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Outdoor ceremony at a temple courtyard under two large colourful umbrellas with fringed tassels, one reading Dhyanapeetam. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a white-covered chair at centre, with another orange-clad person beside them on a mat. Standing rows of men in white and black clothing face the scene, several in black shirts with a printed portrait on the back. A stone shrine on the right holds a deity murti garlanded with multicoloured flower strands. The setting is a tiled paved area with a sunny sky and trees behind.

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December 25 20062006-12-25A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits barefoot on a white-draped seat placed on a teal cloth and a woven mat outdoors. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and a white and orange flower garland hangs around the neck with a red tilak on the forehead. Behind him stand about a dozen men in black shirts and dark trousers, several holding ornate umbrellas with red, green and orange fringed canopies and round red-and-gold fans. Two priests in orange robes sit to the left beside brass trays, oil lamps and small vessels, and a stone temple wall stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a garland and a red tilak, consistent with a presentation of the page's subject, and is placed centrally as the honoured figure receiving ritual attention.2006-12-25Outdoor temple scene in daylight under a clear sky. A seated person in orange robes sits on a white-draped chair on a green mat at the front, receiving garlands, while a man in orange robes sits cross-legged on a raised platform at the right beside a decorated deity murti adorned with garlands. Around the chair, young people in orange clothing sit on the ground, some holding long bamboo poles topped with orange flags. Behind them, people in black and white clothing stand in rows near two colourful umbrellas and a drum. A water tank on a tower and a corrugated metal shelter appear in the background. The temple shrine has carved grey stone pillars and gold-trimmed decoration.2006-12-25A festival procession on a street with a silver-framed open carriage under colourful multicoloured umbrellas bearing the words Dhyanapeetam and dove emblems. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, a saffron-orange cloth draped over his body, a red-orange headband and white flower garlands sits on a silver throne-like seat, with a white cushion behind him. Men in white shirts and orange sashes walk alongside, holding the umbrella poles and marigold garlands. Orange flags fly above. The moment shows a ratha/palanquin-style procession with devotees accompanying the carriage.2007-12-25A festival procession on dusty ground, with a decorated ceremonial carriage shaded by several large umbrellas with red, orange and navy panels, dangling tassels and white bird emblems. Beneath them a seated figure in a dark jacket and white garland of flowers is carried forward while a crowd of mostly white-clad devotees, many wearing orange sashes or headbands, walks alongside. Bamboo poles frame the left side, and a few people in the foreground are cut off by the frame. Several umbrellas bear the printed name NithyanandaPeetam. a person probable: appearance cues are limited to the dark jacket and garland, so identity is uncertain.2007-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A festival procession in an outdoor street setting under a clear blue sky. Several orange and multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas with tasselled edges and bird-emblem motifs are raised above the crowd, and tall orange flags stand among them. A man in a dark suit and red tie, with an orange headband, rides in a decorated vehicle draped with flowers and garlands; a red balloon floats nearby. In the foreground, men in white dhotis and shirts walk with shaved or white-marked foreheads, one playing a flute-like instrument, and a large ornate golden banner with red and green embroidery stands on the left. Bystanders in maroon and white clothing fill the lower right.2007-12-25Outdoor procession on a sunny day: a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a flower garland and an orange headband rides a silver ornate palanquin-style carriage beneath large orange, red and blue umbrellas with fringed tassels and a dove emblem. Men in white shirts and dark trousers walk alongside, some holding umbrella poles and yellow-and-white flower garlands, while one wears a saffron cloth over his shoulder. Pale yellow buildings and a blue sky form the background. a person is the seated rider in saffron robes, headband and garland, shown during the procession.2007-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25