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Photograph of a large crowd of devotees dancing and gathering inside a white tent pavilion during Brahmotsav celebrations. Many people wear white dhotis and saris, with orange shawls and scarves draped over shoulders; one man in the foreground wears only an orange cloth around his waist. Women in light blue and white saris stand at the right, and children in white and yellow clothes are visible. Hanging decorative banners with geometric patterns in yellow, red and blue hang from the tent ceiling, and a red cloth backdrop with fans is visible in the background. Many people are visible, with the crowd filling the frame.

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December 27 20072007-12-27December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A large crowd of devotees fills a decorated pandal during Brahmotsav celebrations. Many people wear white ritual clothing, with some in orange, pink, purple and turquoise salwar or saree. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands near the centre, and a younger man in white with an orange shawl is in the foreground holding a white cloth bundle. Colourful cylindrical hanging decorations with tassels hang from the tent ceiling, and a framed portrait hangs on the back wall. Yellow floor markings run through the aisle. Several people wear rudraksha or bead necklaces.2007-12-27A dense, motion-blurred crowd of devotees fills a tented hall during a celebration. Many people wear white and cream clothing, while a cluster of sannyasis in saffron/orange robes stands near the centre, some with arms raised. Women have hair in long braids and wear yellow and orange blouses. Decorative cloth banners with bright geometric patterns hang from the tent poles. At the back, a richly decorated golden throne with a red cushion and a golden canopy sits on a stage beside a maroon curtain, with floral offerings and a deity or garlanded seat in front. The scene appears to be a festive darshan or procession gathering.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A crowded indoor tent event with white canvas ceiling and colourful painted hanging panels decorated with elephant motifs. A large group of devotees, mostly dressed in white with some in orange and yellow saris, raise their hands and clap or dance, many with palms pressed together. A woman in orange and white sari stands at left, a woman in lime-green shawl and white kurta centre, and a young boy in white with a shawl at right. A man in white kurta and rudraksha mala stands at right edge. A white cloth-covered platform and red flowers are visible in the foreground. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2008-06-22A crowded indoor hall during evening devotional gathering, with a large crowd of devotees standing and many raising their hands in worship. Many women wear white saris with coloured borders, some in orange, red, purple and pink, and several wear rudraksha or beaded mala necklaces. Children in pink, red and orange clothes stand among them on a red carpet runner. Colourful woven hanging banners with tassels decorate the high ceiling, and a few white-clad figures stand near the back. Small balloons and scattered confetti appear in the air. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this crowd shot.2007-12-25June 21 20092009-06-21February 24 20072007-02-24