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Outdoor procession under a red and pink fringed canopy with a sunny sky and an American flag in the background. A woman in a teal blue embroidered blouse and gold jewelry, wearing an ornate gold crown with red and green stones and white beaded fringe, holds up a hand and a pink flower stem. Beside her a man in a red and gold embroidered garment with a white flower garland and beaded necklace, wearing a gold crown, looks to the side. Behind them men and women in saffron and orange robes, some with flower garlands, stand in a crowd during the procession.

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A festival procession in daylight under a red and white fringed canopy. In front, a woman with long dark hair wears an ornate gold crown with red and green stones, a teal-blue embroidered blouse, gold jewellery and a white jasmine garland, holding a pink lotus stem. Beside her, a man in a red and gold embroidered garment with a blue sash, a gold crown and a pink-beaded white garland walks in profile. Behind them, a man in an orange turban and orange robe with a long beaded necklace claps his hands. A golden trident-topped staff and a red-and-gold banner appear at right. Several other devotees in orange and white stand in the crowd.2007-09-09February 12 20132013-02-12December 20 20102010-12-20January 01 20122012-01-01January 01 20172017-01-01April 27 20122012-04-27A festive procession on a decorated palanquin or ratha under a gold canopy with hanging gold bells and red, purple and green tassels, draped with marigold garlands. A seated figure in a red-orange turban and rust-coloured robe holds palms together in namaskar, wearing layered gold and beaded necklaces. To the left, an attendant in white holds an orange parasol, with a red tilak on his forehead and gold chains around his neck. On the right, a person in orange-red clothing with gold ornaments stands near the palanquin. Camera equipment is visible at the lower left edge.2016-04-18A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the centre of an outdoor gathering, wearing a maroon-brown turban with a crescent emblem, rust-orange robes, a long gold necklace, a white and pink flower garland, and gold bangles. A trident stands beside him and a ceremonial staff is on his left. Devotees in saffron, pink and white saris and kurtas sit on the foreground and white-robed attendees sit on tiered red stone steps behind him, under a canopy hung with yellow, purple and green flower garlands. The man has long swept-back hair and a beard, and is.2016-12-03May 21 20162016-05-21A smiling man stands at a festival procession, wearing an ornate gold crown with a crescent moon motif and jewelled details, a red bindi and white vibhuti on his forehead, and an orange-saffron garment. He wears layered rudraksha malas, red beaded strands, a broad gold collar with pearls, and a gold armlet. He holds a tall silver staff. Behind him are a golden canopy and red and blue decorative panels with painted floral patterns.2011-12-17Photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate gilded throne during a procession, wearing a large gold crown with red and green accents, saffron-orange garment, layered red and gold beaded necklaces and a golden collar, and a leopard-print armband. He holds a long staff or rod. Behind him are colourful embroidered banners in red, green and blue, and a yellow fabric draped at right. The visible cues are long swept-back hair, crown, saffron clothing and ornate jewellery, consistent with a person seated in procession.2011-12-17A decorated golden ratha or procession vehicle with marigold and pink flower garlands, hanging gold bells and multicolored tassels. A man in an orange-saffron robe sits on the cushioned seat, wearing an ornate gold crown, a red and white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and gold armlets, holding a silver staff upright. Behind him are a green and yellow canopy and leafy trees under bright daylight. Swamiji (probable): a long-haired figure in saffron clothing with a crown and ornamental necklaces is seated in the festival chariot, consistent with a procession.2012-01-01