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A crowded temple scene around a golden ornate shrine or throne-like structure decorated with flowers and a canopy above, with a white-and-blue patterned backdrop. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some in saffron shawls, press forward and bow or touch the golden shrine. Several men in khaki uniforms stand near the shrine, and a man in a white kurta with saffron stole stands at left. A video camera on a tripod is visible at right. An elderly man in glasses sits in the foreground. Many people are visible, mostly in white ritual clothing, reaching toward the shrine.

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July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17Devotees in white and saffron stand around an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a gold backrest, flower garlands in red, orange and yellow, and a gold canopy with a silver-patterned backdrop. A man in saffron shawl and orange-hued clothing sits centrally on the throne area while women in white saris and men in white kurtas gather closely, some with folded hands, and a cameraman films at right. Several people in white and saffron offer respect around the seat during a ceremonial gathering.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17January 01 20092009-01-01Devotees in white dhotis and saris crowd around a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne-like seat under a richly decorated stage canopy with white and silver embellishments and garlands. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron garment and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with long dark hair. Several men in white kurtas and orange shawls, along with women in white saris and a girl in a light blue top, surround the throne, some offering or receiving something. A video camera on a tripod is visible at right, and the stage is draped in red and gold decor.2008-07-17A photograph of a devotional ceremony in a decorated hall. A large golden throne with a canopy sits at centre, framed by white and purple scalloped floral decorations and a painted colourful panel on the left. Many devotees in white clothes stand and gather around the throne, some with orange scarves. A man in an orange robe stands near the throne, and a bald man in orange stands among the crowd. A child in a light peach outfit stands in front. A videographer with a camera on a tripod is visible at right. Several people are seated along the bottom edge.2008-07-17A crowded temple scene around an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with floral garlands in red, yellow and white. A person in saffron and orange robes with long dark hair and a beaded mala sits on the throne, flanked by devotees. Men in khaki uniforms and white shirts press forward, and women in white and cream sarees stand nearby with hands folded. A video camera operator stands at right, and the background is covered with white and silver decorative drapery.2008-07-17