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Outdoor procession scene: a long-haired figure in orange robes and an orange headband sits on an ornate silver-trimmed carriage decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands and balloons, gesturing with a raised hand. Above him a multicoloured canopy with fringed tassels, lettered with 'Dhyanapeetham', shades the carriage. A man in a black jacket and orange headband stands at the rear, and an orange flag is planted on the carriage. In the foreground a young man in a black-and-brown striped t-shirt stands facing the camera. The white-and-silver carriage is set against blue sky and trees.

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Outdoor festival procession under a clear blue sky with tall trees behind. A seated man in orange-saffron robes with long swept-back hair, an orange headband, a rudraksha mala and a white and red-orange flower garland sits on a silver ornate carriage beneath a multicoloured canopy umbrella with tassels and the word Dhyanapeetham printed on it. He smiles and raises his hand. Beside him a man in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie, wearing an orange headband, also smiles. Orange flags on poles flank the carriage, and a young man in a brown and black top stands in front. Teal, yellow and orange balloons and marigold garlands decorate the carriage, with a white cloth draped over its edge.2007-12-25Outdoor festival procession on a decorated float under a clear blue sky. A central figure with long dark hair, a red-orange headband, an orange robe and a long garland of white and red flowers sits under a multicoloured canopy with fringed tassels and the printed word Dhyanapeetham. a person by appearance: long swept-back hair, orange robe and garland, seated under the canopy in a carriage. To his right, a man in a black suit, white shirt and red tie, also wearing an orange headband, sits on the silver-decorated float. In the foreground a young man in a dark sweatshirt with orange stripes looks toward the camera. Orange flags on poles, marigold garlands and clusters of colourful balloons decorate the carriage.2007-12-25Outdoor procession on a decorated carriage under a multicolored canopy with tassels and a dove emblem, with orange flags on poles. A man with long dark hair, an orange headband, an orange robe and a white and red floral garland sits on the carriage. Beside him, a man in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie wears an orange headband. A trident finial and gold ornamented pole are visible. In the foreground, a man with glasses and curly hair walks past. a person seated in the carriage in orange robes with rudraksha-style and gold adornments, matching the Brahmotsavam procession context.2007-12-25Outdoor festival procession under bright sunlight. A seated figure rides a silver ornate ceremonial carriage with embossed sun-motif panels, holding a golden trident-like staff, wearing a white turban, a white garland and an orange-red garment. Colourful fringed umbrellas with blue, red and yellow panels shade the carriage. A white horse with a gold-edged white cloth and red-trimmed saddle pulls it, and a man in a dark suit holds a bunch of yellow, green, blue and white balloons beside it. Onlookers and other devotees in orange stand along the route.2008-12-29A festival procession on a decorated silver ratha or chariot, with a seated figure in orange robes, a white turban-style headpiece, and multiple white and red-and-white flower garlands. The seated figure has long dark hair and is smiling, one hand resting on the silver railing. Overhead, ornate yellow, green and blue parasols with tassels and orange flags shade the chariot, and yellow, green, blue and white balloons are tied around it. A dense crowd of men fills the foreground and sides, some holding phones, with a stone wall behind.2008-12-29A festival procession on a sunny day, with a horse-drawn carriage and a decorated umbrella. A long-haired young man in an orange saffron cloth and a garland of white and red flowers sits on a silver-covered seat, while a man in a black suit, white shirt and red tie sits beside him, both wearing orange headbands. Above them a multicoloured canopy with tassels and an embroidered label reads Dhyanapeetam, flanked by tall orange flags. A golden trident and a golden staff stand at the sides, and bunches of marigolds and balloons decorate the carriage. Onlookers are visible at the left, including a man in white ritual clothing with a sacred thread and a boy in a striped top. a person's presence is only appearance-based and uncertain, so the role is given as the seated young man in saffron.2007-12-25A photograph of a festival procession in an open ashram courtyard. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a gold-patterned white turban, saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland, sits on a silver palanquin-style seat and holds a gold staff. Above him, red and green umbrellas with tasselled fringes shelter the seat, and bunches of coloured balloons are tied to the frame. A young attendant in cream clothes with a gold chain stands at the left, and a bearded attendant in orange robes stands at the right near a silver panel. Behind them, a crowd of devotees, many in white, watches; several women and girls are visible, and orange and green bunting hangs over the low ashram buildings.2008-12-29Outdoor festival procession with a decorated silver-and-gold ratha or palanquin-style carriage. A man in orange robes with a white and gold turban and a red-and-white flower garland sits on the carriage, one hand raised to hold a red, yellow, blue and green umbrella with gold tassels; a second, red-and-blue umbrella also shades the carriage. A younger man in a cream sherwani with a gold chain stands beside him. Orange flags and clusters of multicoloured balloons decorate the carriage. A dense crowd of devotees in white clothes, many with orange shawls and beads, surrounds it, and a drummer's hand is visible at the carriage base.2008-12-29A festival procession on a decorated silver palanquin. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair, a white and gold turban, a red and white flower garland and a gold-tipped staff, sits on the seat with an arm resting on the rail. Beside him a young man in a cream sherwani with a gold chain holds a multicoloured umbrella pole. Above them two fringed umbrellas in red, green, yellow and blue with lotus motifs shade the palanquin, and balloons in orange, red, yellow, blue and white are tied to the frame. Behind, a crowd of devotees in white and colourful salwar kameez watches; a man in a white T-shirt with a lanyard stands at left and saffron flags hang at the edge.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29Outdoor procession photo under a bright blue sky. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange headband sits on an ornate silver-coloured carriage seat, wearing a white-and-red-flower garland with a gold ornate necklace, smiling. Above him a multicoloured canopy with tasseled fringe reads Dhyanapeetam, with a white balloon behind. To the right a smiling man in a black suit, white shirt and red tie with an orange-and-red headband stands near an orange banner. Marigold garlands decorate the carriage, and a child is partly visible at lower left.2007-12-25A festive procession on a decorated ratha or chariot. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a gold-and-white turban, red and white flower garlands and a gold bangle, holds a gold trident-topped staff while sitting on an ornate silver-framed seat. A young attendant in a cream sherwani with an orange sash stands at the left edge of the chariot. Above them, two colourful umbrellas with red, green, yellow and blue panels, lotus and bird motifs, and tasseled fringes shade the seat. Clusters of red, orange, blue, yellow and white balloons are tied to the chariot. Devotees in white and orange stand along the roadside, including a bearded man in orange robes at the right. Beige and white buildings with tiled roofs appear in the background.2008-12-29