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A large procession moves along a paved road lined with palm trees, with a crowd of devotees in white and saffron. Two drummers in white dhotis lead the way, one in a white shirt and one in a red shirt, playing large drums with red cloth draped over them. In the centre, a woman in a yellow sari plays a long wind instrument. A figure in an orange robe walks in the middle of the group. Two ornate multicoloured umbrellas with fringe and gold finials are carried above the procession. A cardboard sign reading "BE BLISSFUL IS MY MESSAGE" is held aloft, and a white bus with a sign follows behind. Some participants wear white garments with saffron stoles and lanyards.

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February 16 20092009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16A road procession in daylight with a crowd of devotees in white and orange walking behind colourful umbrellas inscribed DHYANAPEETAM. Two drummers in front, one in a white shirt and one in a red shirt with a red cloth draped over a drum, carry dhol drums with gold trim. A woman in a yellow-green saree carries a long pole. Behind her a figure in an orange shawl over white stands among others in orange and white clothing. A handheld sign reads BE BLISSFUL IS MY MESSAGE. Trees and a utility pole line the road, and a bus is visible in the distance.2009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16A large procession of devotees walks along a rural road in daylight. Front centre, a man in a red shirt and white dhoti beats a large double-headed drum, and beside him a woman in a yellow saree plays a long wind instrument. Behind them a man in white plays a saxophone-like horn. Several multicoloured ceremonial parasols with blue and gold emblems are carried aloft, and a man in an orange robe walks near the middle. Many men and women in white clothes and rudraksha-style necklaces follow, some in white and pink sarees. A white bus with a painted sign and a handheld sign reading 'Be Blissful Is My Message' appear in the background, along with roadside logs and a small building.2009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16A dense outdoor procession moves along a dusty path under a clear blue sky, with trees and a low wall behind. Two large ornate umbrellas with multicoloured panels and tasselled fringes are carried above the crowd, alongside long poles flying orange and saffron banners. A man in white shirt and dhoti at the front plays a long wooden flute, while a drummer beside him holds a drum. A woman in a dark purple sari with gold jewellery and a red bindi walks at the centre, and many devotees in white dhotis, saffron shawls and orange garments follow. Some carry bundles of leaves and flowers. A young boy in white stands in the foreground.2007-12-25August 01 20082008-08-01February 16 20092009-02-16August 01 20082008-08-01