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Outdoor photograph of a procession on a dirt road between young trees and a low concrete wall, with a palm at right and a blue sky above. Devotees in saffron and orange robes walk in front, many in white dhotis and kurtas, while drummers beat large drums and a person in a white garment and orange cloth walks at the left edge. Several umbrella-like canopies in orange, red and yellow with decorative tassels are carried above the group, and orange and red flags are raised along the route. A figure in white stands further back near the left trees. The people appear to be moving in a festival procession toward the temple.

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A photograph of a procession on a dirt road between young trees and a concrete boundary wall. Several dozen people walk toward the camera, many in white dhotis and shirts, others in saffron-orange garments. Drummers in the foreground play large two-headed drums, one in a patterned shirt and yellow dhoti, others in white. Behind them, people carry a tall ornate umbrella-style canopy with colourful fringed panels, along with orange and red flags on poles. Green foliage and a grey sky with clouds frame the scene.2009-06-09A procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with a concrete block wall and palm trees. At the centre, a man in saffron robes with a garland of white flowers is carried or escorted forward, holding a red and gold object, while others in white dhotis with yellow shawls walk beside. Ornate umbrellas in multicoloured embroidered fabric and tall gold-tipped staffs with decorated pennants lead the group, and orange flags flutter above. Several men in white with orange or yellow sashes carry flower offerings in brass trays. A few women in saris and a small child stand at the right edge.2008-08-07July 12 20062006-07-12July 12 20062006-07-12Outdoor procession on a dirt road at dusk, with devotees walking between two large umbrellas on poles. The umbrella canopies are orange, red, green and blue with gold motifs, tassels and a white dove emblem, and one reads DHYANAPEETAM. Behind them, many people in white dhotis and kurtas and saffron-orange shawls carry orange flags on tall poles, and a drummer beats a drum at left. In the foreground a man with saffron-orange cloth, white ash marks on his forehead and beads around his neck faces the camera, and a man in a striped shirt with a saffron-green shawl plays a drum. A compound wall and trees line the road.2007-12-29Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt path under a pale blue sky with scattered trees. At the centre, a man in an orange robe with a garland walks beneath a large ornate red, yellow and green canopy umbrella, with an orange-robed figure beside him. Around them, people in white dhotis and white shirts walk and carry drums; drummers in white and dark shirts beat large red-and-white drums at right. A crowd of mostly white-clad devotees follows, with a few women in saris on the left and a mound of earth beside the path.2006-12-23December 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt road between a grey breeze-block wall and palm trees. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas and others in orange robes walk in a group. At the centre, a man in orange robes carries a small figure or image on a tray, with a flower garland around it. Men on the right and left hold ornate umbrellas (chatras) with red, gold and blue embroidery, and others carry saffron flags. A young child in a blue shirt walks among them. Men in white carry trays of flowers. The scene appears to be a pada yatra, or walking procession.2008-08-07A procession moves along a dirt path lined with trees and scrubland. Several men in saffron-orange robes walk in the centre; one in front carries a small deity murti or statue wrapped in flowers, and another holds a bundle of flowers. Behind and around them, men in white dhotis and shirts with orange or yellow scarves walk and carry decorated ceremonial parasols with red, gold and blue embroidered panels and fringed tassels, plus a small orange flag. Two children in colourful clothes watch from the right side of the path, and a black speaker box rests near the left edge. A pada yatra style walking procession is shown, but no specific person can be identified from appearance.2008-08-07Outdoor photo of a padayatra procession walking along a dirt road past a rocky embankment and a white-walled building with a tiled roof. Leading the group, a figure in orange robes carries a small deity murti in a decorated frame adorned with garlands. Behind, several men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow or orange shawls carry colourful ornate umbrellas and a decorated kalasha-style standard, while others in saffron shawls walk alongside. A child in green shorts and a woman in a white sari watch from the roadside. Palm trees and a white vehicle appear in the background.2008-08-07A procession moves along a dirt road lined with trees and a low building. At the front, a man in saffron robes and a white-dressed devotee carry decorated ceremonial umbrellas with colourful patterned canopies and fringes. Several men in white dhotis and orange or saffron shawls walk alongside, some carrying banners and flags. In the centre, a figure in orange robes holds a small deity murti garlanded with flowers and decorated with an orange cloth. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and orange follows, with a few children watching from the roadside. A parked white vehicle and palm trees appear in the background.2008-08-07A dusty dirt road procession moves between dry trees under a hazy sky. Several men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts carry ornate multicoloured umbrella-like canopies on poles, with red, orange, blue and gold panels. A drummer in white holds a drum at the centre. Other white-clad devotees walk alongside, with a person in orange cloth visible at the right edge. A procession with ritual canopies and drumming on a village road.2006-12-30