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A photograph of an outdoor procession under a red and gold canopy with yellow scalloped fringe and a diamond-patterned border. A man in a cream embroidered kurta with a white shawl, wearing layered pink and red flower garlands, smiles broadly under the canopy. Around him, an older woman in glasses and a leopard-print scarf smiles, a man in a purple cap and dark sweater stands nearby, and a person in an orange shawl claps. In the foreground, two people with dark hair are seen from behind, one wearing a white shawl and a rudraksha mala. Gold lettering is visible on the red canopy top.

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Outdoors among pine trees and wooden cabins, a long-haired man in a cream embroidered sherwani with a white and gold-bordered shawl and layered pink and red flower garlands laughs broadly and waves his right hand. A red bindi marks his forehead. Behind him, a man in a maroon knit cap and dark green sweater holds a long wooden pole of a decorated umbrella with red, green and purple tassels, and other people stand close by, including a man in a white shirt and a smiling man at right. A figure in orange and gold fabric is at the lower right edge.2006-04-01Outdoors under tall pines, a long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered garment with a pink flower garland laughs widely while clapping, beneath a fringed canopy with red, orange, green and navy tassels. Beside him stands a man in white with a dark brown shawl and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, holding a coconut decorated with greenery and flowers. Behind them a red and yellow umbrella-like ornament with floral embroidery and a bird emblem is visible, along with a red-and-orange banner, and a few smiling people in the crowd, including a bald man in a dark jacket and a woman in a pink top. A candidate matching a person is visible, with long swept-back hair, a garland and a gold-bordered garment; the page places him at the event.2006-04-01A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red mark on his forehead stands beneath a large ceremonial parasol with a pale pink canopy, red, orange, green and purple tassels, and star-patterned panels. He wears a cream embroidered silk kurta with a white and gold-bordered shawl wrapped at his waist and a rudraksha-style red necklace at his throat, and he gestures with one hand. Behind him, people stand in a wooded outdoor setting, including a man in white with a gold ornament, a man in a dark jacket with glasses, and a person in a teal coat. A round yellow and blue emblem with a white bird appears on a banner held by a person at left, and an orange and green floral-patterned banner is visible at right. The setting looks like a forest clearing with pine trees and a parked white vehicle at right.2006-04-01A procession outdoors on a snowy day, with a large red and gold canopy carrying partly visible painted lettering reading DHYANAPEETH and a lotus emblem. Beneath it, a man in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti wears pink and red flower garlands and walks at the front. Behind him a man in an orange shawl and saffron-orange garment helps guide the canopy pole, and an orange ceremonial umbrella-like piece is visible. Women in winter jackets, scarves and gloves, one in a green jacket and one in a tan coat, smile and wave. Pine trees and parked cars appear in the background.2006-04-01Outdoor gathering at a wooded camp with wooden cabins and a shingled roof. In the centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears a cream embroidered sherwani with a white stole, a coral-and-pink flower garland and a red bindi, and gestures with one hand. Above him a multicoloured fringed canopy is held on a long golden-tipped pole. Around him, several people in casual and winter clothing watch, including a woman in glasses and a woman in a blue jacket.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor procession in a pine forest with snow patches on the ground. A man with shoulder-length dark hair in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders wears a multicolored flower garland of pink, red and orange blooms. He raises one arm, holding a white cloth, and smiles upward. Behind him a large ceremonial umbrella with red tassels, orange and green panels and gold-tipped pole is carried by a man in a brown robe, with an orange flag on a pole. A woman with glasses and a shawl smiles in the background, and a person in a blue jacket claps beside him. a person: the man beneath the canopy has long swept-back hair and a flower garland, and is the central figure of a procession.2006-04-01Outdoor procession under a multicoloured fringed canopy (chhatra) held over a central figure in a cream embroidered kurta with a white dhoti-style wrap, wearing long pink and orange flower garlands and a red bindi, smiling with palms pressed together. Around him, men and a woman in casual clothes stand in a pine woodland; one man in a dark green sweater and maroon cap, another with a shaved head raises a hand, and a person in an orange-trimmed garment carries a silver tray with offerings. The chhatra's panels feature orange, blue, green, white and red tassels. Tall pine trees and bare branches fill the background.2006-04-01A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead walks through an outdoor crowd beneath a colourful striped parasol with red tassels, one hand raised in greeting. He wears a cream and gold brocade kurta with a white sash over the shoulder, and a dark cloth is draped around his neck. Behind him, other people in winter coats, including a woman in a light blue coat and dark gloves waving, follow along a path among tall pine trees. A purple and gold decorated item is visible at the lower edge.2006-04-01Outdoor procession among tall pines. A man with long dark swept-back hair wears a cream-coloured silk kurta and a white shawl, smiling and clapping as he walks beneath a large ceremonial parasol with multicoloured fringed panels in red, green, orange and blue. Around him are devotees: a woman in a green top and green trousers with palms together, a woman in a beige shawl, a man in a dark jacket, and an older woman in a blue shawl holding a tray with a coconut and offerings. Several people in white and pastel clothes stand behind. A parked car and wooden structure appear in the background. a person: long swept hair, cream ceremonial clothing and the shawl are the qualifying cues for the figure walking under the parasol.2006-04-01Outdoor procession under a red and gold canopy bearing the word Dhyanapeetham in yellow lettering, with a sun-and-bird emblem at left, beneath tall pine trees. A central figure with long dark hair wears a cream silk kurta and dhoti with gold borders and smiles while wearing pink and red flower garlands. Around him, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha-style mala stands at left, a woman in white clothes and a man in a blue hooded rain jacket hold up hands in the foreground, and several people in orange and white attire follow the canopy. Another woman in white with a cream shawl dances at right.2006-04-01Outdoor procession under a large orange and multicolored canopy with fringed edges and flags with bird emblems, set among pine trees on a hillside. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a cream embroidered kurta, white dhoti-style cloth, red and pink flower garlands and a bindi, smiling and clapping. Beside him a man in a white kurta and dark shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with a coconut and offerings. Another man in glasses wears an orange shawl, and a man in a purple turban stands at the right edge beside tall banners. A woman in a dark jacket and grey shawl claps at the left. The cues for the central figure are a flower garland, cream ceremonial dress and long hair, which is not enough for a firm identification, so the label is unsure. Several people are visible in the procession.2006-04-01Outdoor procession on a wooded mountain road with bare trees and pines behind. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta with white dhoti border and a white shawl, wearing pink and orange flower garlands and a red tilak, smiles while holding a small white cloth. Behind him a large multicoloured parasol with red fringe and tassels is carried over a red and gold ornate ceremonial object. Several people follow, including a woman in a dark knit cap and a woman in a blue jacket, along with a man in a maroon turban at right. A cluster of visitors walks along in a procession.2006-04-01