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A photograph of a crowd gathered around a golden throne in a tent with red draping. A figure on the left with long dark hair, orange-saffron robes, a rudraksha-style mala and a garland of white and pink flowers sits beside a golden seated statue and gestures toward the people. Nearby, a bald priest in orange and gold ceremonial garments sits in front of a golden idol. Women in white and red saris and men in dark t-shirts stand close, some with hands clasped in reverence. A white fan and a video camera on a stand are visible. The setting resembles a darshan hall with a gold-trimmed throne and red backdrop. a person is the figure with long hair and orange-saffron robes with garland, seated before the golden throne.

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May 02 20162016-05-02A photograph inside a red-draped tent with an ornate gold-carved throne on the left. A long-haired man with a white flower in his hair, a multi-coloured flower garland, and an orange shawl points his right arm toward a woman in a red-bordered white sari who stands beside him, while a shaved-headed man in an orange garment and gold necklace sits in front. A man in a black t-shirt stands in the foreground gesturing toward them, with several men in dark and grey shirts crowding on the right and more women in saffron and red saris behind, including a woman in a green headscarf. The long-haired man has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a garland, consistent with a person presence, seated on the throne; the appearance is compatible but not fully certain. Visible people number roughly 15 to 20.2016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a long swept-back hair and a white flower garland, wearing an orange wrap, receives devotees in a red-draped tent. Devotees in saffron, orange and white clothing, some with red shawls and rudraksha malas, crowd forward to offer flowers and prasad at a gilded lion-shaped throne armrest. A small boy in a red-and-white striped shirt stands among them. A silver tray with red-stained items sits in the foreground beside stacked booklets. Golden deity figures and a gilded throne frame the scene.2016-05-02May 01 20162016-05-01May 02 20162016-05-02May 03 20162016-05-03May 02 20162016-05-02A long-haired man with a flower garland and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne, wearing a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder, extending his hand toward devotees. Around him, a crowd of men and women in white, red and saffron clothing reaches toward the throne and offers fruit; red apples sit on a metal tray in front, and a gold lion-like carving stands beside the throne. A red tent interior with a cameraman and a fan in the background. The man on the throne shows cues of a person, but identity is uncertain from appearance.2016-05-02A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a red-cushioned golden throne with ornate gilded carving. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing and a white and red flower garland sits on the throne, extending his hand toward a devotee. Around him, devotees in saffron, pink, green and red saris and shirts crowd close; a young boy in a red shirt holds something in his hands. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels in the foreground, and a camera on a tripod stands at left. Brass ritual items and a small figure are on the cushions. Background shows a red backdrop and more people.2016-04-28A photo of a crowded tented ritual gathering with red fabric walls and a gilded throne-like seat at left. A seated figure in orange clothing and a pink-and-white garland, with long dark hair, sits on a red cushioned throne with golden lion-shaped armrests, receiving devotees who bow and touch his feet. Around him, many women in saffron, red and multicoloured saris and white-clad men in dhotis with gold borders and beaded necklaces stand close together. A camera on a tripod and a white cooling unit are visible at upper left, and several bald devotees with folded hands stand in the foreground.2016-05-01