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Dirt road through an ashram grounds lined with trimmed green hedges and a grassy verge, with palm and leafy trees under a clear blue sky. In the middle distance a figure in a flowing orange robe walks away down the path, and a person in white walks ahead of them. On the right, a woman in white clothes and glasses stands at the roadside holding a basket of white flower garlands, with another person in white beside her. A striped umbrella with tassels stands at the left edge, and blue and green balloons hang from a tree at top right near a white-roofed building with red flowering shrubs.

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Photograph of a dirt road lined with trimmed yellow-green shrubs, palm trees and a small flowering red bush, with white single-storey buildings on the right. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe walks away up the road, and a second figure in white walks ahead of them. At left, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl holds a multicoloured fringed umbrella bearing the Dhyanapeetam emblem. At lower right, a person's arm holds a tray of white jasmine garlands. Blue and green balloons hang from the tree at upper right. Sky is clear blue.2007-12-25November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of a festival procession on a dirt path lined with low green shrubs and palms, with a white building at left under a clear blue sky. Devotees in white clothing with yellow shawls carry ornate, fringed parasol-style standards in pink, blue and gold. A man in the right foreground grasps a pole of one standard, smiling, with white forehead markings and a rudraksha mala. Women in white saris with yellow borders walk in the middle, and an orange-and-red banner is visible among the marchers. Several more participants in white follow in a long line.2008-12-23December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a procession along a dusty dirt path lined with trees and shrubs. In the foreground, two shaved-headed monks in maroon-red robes walk alongside a woman in an orange shawl and a bearded man in a lavender shirt and white trousers. Behind them, a larger crowd of devotees walks in white clothing, some with orange shawls and garlands. Above, multicoloured tasseled umbrellas with printed lettering shade the path, and a red wall and small buildings appear in the background. The scene reads as a ceremonial walk among visiting monastics and devotees.2006-12-24December 25 20072007-12-25Outdoor procession on a dirt path with a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long white flower garland and holds his hands in namaskar, walking under a red-and-white fringed ceremonial umbrella held by a helper. Side umbrellas in orange, blue and red with fringe frame the scene. A woman in a white sari carries a basket of yellow marigold flowers and fruit on her head. Men in white carry orange-and-yellow trays. Palm trees and a thatched structure appear behind. The orange-robed figure has long hair and rudraksha beads, and the page names a person for this event, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so this is marked as unsure.2006-12-30A photograph of a dirt path lined with trimmed green shrubs and red flowering plants, with a whitewashed building and palm trees behind. A figure in a long orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a beaded necklace walks toward the camera with hands pressed together in greeting. On the right, women in white saris with orange shawls stand holding brass plates of marigold and white flowers, and an orange-and-red fringed canopy hangs overhead. On the left, a cameraman in white clothing films with a video camera. The scene feels like a ceremonial welcome procession at an ashram.2007-12-23A procession walks along a dusty dirt road in bright daylight, with three decorated umbrellas held over the group. Centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace walks barefoot; he has long dark hair and a striking appearance with distinctive long hair and orange robe cues. Behind him, a man in white kurta and dhoti carries a brass tray of flowers and fruit, wearing a red-and-gold shawl. Around them, devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with white and blue shoulder cloths, and women in yellow and grey saris follow; a cameraman on the left films with a shoulder camera. Umbrellas are red, white and multicoloured with fringed edges, and the scene includes simple buildings and palm trees.2006-12-29A photograph of a pada yatra, a walking procession along a dirt road lined with leafy green trees and a low stone wall. In the foreground two young men in white dhotis and white shirts carry round brass plates heaped with white flowers. Behind them a man in white with an orange cloth over his shoulder holds a tall stick with an ornate decorated fan-shaped finial. A man in white with a yellow shawl carries an orange flag on a pole. Further back, a figure in orange robes walks beneath a colourful canopy umbrella, with several white-clad devotees and orange flags following along the road.2008-08-07A photograph of a dirt path lined with green shrubs and palm trees under a clear blue sky, with a low white building with a tin roof and red-painted columns on the right, flowering red plants in front of it. A single person in a flowing saffron-orange robe walks away from the camera down the middle of the road, with a long necklace visible. The person is far off and small in frame. Golden morning light casts long shadows across the dirt.2007-12-22December 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copies