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A procession on a paved path with a large open field and palm trees behind. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban wears a white-and-orange floral garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, walking barefoot-adjacent in sandals. Men in white shirts and white dhotis walk around him, several holding long ornate golden staffs topped with trident-like finials. Above them are colourful ceremonial umbrellas (chatras) in red, blue and orange with gold emblems, tassels and dove motifs. Some attendants wear orange sashes over white clothing.

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A procession outdoors on a paved courtyard under bright daylight. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a white and orange turban-like head covering and a long white-and-pink flower garland walks barefoot beneath a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with a blue and orange canopy. Around them, men in white kurtas and dhotis, some with orange shawls, carry ornate red-and-gold umbrellas and tall staffs, and a man on the right holds a trident-topped staff. Other umbrellas with fringed canopies and small finials appear behind, with trees and a gate in the background.2007-02-06A procession walks across a paved courtyard on a bright day. At the centre, a figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap wears a long white and orange flower garland and walks barefoot-looking in sandals, with a bearded attendant beside him in white. Two colourful umbrellas with orange, blue and gold panels and the word Aadheenam-style lettering are carried by men in white shirts and dhotis, one with a gold trident-topped staff. A man in white with a shawl and a golden staff leads on the left, and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers walks in the foreground. Several men in white and orange shawls accompany the group, and more people are visible in the background.2007-02-06A procession walks along a paved road lined with trees under bright daylight. At the centre, a figure in saffron robes and an orange head wrap walks with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a long garland of white flowers with red blossoms. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts or saffron shawls walk barefoot. Several attendants carry tall ornate umbrellas in red, orange and green with the printed word Dhyanapeetam and dove emblems, while others hold golden staffs and a trident-topped pole. A sunlit roadside setting with a parked silver car at right.2007-02-06February 02 20072007-02-02December 27 20082008-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27Outdoor photo of a procession on a paved road lined with trees and a dirt field. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head wrap wears a long flower garland and walks barefoot, shielded by a large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with gold finials and tasselled edges. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, some with saffron shawls, carry further decorated umbrellas and long gold-topped staffs alongside. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers walks ahead on the left, and others in white follow behind. The scene shows a ceremonial walking procession.2007-02-06A procession on a paved road in bright daylight. A central figure in orange robes and an orange head covering, with a garland of flowers around the neck, walks with palms pressed together in greeting. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange shawls, carry tall decorated umbrellas in orange, blue and green with tasselled fringes and a golden kalasha-style staff. A woman in a white sari with a gold border carries a brass tray of flowers, fruit and a lamp-style vessel on her head. Trees and a low building with a flag stand in the background.2007-02-06A procession on a dirt road in daylight. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a long orange shawl wears a white and orange flower garland with a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and his long hair is swept back under a dark head covering; he has a distinctive appearance and is a probable Swamiji. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis carry a golden trident-topped staff and a golden staff, while devotees in white dhotis and white garments with rudraksha malas walk alongside. Above them, ornate orange, green and multicolored ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges and red-and-orange flags are carried. A concrete wall lines the road behind the procession.2008-12-28A road procession moves past trees under a bright sky. At the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe and orange head wrap, with a white flower garland around his neck, walks barefoot in the middle of the group. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls walk alongside, several holding long ceremonial staffs topped with gold finials. Behind them, ornate orange, red and multicoloured umbrellas with tassels and the printed word Dhyanapeetam are carried aloft. At the right, a woman in a yellow sari carries a brass tray of flowers, fruit and a yellow flower arrangement on her head. Four ceremonial umbrellas are visible in the procession, and roughly ten people are visible.2007-02-06A procession walks along a paved courtyard under a clear sky. At centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head covering wears a white and multicoloured garland and a rudraksha-style mala, walking between two ornate parasols. Behind him and around the procession, men and women in white shirts, white dhotis and white saris, some with orange scarves, carry decorated parasols in red, yellow and multicoloured embroidered fabric. Trees and a building with an arched facade appear in the background, with a bed of red flowers at right.2007-02-06December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copies