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A photograph of a line of women in white saris carrying shiny metal pots (kalasha or milk vessels) balanced on their heads, held with raised arms along a metal railing. Green banana leaves are visible in the foreground and marigold garlands hang at the top left. Several women wear gold bangles and bindi, and one wears a lanyard. A red carpet runs along the lower left. The scene suggests a milk abhishekam offering procession at an ashram. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person.

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December 28 20092009-12-28A line of women and girls in white and cream clothes walk along a red-carpeted aisle under a decorated ceremonial roof strung with yellow marigold garlands. Most carry silver or steel pots on their heads, some covered with white cloths, and several hold a pot steadied with one raised hand while others carry hands at their chest. Many wear rudraksha malas and blue identification lanyards. Painted pillars with floral and bird motifs, banana leaves and a flower-decorated altar at the left frame the procession.2009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28A line of women in white saris walks along a red-carpeted path inside a temple hall, each balancing a metal vessel or kalasha on her head while holding a kalasha-carrying pose with raised arms. Many wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces and bangles. Yellow marigold garlands hang from the ceiling and a green banana-leaf decoration lines the railing. Colourful painted pillars with geometric and floral patterns frame the scene, and a framed photo display hangs on the right wall. The women appear to be taking part in a ritual procession. The scene suggests a devotional procession of women carrying offerings in a temple.2009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28December 31 20062006-12-31A line of devotees in white and cream traditional clothing stands along a metal railing under a corrugated roof decorated with yellow marigold garlands and painted cylindrical pillars. Many hold silver or steel vessels topped with white cloth on their heads or in their hands, apparently carrying offerings in procession toward a red-carpeted path. Leaves of green banana plants line the railing in the foreground. On the wall behind, framed photographs show older bearded men and groups of people, with a printed caption mentioning Ramana Maharshi and Yogi Ram Surat Kumar. A woman in a blue sari at right holds a small white cloth bundle. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2009-12-28A line of women in white saris walks along a metal railing inside a temple hall decorated with yellow marigold garlands. Several women in the foreground balance silver pots with white cloth tied over their mouths on their heads, carrying offerings with raised arms. Some wear rudraksha malas and gold bangles. Green banana or leaf sprigs are held in their hands, and a red carpet and floral decoration appear at the left edge. Behind them, cloth wall hangings and framed notices hang on the walls.2009-12-28A procession of women in traditional Indian dress carries brass pots called kalasha, each topped with mango leaves, a coconut and white jasmine garlands. Women wear white and cream saris, one in a pale blue sari, another in a floral pink and white sari, and an older woman in blue. Several have white vibhuti marks on their foreheads, rudraksha malas around their necks and flowers in their hair. Behind them, a golden ceremonial trident and a tall ornate standard with embroidered orange and red panels are visible, along with a green banner with red lettering. Spectators stand at the edges of the street.2012-04-29 +2 copiesDecember 28 20092009-12-28