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A photograph of a line of women in saffron-orange saris with yellow borders at an open outdoor site with sandy ground, metal poles and a wooden post with marigold garlands in the foreground. Several women wear rudraksha and beaded malas, and one carries a tray of offerings. A man in a dark leather jacket with a vibhuti or tilak mark stands in the lower centre, looking to the side. Behind them a man in khaki uniform and another in orange walk past a vehicle tyre and a large truck wheel.

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Several devotees in saffron and orange garments stand together on a riverbank at dawn, with pale hazy sky and water behind them. A woman in the centre wears an orange shawl over a dark garment, with a white vibhuti mark on her forehead and a small object in her hand. To the right, a bald man in an orange wrap and rudraksha mala smiles, and other men wear orange robes with white tilak marks. On the left, women in red and orange saris and shawls face one another in conversation, one wearing a rudraksha necklace.2014-01-06A group of women in saffron-orange saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand outdoors on a path, some adjusting their garments and talking. In the lower left, a bare-chested man wears a green-and-white turban, layered beaded necklaces and a teal cloth around his waist. A tree-lined open area and figures in the background suggest a gathering outdoors. The scene resembles a pada yatra arrival at the ashram grounds.2016-01-02A group of smiling women and men in saffron and maroon robes stand together on a sandy shore with pale water behind them. Several have white ash markings on their foreheads, and some wear rudraksha malas. Two women in the foreground wear orange shawls, and a woman at the centre wears a white forehead marking and an orange shawl. A man in the background holds a trident, and a bald man on the left wears an orange wrap. The mood is a group photo at a riverside or seaside ritual gathering.2014-01-06November 16 20152015-11-16Outdoor gathering of women in saffron and orange clothing, many with long braided or plaited hair and rudraksha malas. A woman in a brown-orange top holds a handheld microphone toward the group while others listen closely. Several women wear white or pale pink garments and hoop earrings. The crowd is dense, with figures in the foreground and background seated or standing close together. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2018-05-24March 10 20132013-03-10September 13 20142014-09-13A large group of young women and girls stands outdoors on a gravel ground in the late light, many wearing saffron-orange saris and long blouses with gold-coloured borders and rudraksha malas around their necks. Several have white or cream forehead markings and some wear white garments in the background. They stand close together in a loose gathering with a blurred green tree line behind them. A small dark shoulder bag is slung across one woman's orange sari.2016-01-16A group of smiling women and a few men in saffron and orange robes stand together on a misty riverbank, with calm water behind them. Several women wear white vibhuti tilaks on their foreheads, and one woman in a maroon top and orange shawl wears a rudraksha mala. A young man in the back raises both arms, one hand holding a mobile phone, and other saffron-clad men stand behind the group. No a person figure is visible in the frame.2014-01-06December 22 20062006-12-22November 16 20152015-11-16Outdoor photo on a misty riverbank or shore with pale water behind. A group of smiling devotees in orange and maroon robes stand close together, several with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. In front, a woman in orange wrap holds her hands together at her waist, and beside her a woman with glasses in an orange shawl smiles. At right a woman in an orange shawl and maroon garment smiles with rudraksha beads. At left a woman in a maroon sari wears a long rudraksha mala and gold pendant. Men in orange and saffron robes with shaved heads stand behind them, one holding a silver ritual object.2014-01-06