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A 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.

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A 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.2006-11-13A 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.2006-11-13A 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.2006-11-13Outdoor 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.2006-11-13Outdoors at dusk on bare, dry ground, a central figure in an orange-red robe and matching orange turban stands barefoot with eyes lowered and hands joined, wearing a long white-and-pink flower garland. Around this figure, a ring of people in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar or folded hands, several wearing yellow and multicoloured rosette badges. Behind them a crowd of devotees, many in white, stands under a striped tent canopy with an overcast, lightly clouded sky. The scene appears to be a formal reception or inauguration gathering.2007-08-17November 13 20062006-11-13December 29 20102010-12-29December 09 20052005-12-09November 24 20062006-11-24A procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees, bamboo fencing and orange pennant flags. At centre, a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a long, loose hair walks forward with raised hand, while another saffron-clad sadhu in an orange turban and red-beaded garland walks beside, under a red and gold ceremonial umbrella. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts and onlookers in mixed clothing press close. A banner with a portrait is visible in the background.2010-02-18Outdoor photograph of a ceremony on bare earth under a striped awning and a cloudy evening sky. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban wears a long multicolour flower garland and a gold necklace, and stands barefoot with head lowered. Around him, many men in white dhotis and white shirts stand close, several wearing yellow and red rosette badges and lanyards; one holds a trident-like staff upright, and another holds a small trident. A young girl in white stands among them. Behind the crowd, more people and a row of colourful bunting are visible. Several onlookers have their hands folded in namaskar.2007-08-17