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Outdoor procession at a river or water-side ghat under a clear blue sky. Several colourful ceremonial umbrellas with red, orange, green and yellow panels, fringed tassels and bird-emblem motifs are held aloft over a crowd of saffron-robed sannyasis, many bald or shaven-headed, and devotees. A central figure in an orange turban and orange shawl wears a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace and walks under the umbrellas. Nearby, a white-bearded man in orange robes walks beside him, and in the foreground a man with ash-smeared forehead and grey beard looks on. Women in saris and men in white shirts stand among the crowd, with photographers and onlookers in the background.

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February 02 20072007-02-02Outdoor procession under a clear blue sky with several large red, green and orange ceremonial umbrellas bearing blue dove emblems and the word Dhyanapeetham. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long orange turban and a long rudraksha-style beaded garland with ornate gold-toned necklace, with long swept-back hair, and raises a hand in blessing. Shaved-headed men in orange robes, one with a rudraksha mala, surround him, and a crowd of onlookers in white shirts and dhotis fills the background. A yellow-and-red ritual staff is visible at left.2007-02-02February 02 20072007-02-02Photograph of a dense outdoor crowd at a riverside procession near T. Narasipura, Karnataka. Two large colourful ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges and blue, orange and green panels are held aloft on poles. In the foreground a bald man in an orange robe with a draped orange shawl is surrounded by men in saffron and orange clothing. Behind him a man with long dark hair, orange robe and a long beaded necklace stands near a man with a shaved head in orange wearing red tilak marks. Many spectators in white shirts and dhotis press around them, and bright yellow marigold garlands are visible at the right edge. Trees and water are visible in the background under a clear sky.2007-02-02A photograph of an outdoor procession in a busy town street. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk among a crowd, some holding multicoloured and orange umbrellas overhead. A tall man in an orange turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at left, with his hands clasped. Beside him, an elderly bearded sannyasi in an orange shawl holds an orange cloth. Behind them, men in white shirts and other saffron-robed monks follow. A building with arched balconies and shop signs stands behind the crowd.2007-02-20Outdoor procession at a Brahmotsavam celebration under bright sunlight. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk in a line, many wearing white and orange garlands and gold-toned necklaces; one man in the centre wears a white cloth turban and a white flower garland, hands folded. A man at left in white with a rudraksha mala holds a wooden umbrella pole. Above them stand a wooden-handled ceremonial ornate parasol with a golden trident-like staff, red, yellow and blue umbrellas with tassels and decorative motifs, and orange flags. Devotees in white and orange clothing surround the procession on a dusty ground. a person is a saffron-clad figure with swept-back long hair in the group, but his identity is uncertain from appearance.2008-12-30Outdoor crowd scene under a clear blue sky with several red, orange and green fringed umbrellas held aloft, one bearing the printed word Dhyanapeetham. Several saffron-robed sannyasis surround a central figure in orange robes and an orange turban wearing a bead necklace, while a man in white with a long dark mala stands behind. A bald saffron-robed man bows his head in front, a woman in a teal sari stands at left, and a cameraman films at right. Bamboo poles and onlookers fill the frame.2007-02-02December 27 20082008-12-27December 30 20072007-12-30February 02 20072007-02-02February 02 20072007-02-02A street procession in a dusty village lane under a clear blue sky. Several saffron-robed monastics walk in front, carrying tall ornate umbrellas with blue, orange and gold panels, bird motifs and tassels, and a golden staff is held upright. A bearded elder in an orange wrap and a man in a turban-style orange headwear with rudraksha-style beads walk among them, while men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry the umbrellas and staff. Women in white and cream saris and men in white kurtas stand at the sides, with palm trees and decorative strings of lights above.2007-02-02