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Night-time photo of a seated figure in an orange-saffron garment with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and gold earrings, bare-shouldered, receiving a child in a white shirt with a beaded mala, who holds out a small yellow card or envelope. A woman in white with a rust-coloured beaded shawl stands at right beside the child, and a blue cloth screen and gold ornamental object appear in the foreground. Other devotees in white garments stand behind in the background.

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Night-time photograph at an outdoor programme. A figure in an orange-saffron garment with a pale yellow border, wearing a coral-bead necklace, gold earrings and a gold bangle, sits on the left, extending his hands to pass an item to a woman in a white embroidered sari with a red bead necklace and a thin gold chain, who bends forward with hands cupped to receive it. Behind them, a blue and maroon cloth is draped as a backdrop, and a few people in white and coloured clothing stand watching. A large gold-coloured decorative object is in the foreground, and a standing fan is visible at left. A yellow pamphlet is held near the bottom right. The figure on the left shows a person cues: orange robes, a coral mala and ceremonial gold adornment, seated in a presiding role.2015-08-31August 31 20152015-08-31August 31 20152015-08-31A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a white horizontal forehead mark places his hand on the head of a young boy in white kurta. He holds a small object in his other hand, and a gilded ornate pedestal or throne sits in front of him. Beside the boy stands a woman in a white sari with an orange rudraksha necklace, holding a white cloth and a folded yellow card. A blue cloth backdrop and a few white chairs appear behind, with people visible at the edges of the frame.2015-08-31Night-time photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a beaded rudraksha-style mala and white vertical forehead marks, sitting on a red cushioned seat behind a large gold ornate object. He extends his hand toward a woman in the right foreground, who wears an orange top, a white shawl and a small red-and-white bindi-style marking, and who reaches toward him. Behind them, other devotees in orange and white attire stand under a blue and red draped cloth, with a fan and a red cushioned seat visible at left. The setting is an evening ceremony with people moving around the enclosure.2015-08-31August 31 20152015-08-31Photograph of a festive gathering under a white tent decorated with hanging colourful cloth panels. In the foreground a young woman with long curly dark hair wears an orange top and a red-and-gold sari, seated and reaching toward a tray of offerings. Beside her a woman in orange holds a plate, and a man in an orange shawl with a tray stands at right, with flower petals and garlands spread on the floor. Center, a man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala around his neck stands with hands joined in greeting, while a boy in a white shirt and dark tie and other devotees in white and orange gather close. Several people in white and saffron clothing surround the offering area during what appears to be a devotional or darshan moment.2008-07-17A nighttime photograph of a ritual blessing at an outdoor setting beside a blue and red tarpaulin. A person in an orange and gold garment, with a long beaded orange necklace, bangles, gold earrings and a white tilak on the forehead, extends a hand with a gold ring to touch the forehead of a young boy with a shaved head and a white tilak, who wears a grey sleeveless top and red thread necklace. A woman in a white blouse with an orange beaded necklace and a bun stands at right, and other people in white and cream garments, some holding cloth, are seen behind. A videographer with a camera is visible at upper left. A small circular logo appears at top left and a partial copyright line is visible at lower right. This appears to show a blessing or darshan moment. a person appearance is uncertain from this image.2015-08-31August 31 20152015-08-31August 31 20152015-08-31February 27 20162016-02-27July 07 20172017-07-07