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A 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.

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Outdoor procession on a paved road among trees. Under a large red and orange canopy with a yellow fringed valance and diamond-pattern border, a man in a long cream robe with gold border and a white stole, adorned with orange and pink flower garlands, stands at right holding up a white cloth. Beside him a smiling woman in a teal hooded cloak holds an orange and yellow cloth offering. Behind them, a man in white with glasses carries a small brass vessel, and other devotees in blue, red and grey clothing walk along. A ceremonial parasol with embroidered panels is visible at upper right.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.2006-04-01A procession outdoors beside a wooden cabin with a red and orange canopy banner reading "DHYANAPE..." (Dhyanapeetam), decorated with an elephant and a bird-in-sun emblem. A man in white kurta with a rudraksha-style neck cord carries a silver tray holding a coconut-like offering. Nearby, a woman in a bright blue hooded jacket smiles and gestures, a woman in a red top walks behind, and a young woman in cream dress with gold stripes and a red bead necklace dances in the foreground. Pine trees and bare branches are visible behind. No person is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance alone.2006-04-01Outdoor procession at a wooden lodge with pine trees behind. Under a red canopy with an elephant and a sun-and-bird emblem, with gold fringe, a man in a cream and gold kurta and white dhoti walks at right, wearing layered pink and red flower garlands and holding a white cup. Beside him a woman in a white and cream kurta with a dark red beaded necklace moves in motion at centre. At left, a woman in a blue hooded jacket and plaid scarf claps, and another woman in red stands behind her. Other devotees and a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella appear in the background.2006-04-01A 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.2006-04-01A festive outdoor procession on a wooded mountain road with tall pines behind. Under large orange and multicoloured ceremonial parasols, a smiling man in a fine cream-gold embroidered sherwani with a flowing white shawl and pink and orange flower garlands walks with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala carries a silver tray holding a coconut with a green sprig. Behind them, a woman in a blue hooded jacket covers her face with her hands, and others in orange and white robes and winter coats walk along, with decorated orange and red umbrellas and banners held aloft.2006-04-01Outdoor procession on a paved forest road beneath tall pines, with a large umbrella-like canopy in red, orange, green and purple fabric carried on a pole. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta with a white dhoti-style shawl and layered pink and red flower garlands walks at the centre, smiling and clapping, with a figure with an apparent a person appearance. Several people in white kurtas carry a coconut-topped kalasha on a tray and wear rudraksha-like beads, while others in saffron shawls, a woman in red sari, and a turbaned man follow. Orange flags and a small ornate parasol accompany the group. Several people in the procession are visible, and the scene reflects a ceremonial walk during an outdoor gathering.2006-04-01A procession on a paved mountain road among pine trees and mist. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a red tilak wears a cream embroidered kurta with a white shawl and garlands of pink and orange flowers, smiling and holding a folded white cloth. Above him an ornate umbrella with red, orange, green and purple fringe is held aloft. Behind him, a man in a dark fleece holds a golden framed plate with a purple and orange cloth and white flower garlands. On the left, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and glasses holds a silver tray with a coconut and green leaves, beside a woman in a teal coat. Other umbrellas with red and orange designs appear at the left edge, and a wooden pole stands in the background.2006-04-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path at a camp setting. A large red and yellow canopy banner reads DHYANAPEETAM partly visible, with yellow fringe and a lotus emblem. Beneath it a person in a saffron orange robe with a white flower garland walks at the front, smiling and raising a hand. Behind them a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl presses his palms together, and a woman in dark clothes with a beige shawl and red beaded necklace carries a decorated tray. Other participants in casual clothing and sandals walk along, carrying ornamented poles, a round embroidered fan and a gold-and-blue shield-like emblem. A white metal-roofed building and pine trees stand in the background. The orange-robed figure shows long swept hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm any identity.2006-05-03Outdoor 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.2006-04-01Outdoor procession under a red and orange canopy decorated with a painted elephant, lotus and bird emblem, with a gold-tasselled pole at the left edge. A man in a cream sherwani with a flower garland of pink and red blossoms and a white cloth in his hand smiles beside a man in white kurta holding a silver tray with a coconut and offerings. A person in a blue hooded jacket raises a hand in greeting in the foreground. Several smiling devotees in winter jackets and orange robes follow along a paved road among pine trees. The man in cream has long dark hair and a swept-back style with distinctive floral garlands, which is a compatible presentation for the a person candidate, though appearance alone is not conclusive.2006-04-01Outdoor photo on a snowy wooded road at a mountain camp. A man with long dark hair, seen from behind, wears a cream embroidered shawl with white and gold edging and a pink flower garland. Facing him, a smiling man in an orange-saffron shawl over white clothes bows with hands joined. Behind them, a procession canopy with red and orange tassels and a red banner reading DHYANAPEETAM with elephant emblems is carried by people in white, brown, green and red shawls, and a man in a knit hat and red-gold shawl claps. Snow patches and pine trees surround the road.2006-04-01