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Outdoor procession on a dirt ground beside palm trees and a small shed. A long-haired man in orange saffron robes and a long white flower garland stands at centre with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him, several ornate colourful parasols with fringed edges are held aloft by men in white dhotis and orange shawls. A crowd of white-clad men and women surrounds them, and a cameraman in dark clothing films at right. A green truck and a tractor stand at left, and marigold petals lie on the ground in front.

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Outdoor procession at an ashram-like setting with palm trees and a dirt ground. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a long white flower garland, hands folded in namaskar, standing before a flower-petal rangoli border of yellow and pink marigolds. Behind them, several decorative parasols in orange, green, and blue with peacock-like motifs are held aloft by men in white dhotis and white shirts. Devotees in white and saffron stand around, and a cameraman in an orange shawl films at right. Corrugated-roof buildings and a green tractor appear in the background.2006-12-26A procession outdoors under a bright sky. At the centre a man in saffron robes and a white flower garland walks with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him several men in white kurtas wear saffron shawls, and a man in white with a green-bordered shawl stands at right. Above the group a large multicoloured umbrella with fringed tassels and the words Dhyanapeetam is carried, with smaller decorated parasols beside it. Spectators and devotees fill the background, along with low buildings and trees.2006-12-26December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor procession in daylight with a large colourful ceremonial umbrella overhead, its panels in red, orange, blue and green with tasselled fringes. A central man with long dark swept-back hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and a white flower garland stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shirts and orange shawls walk alongside, some wearing lanyards and ID cards. Two smaller umbrellas with gold trim and red-blue emblems, and ceremonial tridents on poles, are visible behind. Trees and open ground form the background.2006-12-26A photograph of a procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a large white flower garland with red blossoms, smiling as he walks. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing orange shawls and ID lanyards, walk alongside. Above them, red, green and blue ceremonial umbrellas with tassels and printed Dhyanapeetam emblems shade the group. Further back, people in white and saffron clothing follow along the path.2006-12-26December 30th 20072007-12-30A photograph of a festival procession in an open outdoor area with palm trees and a low building behind. At the centre a woman in an orange saffron sari and a long white flower garland walks with her hands together, surrounded by men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing orange or saffron shawls. Above them several large ornate umbrellas in orange, red, blue and yellow with gold finials and fringed tassels are carried on long poles. A traditional kalasha-like tall decorated pole rises at the top left. A carpet of yellow and pink flowers and a kolam-like floor design lie in the foreground, and a man at the right operates a video camera. Some people carry drums or instruments. The scene looks like a ratha/procession with umbrella bearers.2006-12-26December 25 20062006-12-25December 30 20062006-12-30A festive procession outdoors among coconut palms on a dirt path. Three large colourful parasols with fringed edges, in red, blue, yellow and green panels, are held aloft over the central group. A central figure in an orange saffron garment with a white and orange headcloth, a white floral garland and a gold necklace walks at the centre, flanked by men in cream and white kurtas with orange shawls. Behind them, a golden trident standard and a parked white van are visible. Several smiling young men in orange and white clothing, some with flower garlands, and women in white and yellow saris follow the procession.2008-12-27A photograph of a procession on a dirt path with palm trees behind. Two large decorated parasols with multicoloured tassels and a smaller ornate parasol are carried above the group. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange wrap and a white-clad attendant walk at the front. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man in front wears an orange wrap, has long swept-back hair, and is central to the procession. Beside him an older bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks with a white-clad attendant behind him. Several people in white clothes and orange shawls, including women and children, follow, and a woman carries a drum with a red and gold face. A white stone structure stands to the right.2007-02-10A photograph of a street procession in a village setting. At the centre, a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and a red-and-pink flower garland stands with palms pressed together in greeting. He is surrounded by men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing orange scarves and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Two large ceremonial parasols with gold fringe, red and yellow panels and blue and green floral embroidery are held above and beside him. Behind the crowd, a palm-leaf canopy and bunting strung across the road suggest a festive occasion. a person: the central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a garland, matching the page's note that a person attended this event.2006-11-13