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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.

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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.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 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.2007-12-25Outdoor 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.2008-12-29Outdoor procession on a decorated carriage under a bright multicoloured canopy with tassels and a Dhyanapeetam emblem. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style garland of white and red flowers sits on an ornate silver and gold seat, smiling, wearing an orange headband. A man in a dark suit, red tie and orange headband sits beside him. Two more men in dark suits and orange headbands sit at the carriage edges. Tall orange flags, a golden trident and a gold finial frame the scene, and balloons are tied to the carriage. Devotees in the foreground are seen from behind under a blue sky.2007-12-25Photograph of a festival procession. A man in orange robes sits on a silver-decorated palanquin or ratha, wearing a white and gold turban, a red and white flower garland and a gold armband, holding a gold staff. Above him a multicoloured canopy with tasselled fringe shades the seat, and colourful balloons are tied to the front. A man in a cream and gold outfit with an orange sash stands at the left of the palanquin. Behind, a crowd in white and orange clothes watches, and some people stand with hands folded in greeting. A bearded man in orange robes stands at the right edge. Whitewashed buildings and a tiled roof sit in the background.2008-12-29Outdoor 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.2007-12-25A 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.2008-12-29A 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 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 20082008-12-29A decorated silver-plated ratha or procession chariot with embossed sun motifs carries a seated man under a multicoloured umbrella. He wears a white turban, an orange-saffron garment, and a garland of white and red flowers, and holds a golden trident-like staff. Balloons in blue, yellow, green, pink and white are tied to the chariot canopy, and a man in a dark suit holds more balloons at the left. A white horse with a gold-bordered blanket and red-and-black harness stands in the foreground. Bright daylight and blue sky frame the procession.2008-12-29