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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.

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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.2006-12-26A 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.2006-12-26A procession in an open dirt courtyard with a floral and kolam-style rangoli on the ground. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a white flower garland, standing with palms together over a bed of yellow and pink marigold petals. Behind him, several ornate umbrellas in red, blue, orange and yellow with decorative fringes are held aloft by men in white dhotis and white shirts, and a tall pole-mounted saffron flag rises at left. Nearby, a woman in a maroon sari holds a floral offering, men in orange shawls and white clothing walk and stand around, and a cameraman films at right. A green tractor-trailer and small buildings are visible in the background.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor procession on dirt ground. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland, carrying a small brass tray or basket of offerings. Around him, men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts, several with orange shawls, walk under large multicoloured parasols with gold finials. A row of drummers with drums stands to the left, and a green tractor is parked at the left edge. On the ground a large white rangoli kolam floral design sits in front of a carpet of yellow and pink flower petals. A man in white dhoti on the left stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Photographers with cameras appear at the lower right.2006-12-26December 25 20062006-12-25A 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 26 20062006-12-26A photograph of a festival procession on a dirt road. A central figure in an orange robe with a long white and orange flower garland stands with palms pressed together in greeting, smiling, with long swept-back hair, a tilak and a rudraksha mala. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas wear rudraksha malas, and women in white saris carry a brass tray of flowers and offerings. Large red and gold ceremonial umbrellas with floral borders are held aloft above the group, and a red and gold fan-shaped banner is carried at right. Thatched structures and a pale building stand behind. a person is shown as the garlanded central figure in orange, and the description is based on those cues. Approximately seven to nine people are visible.2006-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesA festive outdoor procession under bright sky with palm trees and strings of colourful bunting. Several large umbrellas with multicoloured canopies and gold fringe, decorated with blue lotus-like emblems, are carried above the crowd. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a purple flower garland, holding his hands together in a greeting gesture. Nearby, saffron-robed men wear rudraksha-style beads and gold chains, and women in white saris walk with brass plates holding oil lamps and offerings. Red and orange flags fly at right, and a video camera operator films at the edge of the frame. The crowd is dense, with many people visible on the path.2008-12-31December 23 20092009-12-23December 30 20062006-12-30