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A photograph of a temple or ashram gathering under a decorated tent with red, white and orange bunting. In the foreground a man in an orange-and-red garment, a devotee presenting an offering, holds out his hands toward a woman in a red-and-beige sari with a red bindi, who holds a green pineapple-like fruit and a small silver plate. Behind her a woman in a white sari and a man in a purple shirt wear visitor badges. At right a man in a light blue checked shirt and gold wristwatch reaches toward the offering. Yellow and white marigold garlands hang at the left edge. A framed portrait is visible at the upper right. Several other people stand in the background.

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August 11 20092009-08-11August 11 20092009-08-11Close photo of a ceremony under a decorated tent. A young man in an orange-saffron cloth and red-orange garment, bare-armed, leans in from the left and holds a small white-green kalasha-style offering. A woman in a red and maroon sari with a gold necklace and a red bindi bends over the offering with her eyes lowered. A man in a white-and-blue checked shirt with a watch leans in from the right, and another man in orange stands at the far right edge. Behind them, a white-clad man and a woman in pink and maroon are visible, with yellow and white flower garlands in the foreground and red, white and blue bunting overhead. Visible people are about six.2009-08-11A photograph of a ceremonial exchange under a red-and-white canopy decorated with hanging garlands. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron garment and bare arms holds out his hand toward a woman in a dark green blouse and white-and-grey patterned sari, who cradles green leaves or offerings in her hands. A bearded man in a white shirt bends forward on the right, extending his hands to receive the offering. Yellow marigold garlands hang at the left edge. Several onlookers in white and light clothing stand behind, with a crowd visible further back.2009-08-11A photograph of a temple-style ritual under a decorated tent with red, white and orange bunting. In the foreground, a bare-shouldered man in a red top and orange shawl holds a pineapple and a green fruit toward a woman in a blue and red sari with a gold necklace, who looks down at them. A man in a white striped shirt and dark trousers stands behind her, and another man in a white shirt holds a pineapple at right. Garlands of yellow and white flowers hang at the left edge. Several other people stand in the background.2009-08-11Photo of a devotional event under a decorated tent with red, white and orange bunting and marigold garlands. In the foreground a young man in orange robes on the left reaches forward, and a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala holds a red object. A woman in a white sari with a red blouse and gold necklace bends forward holding a green leaf offering, while a woman in a red-bordered sari stands behind. Other men in white and a crowd of onlookers fill the background, with a framed portrait on the tent wall and a bright light overhead.2009-08-11July 25 20092009-07-25Indoor photo of a ceremonial offering in a hall with ceiling lights and people standing behind. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and a woman in a red-and-cream sari hold a pineapple together while a figure in an orange-red sleeveless garment with a white flower garland and a red-beaded mala reaches to touch it. A second person in white stands behind the woman, and a large red and white flower garland is visible at the right edge. A younger person in white stands at the far left. Appearance-based candidate: the figure in the orange-red garment with the flower garland and rudraksha-style beads appears to be a person, though the cues are only partly visible.2009-08-06August 11 20092009-08-11August 02 20092009-08-02A photograph of a devotional exchange at an indoor event. In the centre, a man with long dark hair tied back, wearing an orange-saffron garment over bare shoulders, is receiving a pineapple from a woman in a green and pink sari with a red mala and gold bangles. A man in a striped grey polo shirt with a red mala leans in to assist, and a man in orange clothing stands at upper right beside a large garland of pink and white flowers. A woman in a blue floral top stands at left. The man in orange is an appearance-based candidate for a person, shown with long hair and saffron clothing, while the page indicates his presence; identity is uncertain from appearance alone. Five to six people are visible.2009-07-25Indoor photo of devotees exchanging offerings. A man in a white shirt on the left holds a pineapple, and a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl and gold necklace smiles while holding a red fruit. Beside her, a woman in a white sari with a black beaded necklace looks on. On the right, a woman in an orange-red sleeveless blouse extends her hands to receive the offering, and white flower garlands are visible at the edge.2009-08-02