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A dirt path lined with dried palm fronds runs through a palm grove under a partly cloudy sky. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange shawl over a pale top and walks barefoot. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk in a loose group; several wear white shirts with ribbon rosettes pinned to them and beaded necklaces. One man on the left wears a white shirt with a shirt-pocket badge and a bracelet, and another on the right wears a cap and a pink-and-green rosette. A man in a white vest with a red-and-white cloth at his waist stands to the left with a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Utility poles and a roadside billboard appear in the background.

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A photograph of a rural outdoor procession on a dirt path strewn with dry palm fronds, lined with coconut palms under a cloudy sky. A central figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and walks barefoot, flanked by men in white shirts and white dhotis. Several men wear pink and green identification rosettes and rudraksha or pendant necklaces. A man on the left wears a pink-and-green rosette with a pendant around his neck. A man in the foreground right wears a white shirt and a beige cap. One man in the center wears a white shirt printed with a portrait. A large portrait banner on a pole stands in the background.2006-11-13A photograph of a dirt path lined with devotees in white shirts and white dhotis, many wearing rudraksha malas and white Dhyanapeetam t-shirts with a printed portrait. At center, a figure in a long saffron/orange robe walks barefoot, with long dark hair, flanked by white-clad attendants. A man on the left wears a red waist cloth and a white vest, another has a tilak and red headband. Palm trees, a small roadside shrine with orange flags, and a blue-white sky are in the background, with a tall banner showing a portrait.2006-11-13A photograph of a dirt path lined with palm trees and small flagpoles bearing orange flags. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair walks barefoot in the centre with his palms pressed together in greeting. He is flanked by men in white shirts and white dhotis, several wearing rudraksha malas and pendants, who look toward him. Overcast sky and simple huts are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair and saffron robes, and the page links this event to him.2006-11-13A photograph of an outdoor procession on dirt ground under a partly cloudy sky with palm trees behind. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a red headband walks barefoot and is flanked closely by men in white shirts and white dhotis. Several men wear rudraksha malas and small red or white pieces of cloth. A man on the left wears a white vest and red waist cloth with a pink headband, and a man on the right in a white shirt wears a rudraksha mala. A street banner and a flagpole with orange flags appear in the background, with a tall dais or structure at left. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed central figure with long hair and rudraksha-adorned companions, shown walking in the procession.2006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a crowd walking along a sandy dirt path lined with coconut palms under a partly cloudy sky. In the foreground a man in a white shirt with a dark rudraksha-style mala and a pink-and-green volunteer ribbon looks toward the camera. Behind him, a figure in a long saffron-orange robe with long dark hair walks with hands pressed together in a namaste greeting, surrounded by people in white shirts and white dhotis. A younger man in a white shirt and cream trousers wears a T-shirt printed with a portrait and the word Dhyanapeetam. A man in a beige cap and white shirt stands at right beside a banner with a blue logo. Orange flags on poles appear at left, and a small thatched booth stands near the path.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13A photograph of an outdoor procession on a sandy path lined with palm trees and orange flags. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and an orange saffron robe presses his palms together in greeting, walking among a group of men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, many wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and pink paper badges. On the left, a man in a white vest and red sash wears a pink headband. On the right, a blue banner shows a portrait of a bearded figure and Tamil script.2006-11-13December 29 20102010-12-29A photograph of an outdoor gathering on a dirt path lined with palm trees under a partly cloudy sky. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wearing a saffron-orange robe stands with palms pressed together in a namaskar greeting. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing beaded rudraksha malas, bow or walk barefoot toward him. On the left, a woman in a yellow sari with a gold necklace and beaded mala stands among them. Saffron flags flutter on bamboo poles behind, and a sign with a dove-like logo and Tamil script is visible at right. The scene suggests a welcoming procession or greeting.2006-11-13Outdoor photo on a dirt ground at dusk during a ritual procession, with smoke rising from a fire in the background among trees. Beside them, another barefoot person in an orange shawl over white dhoti holds hands folded in prayer. Around them, many devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with rudraksha malas, walk or stand; a man in a light shirt and dark trousers stands at left with hands folded. A fire walk ritual is referenced in the scene.2005-12-31December 29 20102010-12-29October 17 20102010-10-17