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Outdoor photograph of a dusty clearing among palm trees and thatched huts in a rural ashram setting. A group of about a dozen people in white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls stand in a loose procession. A multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with a decorated canopy is held over a cluster of people in the centre, and a woman in a white sari with a pink shawl stands at the right edge. A single man in white stands at the left, observing. Parked vehicles and more huts are visible in the background.

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Outdoor photo on a dirt ground beside palm trees and a thatched hut. A large colourful umbrella with fringed edges and an emblem stands above a group of devotees dressed in white with orange shawls. One man kneels or prostrates on the ground in front of the group, while others in white and orange stand around him, some with hands folded. A woman in a white sari with pink border stands at right, and a man in a red and orange robe stands near the centre. Vehicles and a few more people in white are visible in the background.2007-12-23A procession on bare dirt in front of a thatched-roof white building with blue doors. A man in an orange robe with a gold-bead necklace raises one hand while others hold a multicoloured canopy umbrella on a pole. Around them, men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk and stand, some holding objects, with a small bundle of sticks on the ground. A faint overlay on the lower right reads as a copyright credit line.2007-12-23Outdoor photo of a group walking along a dirt path on a dry, open field under a bright sky, with a tall palm tree on the left. Two men in front wear saffron-orange cloths, one draped over his shoulder and the other wrapped around the body, with bare arms and sandals. Behind them, several men and women wear white dhotis and sarees, some with yellow or orange shawls, rudraksha or bead necklaces and white shirts. The group appears to be walking in procession, with a few people carrying bags. Trees and bushes stand in the background.2009-08-05July 29 20072007-07-29Outdoor scene on a dusty dirt courtyard beside a white single-storey building with a corrugated roof and red-painted decorative trim. A tall ceremonial umbrella with a multicoloured canopy in red, green, blue and yellow and tasselled fringe is carried on a pole by a young man in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl. Walking beneath it is a man in saffron-orange robes with a flowing beard. Beside him, a younger man in a saffron-orange dhoti and wrap walks barefoot. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts walk along, one holding a small object and another holding a phone or device. Palm trees and green shrubs stand behind a low hill.2009-08-08Outdoor photo on a dusty reddish-brown dirt clearing bordered by dense green trees. A group of about ten people walks in a loose line across the ground. Most wear white garments: white dhotis and white shirts, and several women wear white saris with orange or yellow borders. Several walkers have orange or saffron shawls draped over their shoulders. The figure third from the right in the line wears a full orange robe and has long dark hair, and the person just behind him is in white. On the left, a man in white walks barefoot with his palms pressed together in greeting, and a man in a light shirt and grey trousers stands watching near the trees. At right, a man in white stands near a row of footwear placed on the ground, and a low brick stack sits by the trees.2006-10-07Outdoor photo on a dry dirt ground with scattered trees and a small building edge at right. A group of about 15 people stands in an open area. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, face a central woman in an orange sari with bare arms who stands near an orange-robed sannyasi. A woman in a white sari with a red-bordered blouse stands in the foreground. A man in an orange robe holds a large orange umbrella over the group. A man in a white shirt holds a bicycle at left. Parked silver SUVs sit in the background beside a green row of palms and trees.2008-07-30A procession on a dry, grassy dirt path outdoors under a bright blue sky, with trees and a small brick heap at left. In front, a young man in white dhoti and orange shawl carries a brass tray with fruit and cloth. Behind him, a man in an orange kurta and orange shawl, with a shaved head and round glasses, walks between two attendants holding large ornate parasols with red and cream fringes. A younger man in orange robes follows at right. Several men in white dhotis walk alongside, and a red SUV is parked in the background. A round red-and-yellow decorative fan is carried in the group.2006-11-21November 20 20062006-11-20A procession on a dirt path in an ashram compound with thatched-roof white buildings, a water tower and green shrubs behind. A long-haired man in an orange robe and a long gold-beaded necklace walks under a multicoloured canopy umbrella with a yellow-and-green fringe and a decorative top panel, held up by a devotee in white. Around him, men and women in white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls walk in formation, some carrying a golden staff or standard. A bearded man in white and orange also walks near the centre.2007-12-23Outdoor photograph of a group walking along a dusty dirt path on a dry, open field with scattered rocks, a tall palm tree and shrubs in the background under a pale sky. Two prominent figures lead at centre-left: one in a flowing orange-saffron robe with sandals, and another in orange-saffron garments with a rudraksha mala, carrying a small lantern-like object. Behind them, many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or white saris, some with yellow shawls, rudraksha malas and orange scarves, walk in procession. A man at far left shields his eyes with one hand. Other devotees follow along the path toward the right edge. A small purple logo appears in the upper-left corner.2009-08-05Outdoor photo of a small procession walking along a dirt path between low white buildings with thatched roofs and blue doors. A ceremonial canopy with a colourful striped top is carried in the middle of the group. Most walkers wear white dhotis and white shirts, while several wear saffron-orange shawls and robes. A few carry long poles or sticks. Two trees stand in the foreground, and a white water tank rises behind the buildings.2007-12-23