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Outdoor photograph of a crowd of devotees in white ritual clothes holding large ornate umbrellas with multicoloured tassels, panels printed with the word Dhyanapeetam and dove emblems. Men in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand among women in white and cream saris with garlands, while seated devotees fill the foreground. Palm trees, a metal-roofed shelter and bunting appear behind them. No figure in the scene shows the distinctive presentation needed to identify a person, and the people are visibly ordinary devotees, so the candidate field stays none. Many people are visible, so the crowd is counted as large.

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A procession on a dirt path under a clear sky, with palm and tree foliage behind. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe and a long white garland, and walks under a red and multicolored ceremonial umbrella fringed with tassels. Beside and behind him, a woman in white sari with an orange border carries a covered brass tray. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk with the procession, some holding umbrella poles, one carrying a basket. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a tray of offerings, and an older man with grey hair wears rudraksha beads. Several umbrellas display a blue and red emblem with the text Nithyananda Peetam. The central figure matches a person cues of long hair and orange ornate clothing with garland, though identity is uncertain.2007-01-01A crowded outdoor procession in bright daylight, with many devotees in white ritual clothes moving past large ornate parasols. Several umbrellas are red, orange, green and cream with tasselled fringes and gold finials, printed with a dove emblem and the word Dhyanapeetam. Men in white kurtas and dhotis, some with orange saffron shawls, raise their hands and arms in the air, while women in white and cream saris with braided hair stand near the edge, one with palms pressed together in greeting. An orange flag flies at the left and palm trees and a construction yard appear in the background.2007-12-25A dusty village path during a procession, lined with colourful striped umbrellas on poles carried by men in white dhotis and shirts. Several people in saffron and orange clothing walk at the centre, a woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland leading, and beside her a woman in white with an orange border carries a woven basket with a small white pot. Men in white and a man in a white shirt holding a container stand along the path; a small bright string of pennants runs overhead. Banana trees and palms frame the background.2007-01-01A photograph of a large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on the ground and standing along a low wall. Many people wear white shirts and white dhotis or saris, with rudraksha malas around their necks, and several have sacred ash marks on their foreheads. Several women in saris with folded hands are seated in prayer. Above them stand several colourful umbrellas with red, green, orange and blue panels, long fringed tassels and printed emblems. Behind the crowd are a covered stage structure and strings of festive bunting, under a bright sky with palm trees.2007-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01December 28 20062006-12-28Outdoor procession at Bidadi Adheenam during a temple-style festival. A large multicolored canopy umbrella with the word Dhyanapeetam printed on its fringe is carried on poles above the crowd, with a second canopy behind it. Orange flags with a blue dove-like emblem are held aloft by men in white shirts and white dhotis. Women in sarees, some with orange shawls, walk among them, and a boy in white stands in the foreground. A man in white on the right faces away, and a videographer is visible on the right side. Dry grass, palm trees and unfinished ground form the background.2007-12-24December 27 20072007-12-27December 23 20082008-12-23December 28 20062006-12-28December 23 20082008-12-23December 25 20072007-12-25