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Outdoor photograph of a procession-to-temple moment on a dirt path with grass and rocks. Many people crowd together: boys and girls in white shirts and trousers at left, women in white and cream saris with bright borders, and several men and women in orange and saffron robes with orange shawls, some wearing marigold garlands. One central figure in orange with a long braid and a white-and-orange headdress is surrounded by devotees, and a man in orange holds a tray or offering. A yellow-orange flower bunch and a small blue balloon appear above. Watermarked archive photo caption text is omitted.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt path beside rocky outcrops and palms. A central figure in a long-sleeved orange garment with a thick white flower garland and a headband stands under a multicoloured parasol with a tall pole. Around him, men in orange robes with orange and saffron shawls and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces walk in front, one holding a staff topped with an ornament. A large crowd of young people in white kurtas and white salwar-style outfits, along with women in white saris with green or orange borders, surrounds the group, some with hands raised in greeting. An orange-clad woman stands at the left edge. A camera operator is visible at the upper left. Scenes suggest a ceremonial procession, though the central figure's identity is not established by appearance alone.2008-12-24Outdoor procession scene on a dirt path beside rocky ground and bushes, under a multicolored ceremonial umbrella with a golden finial. Central figure in orange garments with a white and orange flower garland and orange beaded necklaces holds a brass tray or plate; a man in orange robes stands nearby, wearing a wrapped orange shawl and beads. Surrounding them are many people in white clothing, including boys in white shirts and dhotis, girls with long braided hair in white dresses, women in cream and white saris, and a woman in a white and green sari. A brass oil lamp stands at the front. A small blue balloon is visible near the top centre, and a cameraman with a camera on the left records the gathering.2008-12-24Outdoor procession scene near rocky ground and grass. A large crowd of mostly young people in white kurtas and white dhotis surrounds a central group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees. A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari stands at right, and an older woman in an orange shawl appears at lower right. Several saffron-robed men wear rudraksha malas and garlands. A tall ceremonial staff with a decorative top and a small orange-and-red bunting canopy rises above them, and a blue balloon floats near the center. A man at upper left holds a video camera. A man at center holds a tray with offerings. Several people have long braided hair. The scene looks like a procession or ceremonial gathering on the grounds.2008-12-24 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path beside rough rocky ground and scrubby grass. A large crowd of children and adults in white clothing surrounds a group in saffron-orange robes. Beneath a multicoloured parasol, a central figure in orange robes and a white flower garland wears a headband and holds a ceremonial gold staff, while another saffron-robed devotee beside him carries a brass tray of red petals. Several saffron-clad attendants with orange shawls and garlands stand nearby. Women in white and cream sarees with gold borders and men in white shirts gather around, many holding offerings. A blue balloon floats above the crowd.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24Outdoor procession scene on a dirt path beside rocky outcrops and green shrubs. A cluster of people in orange and saffron clothing gathers around a central figure wearing an orange garment, a white flower garland and a headband; he holds a round metal tray with red offerings, and a multicoloured striped umbrella is held above. Others in orange and saffron shawls with rudraksha-style beads surround him, while many devotees in white kurtas and white saris, some with green-bordered saris and orange shawls, stand around in a semicircle. A blue balloon is visible near the umbrella, and a cameraman films on the left.2008-12-24A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path beside rocky ground and scrubby bushes. A large multicoloured parasol with a golden finial is held over a group of saffron-robed men and women, some wearing rudraksha malas and orange or saffron garments. Many children and young people in white uniforms surround them, and several women wear white and green or orange saris. Some attendees hold offering trays with fruit and flowers, and a person at left films with a camera. A man in saffron stands at the centre holding a golden ceremonial staff. a person candidate presence is uncertain given the distance and crowd.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24Outdoor photograph on a reddish-brown dirt path among palm and leafy trees with a thatched yellow-roofed structure at right. A crowd of devotees, mostly in white, mill about in small groups. A man in a saffron-orange robe and dhoti stands at centre-left, facing a bare-headed man in a white kurta and dhoti. Women wear white saris with yellow and red borders and one wears a pink-and-white sari. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas walk toward the right, some carrying bags. The scene looks like a gathering or procession at an ashram-style campus.2010-01-01Outdoor photograph of a group of devotees standing on dry sandy ground in front of dense green trees and bushes. Many women wear white sarees with yellow borders and some wear yellow shawls, while several men wear white shirts and white dhotis. A man in a red-orange garment with an orange-red shawl raises his right arm and gestures toward the sky, and another person in the background holds up a camera. At far right, a person in a full saffron-orange robe with long dark hair stands with hands folded, apart from the group. Roughly twenty-five people are visible in the scene.2009-08-05Outdoor procession on a dirt path beside rocky ground and scrubby trees. A large ornate multicoloured parasol with a golden finial is held over a central group. Several people in saffron/orange clothing with orange and beaded necklaces stand at the centre, one holding a small golden figure, another in a white garment with a garland. Around them a large crowd of children and young women in white salwar-style uniforms and white sarees with green borders, some with plaits, look on. A small blue balloon floats above the group and a photographer with a camera stands at the left edge. A white boundary wall and a building appear in the background.2008-12-24