathering in a large hall with a red curtained stage behind. A man in white kurta with a red-and-white patterned shawl stands at left, holding a tray with two framed devotional prints and sweets or prasad. Facing him, a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a small plate with offerings, and a woman in orange sari and gold earrings stands beside her. At far left a young woman in white with rudraksha mala and orange shawl, wearing a name badge, is partly visible. Many seated attendees fill the background.2017-04-23