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A road procession in daylight with a crowd of devotees in white and orange walking behind colourful umbrellas inscribed DHYANAPEETAM. Two drummers in front, one in a white shirt and one in a red shirt with a red cloth draped over a drum, carry dhol drums with gold trim. A woman in a yellow-green saree carries a long pole. Behind her a figure in an orange shawl over white stands among others in orange and white clothing. A handheld sign reads BE BLISSFUL IS MY MESSAGE. Trees and a utility pole line the road, and a bus is visible in the distance.

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A large procession moves along a village road in warm evening light, with many people in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing orange or saffron shawls and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, two drummers play large double-headed drums with red cloth draped over them, while a woman in a yellow sari holds a long stick. Ornate ceremonial umbrellas with colourful embroidered panels and bird motifs are carried overhead, and an orange flag with a white emblem is raised. A sign held in the crowd and bright orange flags add to the festive, devotional atmosphere of this ratha yatra style march.2009-02-16A large procession moves along a paved road lined with palm trees, with a crowd of devotees in white and saffron. Two drummers in white dhotis lead the way, one in a white shirt and one in a red shirt, playing large drums with red cloth draped over them. In the centre, a woman in a yellow sari plays a long wind instrument. A figure in an orange robe walks in the middle of the group. Two ornate multicoloured umbrellas with fringe and gold finials are carried above the procession. A cardboard sign reading "BE BLISSFUL IS MY MESSAGE" is held aloft, and a white bus with a sign follows behind. Some participants wear white garments with saffron stoles and lanyards.2009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16Outdoor procession on a paved road during a ratha yatra style walk. A central figure in a long saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair walks forward, flanked by devotees in orange and white. Above them, two colourful ornate parasols with tassels and fringe are carried on poles by men in white dhotis. A man on the right in white dhoti and shirt plays a large drum with a star-patterned blue and maroon cover, and a man in orange robes holds a white paper. A white van sits to the left, and a sign in the background reads 'BE BLISSFUL IS MY MESSAGE'. Trees and a clear sky complete the scene.2009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16Outdoor procession scene at a dusty roadside. A large multicoloured canopy with fringed tassels and a banner reading Dhyanapeetam shelters the crowd. Men in white shirts and a saffron-robed figure with long dark hair in orange clothing stand near the canopy poles, while a devotee in white and yellow sits with curly hair in front. Several people hold hand drums and a white-clad crowd fills the lane. A gilded decorated platform and a black cloth-covered stand stand at right, and a wooden sign reading Be Blissful is My Message appears at left. A monk in orange stands on the platform at upper right. The photo shows a ratha-style procession with ceremonial umbrella and drums.2009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16