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A night outdoor ritual at Adi Kailash, Bidadi Aadheenam. A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne wearing red robes, a gold-bead necklace and a rudraksha mala, with a white cord held near him. Appearance cues are distinctive (long swept hair, red robes, ornate gold necklace on a throne), so this is a probable appearance-based a person candidate, seated and receiving attention. Before him, a man in white dhoti kneels in a white shirt, and a priest in white with gold-bordered cloth and bare chest sits at left, tending a brass oil lamp, with flowers and leaves on a white cloth. A devotee in white and orange stands nearby, and a crowd of devotees, many in white, stands behind under dark palms. A decorated palanquin with colourful tassels is at right.

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Outdoor evening ceremony at night beside palm trees. A long-haired figure in red robes and a gold-beaded garland sits on an ornate red and gold throne, eyes closed, while a man in white kneels before him and offers a red cloth. A standing young man in a white shirt and khaki trousers watches nearby. A brass oil lamp with a flame and pink flowers sits on the floor, and a rectangular stone-edged pit with yellow petals lies in the foreground. Seated devotees in white and light clothes fill the background, some with hands folded in prayer.2010-12-22Outdoor evening ritual with a man in a red robe seated on an ornate red-and-gold throne, wearing a long wavy-haired look, a rudraksha-style mala and a flower garland, hands in a gesture. In front, a white-clad priest with a bare torso and a shawl sits beside an oil lamp and a brass kalasha with pink flowers. A woman in a yellow-green and pink sari kneels and bows before the throne amid marigold petals on a white platform. Palm trees, a brass bell structure and onlookers stand in the background, with a small crowd of seated devotees at right. a person: the seated man in red with long hair, garland and mala fits the candidate cues, and the page places him at this event.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22Evening outdoor ceremony with a man in a red robe and gold necklace seated on an ornate red-and-gold throne, his right hand extended in blessing toward a young girl in white who kneels before him and receives it, her head bowed. A brass oil lamp with a lit wick sits on an orange mat in front of them. Behind, a crowd stands and sits watching, including a Western woman in a yellow top and men in white shirts, with a gold-and-flower decorated palanquin or chariot under palm trees at dusk. The man is shown with long hair, a red forehead mark and a gold necklace, and the page indicates he is Swamiji, so the appearance-based candidate is probable.2010-12-22Outdoor ceremony at dusk beneath coconut palms. A long-haired figure in a red dhoti and red top, wearing a heavy garland and rudraksha-style beads, sits on a red and gold ornate throne. Two priests in white dhotis and shawls attend, one holding a lit oil lamp and a brass vessel near a potted plant with pink flowers, another holding a ceremonial fan or stick. A man in a white shirt and beige dhoti kneels before the throne with folded hands while others in white watch from behind a low platform strewn with marigold petals. Seated devotees and women in cream saris line the background, and a red banner hangs from a pole.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22Evening outdoor event at night. A long-haired figure in a red robe, with a thick gold beaded necklace, sits on an ornate red and gold upholstered throne. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels before the throne with his hands together, a tilak on his forehead, while the seated figure's hand rests on his shoulder. In the foreground a brass oil lamp with a flame sits on a mat and pink flowers are visible. Behind them a decorated golden chariot hung with colourful tassels and garlands stands in the dark, and a crowd of devotees in white and dark clothes watches. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a gold ceremonial necklace and red robes on a throne, presented as the Swamiji of the event.2010-12-22Outdoor ceremony at dusk with palm trees behind. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a red garment, red shawl and a white-and-pink flower garland, with long dark hair. A priest in white dhoti with saffron border kneels at left, extending his hand toward a lit oil lamp on a brass stand. A devotee in white shirt kneels at right, bending forward to touch or offer something at the throne's base, near a shallow stone-edged basin with marigold petals. A kalasha-like brass vessel with green leaves and pink flowers sits in front. Standing spectators in pale green shirts, white shirts and white saris watch from behind.2010-12-22Evening outdoor ceremony on a raised platform under palm trees. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a red robe, a red-and-gold garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, with long swept-back hair; he appears to be Swamiji (probable), seated as the honoured guest. A woman in white garments reaches toward him and holds his hand. A priest in white dhoti kneels at left beside a brass oil lamp with a flame, and another white-clad attendant stands behind. Pink lotus flowers and a green leafy arrangement sit in a metal vessel in the foreground, with marigold petals on the edge of a decorated pit. Seated devotees watch from the right.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor evening ceremony at dusk with palm trees behind. A long-haired man in a red robe and red trousers, wearing a gold-link necklace and bangles, sits barefoot on an ornate red velvet throne with gold legs. Another person in white stands beside him with a white cloth draped over the throne. A kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with white forehead markings and a white thread, presses his palms together in namaskar before the throne. A brass oil lamp with a pink flower sits on the floor. Behind them stands a decorated ratha/chariot hung with colourful tassels and garlands, and a crowd of devotees in white and other colours watches.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22