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A photograph inside a temple hall showing a row of devotees seated on the floor, many in white dhotis and kurtas and others in saffron-orange cloth. In the foreground stands a large red-and-gold horse vahana with blue harness, beside a golden figure and several decorated murti statues in colourful robes and garlands on an orange-draped platform. On the right is a green peacock-feather arch framing a seated deity murti in red and gold. Framed pictures hang on the wall above, one showing a procession.

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August 26 20172017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26Interior of a temple hall with gold-framed arched shrine niches and a golden palanquin-style stand. A female deity murti in an orange-red sari with a crown and garlands stands in a green-curtained niche, with a gold-painted sculpted bird at its base. To the right, another deity murti in pink and purple garments wears garlands. A white painted bull figure with a red-and-gold saddle stands at left. In the foreground, many devotees wear saffron-orange headcloths and sit or stand facing the shrine, some with white sacred ash marks on their bodies. Framed photographs hang on the upper wall, one captioned "1st January 2003 - The spiritual mission is launched" and another captioned "Ascending the Dhyanapeetam throne".2017-08-26October 21 20152015-10-21 +2 copiesSeptember 14 20152015-09-14 +1 copiesNovember 13 20102010-11-13A large seated gathering of sadhus and devotees faces an ornate stage at a Kumbh camp event. On the stage, several saffron-robed sadhus sit in a row before golden decorated shrine canopies holding deity murtis garlanded with flowers. Audience members in white, saffron and orange clothing, some wearing turbans and headwraps, sit cross-legged on red and patterned mats. A camera on a tripod is visible at the right edge. Marigold garlands and red and orange cloth decorate the stage. The scene suggests satsang or a ceremonial address.2015-09-11November 20 20102010-11-20October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA hall displaying festival processional vehicles and deity figures. Ornate gold-painted palanquins and chariot-like thrones with arched canopies stand in a row, each topped by a colourful embroidered umbrella. Vehicles carry deity murtis in red, green and purple garments, and a gilded lion-mounted figure and a golden seated figure with raised hand stand on the floor. A horse-headed carved vehicle with red and blue trim sits to the left. Framed photographs hang on the wall behind, a red chair stands in front, and no physical people are visible.2017-09-16November 15 20102010-11-15