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A 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.

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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 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.2006-11-13A joyful crowd of young men and some women in white kurtas and dhotis, many wearing saffron-orange scarves or headbands, raise their fists and arms in celebration outdoors beneath tall coconut palms. Several have bangles and wristbands, and some are smiling or cheering with open mouths. A person in the lower right holds a camera, and a rope runs along the lower edge of the frame. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person in this image.2007-12-25A large outdoor crowd of devotees in white clothes gathers under palm trees and colourful canopies at an ashram setting. Many men and women stand with palms pressed together in namaskar or raised hands, a common gesture of devotion. Several men wear white shirts printed with a portrait and the word Dhyanapeetam, and many carry white cloth bags with blue lettering. Two tall ornamental parasols with bright red, yellow and blue fringed tops shade the crowd. Behind them, two framed portraits on a decorated stand show a bearded figure in orange and a figure in a red and white garment. A flag with an orange band rises from the scene. Some women wear white saris and rudraksha malas, and a few people have white paste markings on their foreheads.2007-07-28Outdoor 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.2010-02-18Outdoor village gathering on sandy ground beneath tall palm trees. In the foreground a line of young men in white shirts and white or khaki trousers, some in dhotis, stamp and clap in a rhythmic folk-style dance with arms raised. Seated women in saris and older attendees watch from plastic chairs and mats at the side. Behind them a silver SUV, a thatched shelter, a banner on a pole, and more spectators fill the open field under a bright overcast sky.2006-11-13A joyful outdoor crowd of young men and boys in white kurtas with orange scarves and orange sashes celebrates under coconut palms. In the foreground a man in white with an orange headband raises a fist mid-jump, while others cheer, clap and raise their arms. A man on the right with a broad smile and a camcorder-holding companion stand among the group, and a woman in a pink top and red skirt smiles at the right edge. Several people hold cameras or video equipment. The scene suggests a youth games or dancing moment, with a rope visible at the left.2007-12-25Outdoor 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 village procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees under a cloudy sky. Men in white dhotis and shirts, and women in saris, walk alongside a decorated palanquin topped with white floral arrangements and garlands. Several marchers wear red and orange cloths and garlands. A white banner hangs overhead, bearing a portrait of a robed figure with long hair and the text Dhyanapeetam. A woman in a grey sari carries a small child on her hip. Behind them stand palm trees and low hills.2006-11-13A 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 procession moves along a grassy path lined with tall palm trees under a pale sky. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk closely together, some in pale and pink shirts. In the centre, one man in a light blue shirt and grey trousers raises a ceremonial standard or pole high above the crowd. Behind the group, several decorated umbrella-style canopies in gold, red and blue are carried, along with orange flags on tall poles and a red-and-gold decorated banner. Dense green shrubs and a small building with a red-tiled roof sit at the left edge.2006-11-13