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A seated figure in orange saffron robes and an orange turban sits in a white chair-throne in front of a large banner portrait of a smiling woman with a bindi. Devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and women in saffron and blue saris kneel or sit on green matting, offering gifts; one devotee in white holds out hands to the seated figure. A monk in orange robes stands at left holding a tray of fruit, and a cameraman in white and an orange shawl films from the right. Pink flower garlands rest on the chair and a tinsel decoration hangs overhead beneath a thatched roof.

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A seated person in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a white throne-like chair under a striped tent with green floor covering. Behind them hangs a large black-and-white portrait of a smiling woman with a bindi, and a white-and-orange clad attendant stands at left. A devotee in white dhoti stoops to hand over a red offering while women in saffron and blue saris watch with hands folded. A cameraman in white stands at upper right, and a pedestal fan and a KS Rani air cooler sit nearby. The seated figure wears a rudraksha mala and orange robes; the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm the identity of the seated person.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28A crowd of devotees in white dhotis and bare-chested men and women in saris gather around a white-draped seat or throne at an outdoor pavilion. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a tall orange turban and long hair stands at the centre beside the seat, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, while other saffron-robed attendants move behind. A large black-and-white portrait of a smiling woman hangs on an orange backdrop with a green mat floor, and a cameraman in white and orange stands at upper right. Garlands and flowers lie on the seat. Ceiling is decorated with tinsel.2008-07-28A photograph of an outdoor pavilion event with a bamboo-thatched roof and tinsel streamers. A large banner behind shows a smiling black-and-white portrait of a woman with a bindi, labelled in Tamil script. A central seated figure wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe with a rudraksha-style mala and sits on a white cushioned seat decorated with garlands. Several young men in saffron and white sit or kneel around him, one shirtless with a gold chain. A cameraman in white with an orange scarf films on the right, and a standing figure in orange stands behind. A fan and white chairs sit in the background, and devotees in white and pink clothing fill the foreground.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28A photograph of a crowd in a shaded outdoor pavilion with a thatched roof and tinsel decorations. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban, with long hair and a rudraksha mala, smiles while seated on a white-draped throne. Behind the throne is a large painted portrait of a smiling woman, and a fan and flower garlands are visible. Around the throne, men in white dhotis and shirts, a bare-chested man wearing a gold chain, an elderly woman in white, and women in colourful saris stand close together. A man in orange shirt stands to the left and a cameraman in white filming from a raised position stands at the right. Presentation of traditional welcome gifts at a KAILASA event in Pattanam appears on the page, but is not separately verified in the image. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by saffron robe, long hair, turban and rudraksha mala.2008-07-28Outdoor stage event under a canopy decorated with metallic tinsel streamers in blue, silver, pink, red and green. Behind the stage hangs a large orange banner with a black-and-white portrait of a smiling woman. A figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with a long hair and a mala, sits on a white throne-like seat at the centre of the stage, surrounded by a crowd. Men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris stand close around the stage, some holding offerings or children. A photographer in white with a camera stands at the right edge of the stage. The scene looks like a welcome gathering with devotees gathered before the seated figure.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28A crowd of devotees gathers under a decorated pandal with colourful foil tinsel hanging from the roof. At centre, a man in an orange turban, orange top and dark rudraksha-style beaded mala stands beside a white cushioned seat, smiling and gesturing. A large portrait of a smiling man with a bindi is printed on the orange backdrop behind him. Other saffron-clad attendants stand nearby, one filming with a camcorder. White-dressed men and women in the foreground, some with sacred marks, face toward the seat, and a fan and fruit offering sit at left. Several people are visible in the scene.2008-07-28A photograph of a festive outdoor stage under a decorated canopy with silver, pink, blue and green tinsel strands. A large black-and-white portrait backdrop shows a smiling man with long curly hair and a dot on his forehead, with Tamil lettering beside it. In front, a figure in orange robes and an orange turban stands near a white throne-like chair, with a man in an orange shirt helping and a devotee offering something. Several men in white dhotis and women in saris stand in the crowd below, a shirtless young man in the foreground, and a cameraman in white and orange stands at the right edge. A fan stands at the left and an orange-robed attendant is in the background.2008-07-28A crowd of villagers gathers around a raised white seat on a stage backed by a large black-and-white portrait of a smiling long-haired man with a bindi, framed by tinsel and colourful streamers. A central figure seated on the white seat wears an orange turban, orange robe and a rudraksha mala, and smiles. A man in orange stands at the left edge beside a white pedestal fan. In front, men in white shirts and dhotis, a woman in an orange and cream sari, and a young woman in a red shawl mingle among the crowd. The scene appears to be a welcome at an outdoor event.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28