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A large crowd of men raises their arms and clenched fists outdoors under an overcast sky with palm trees behind them. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis, and one man on the left wears a white sleeveless top with a yellow waist cloth. A young man in the foreground wears a white shirt with a pink event badge and a rudraksha-style mala, while a man in the centre-left wears a pale checked shirt. A man in the centre wears a yellow and white garland. On the left, a tall pole supports a banner portrait of an elderly bearded man in white with a blue and orange logo. A dark speaker sits behind the pole, and many more people stand in the background among trees.

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Outdoor photo of a roadside procession under an overcast sky with palm trees behind. Many young men in white shirts and dhotis raise their arms and clenched fists, some smiling. A few wear orange or saffron dhotis, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A man in a white cap and white shirt stands among them. Behind the crowd, a palanquin or ratha with peacock-feather fans, a pink and green canopy and floral decorations is carried forward. A white shirt has a blue Dhyanapeetham logo. Many pink-and-green rosettes are pinned to shirts. Around fifteen to twenty people are visible.2006-11-13Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with coconut palms under overcast skies. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis raise their arms in the air and smile, several wearing rudraksha malas and one wearing a yellow-and-orange flower garland. Some men wear orange-red cloth around their waists. Behind them a decorated palanquin or ratha is draped with peacock feathers, pink and green fabric, and yellow marigold garlands. A man in a white shirt on the left holds a long ceremonial item. A Dhyanapeetam badge is visible on some shirts. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2006-11-13A roadside crowd of young men in white shirts and dhotis raises clenched fists and waves outdoors under an overcast sky, with coconut palms, a utility pole and distant hills behind them. Several shirts bear a printed portrait of a man with the word Dhyanapeetam beneath it, and some wear pink rosettes with the same portrait. At left, a decorated procession element with peacock feather fans, pink and purple cloth and garlands is visible. A man in an orange dhoti stands at right with folded arms, and a white vehicle is partly visible.2006-11-13Outdoor crowd gathered in a open field with palm trees behind, many men in white shirts and trousers, some raising hands and clapping. A large vertical banner on a pole shows a smiling man with a saffron-orange turban and orange garments, with a Tamil caption beneath. Orange flags flank the banner, and a tanker truck with blue-and-red lettering stands at left. Some people wear saffron-yellow shawls and blue wristbands; one bald man in white and yellow shawl stands at left.2010-02-18A large crowd of men and women stands outdoors on bare earth at a rural village ground, with palm trees, thatched huts and a silver SUV parked behind them. In the foreground many men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with arms folded, some wearing rudraksha-style necklaces and pink rosettes pinned to their shirts. Several men wear orange or saffron cloths tied at the waist, and a man in a blue checked shirt stands at right. Garlanded offerings of white flowers and green leaves lie on the ground in front. Behind them, women in saris of pink, red, yellow and blue watch, and a pink banner and a poster bearing a portrait are visible in the background. No individual in the scene is identifiable as a person.2006-11-13A large outdoor gathering of men and some women on a dirt field with palm trees, thatched huts and a parked silver SUV behind them. In the foreground many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with white vests and red-bordered dhotis, stand with hands pressed together or raised in clapping, some wearing garlands and ribbons. Women in colourful saris stand in the middle distance. Small floral offerings and garlands lie on the ground at the bottom edge near a metal rod. A large framed portrait is displayed on a stand among the trees at the back, and a blue banner hangs on the right. Scattered motorbikes and bystanders fill the background.2006-11-13Outdoor photo of a large crowd seated and standing before a row of coconut palms under a blue sky with clouds. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, while women wear sarees in turquoise, red, purple and yellow. Some men wear rudraksha malas and one bald elderly man sits at the lower right. A blue banner on a pole reads Dhyanapeetam and shows a portrait of a figure in a white turban and ochre-toned robe, which is a depiction on a banner rather than a physical person. No candidate for a person is physically visible among the people present, so the figure on the banner is treated as a depiction with uncertain identity.2006-11-13Outdoor photo of a large crowd of men gathered on a sandy open ground under an overcast sky, with palm trees and a tall lamp post in the background. Many wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, while others wear colourful clothes such as an orange-and-yellow striped shirt, a blue shirt, and a purple-and-white checked shirt. One man in the centre raises a fist in the air. A bald man on the right wears a white shirt with a yellow waist cloth and a lanyard. Most people are walking or standing close together, and a few are barefoot.A large outdoor gathering of devotees in white clothes, many men in white dhotis and shirts and women in white saris, packed together under tall palm trees at dusk. A uniformed police officer in khaki stands among the crowd near the centre. Stage lights hang overhead and a black speaker sits at the left edge. Two tall portrait banners on poles show a saffron-robed figure with long hair, and a blue banner runs across the background. Several people wear yellow or orange shawls and garlands, and a red plastic chair sits at the lower right.2010-02-18A large outdoor crowd gathers at dusk among tall palm trees at a Seeragapadi event. Many people in white shirts and white dhotis or saris stand packed together behind a bamboo barrier, while others in mixed casual clothing and saris fill the foreground. A uniformed police officer in khaki stands near the barrier. Large banners on poles show a portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a crown-like headpiece, beside Tamil text. Strings of lights and orange flags decorate the grounds, and a stage with lights and a blue canopy is visible in the background.2010-02-18A large group of devotees stands in two lines on a dirt road under a clear sky, with palm trees and a low building behind them. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts, and several women wear white saris with colored borders, some holding flower offerings. Two people on the right raise orange flags with a black emblem, and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds his palms together in greeting. A large blue banner on a stand shows a photographed portrait of a man with white hair and beard, and the printed text on the banner is not legible enough to transcribe. A small child in white stands near the centre, and a woman in a blue sari is at the far right.2009-07-10A procession on a dirt road in front of a concrete wall and palm trees. Several women in white saris and white tunics walk with hands pressed in anjali. The woman at center holds a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a seated figure in orange robes with a bead necklace and raised hand, set against a tree-root backdrop. Another woman carries a brass tray with yellow marigold garlands. Men in white kurtas and dhotis walk behind, one in a white shirt with an orange badge. Behind them a large decorated ratha with a red and green cloth, yellow marigold garlands and a tall painted figure with a golden crown rises above the crowd. A video camera is visible on the right.2010-07-24 +3 copies