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Outdoor ceremony at a stepped red-and-white stone tank beside a large building with a blue tarpaulin screen. Dozens of devotees sit on the steps, many in white clothing, with some in orange and pink. A single figure in an orange robe stands among the seated crowd near the centre of the steps, while other people in white stand or sit along the terraces. A row of women in orange and pink sits to the left. Tall green trees and an overcast sky frame the scene, with the still water of the tank visible in the foreground.

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Outdoor ceremony on red-and-white striped stone steps beside a water tank at a temple complex, with a blue tarpaulin fence and a red-brick multi-storey building behind. A figure in a saffron-orange robe stands at the centre of the steps, surrounded by people in white clothing seated on the stone tiers. Many seated devotees, including children, face the central figure, while others in white stand along the upper steps and background. Potted plants with red flowers line the steps, and small stone lamps or oil lamps sit on the lower stair.2009-07-01Outdoor ceremony on red-and-white striped stone steps beside a pond, with a large crowd seated on the tiers and along a lower walkway. A figure in orange robes stands at the centre of the steps, a person in white stands on a raised platform further back, and blue tarpaulins and green trees frame the scene under an overcast sky. Many attendees wear white clothes, and a few wear orange or saffron garments. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers sits in the foreground, and a child in an orange shirt sits at the lower right. The setting suggests a group homa or tharpanam gathering in an open-air ritual area.2009-07-01Outdoor photo of a large crowd seated on red-and-white striped stone steps beside a water tank during a festival gathering. Many devotees wear white clothes, with some women in orange saffron saris and scarves. Several people stand on the upper steps and a small child in a yellow shirt sits lower down. Orange and red bunting hangs along the far edge under bright daylight, with trees and a red brick building behind the crowd.2009-01-02July 01 20092009-07-01Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga with a round yoni-style base standing beside a reflecting pool at the edge of a tiered, red-and-white striped stone amphitheatre. Dozens of devotees in white and light clothing sit and stand on the steps, with a few saffron-robed figures among them, while a blue tarpaulin screen, a red-brick building and trees are behind. Overcast sky. Setting appears to be a temple-ashram ground during a gathering.2009-07-01A large crowd of devotees sits on tiered red-and-white striped steps beside a reflecting water basin under an overcast sky. Most wear white clothing, with some in orange, red and saffron garments. Several standing figures stand along the upper edge near potted plants and red-leaved shrubs. A dark screen stands at left. The scene resembles an outdoor gathering or ceremony viewing area.2009-07-01July 01 20092009-07-01December 02 20102010-12-02A photograph of a large crowd seated on red-painted stone steps beside a rectangular pond with dark water. Most attendees wear white clothing, and some wear coloured saris and kurtas in yellow, teal and pink. On the right, a figure in orange robes stands near a metal ladder-like staircase leading into the water. Behind, red-cushioned tiered seating and an unfinished concrete building stand under an overcast sky. The scene suggests a gathering around a pond or tank.2010-12-02Large crowd of devotees gathered on red-and-white striped stone steps descending to a water tank during a festival. Most people wear white dhotis and white shirts or saris, with some in orange and saffron clothing. Banana plants and strings of orange flags decorate the area, and trees line the background under a pale sky. The crowd is seated and standing on the steps, facing toward the water.2009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large crowd seated on red-painted stone steps beside a water tank at dusk. Most attendees wear white clothing, with a few in pastel or patterned saris and salwar kameez. Many sit closely in rows, some with hands folded. In the foreground a woman in a light turquoise salwar kameez sits on the steps, and a woman in a yellow outfit sits beside her. On the right a person in orange robes climbs a metal ladder descending into the water. Behind the steps stands an unfinished concrete building with exposed framing and tall red seating tiers. No identifiable a person candidate is visible.2010-12-02July 31 20152015-07-31