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A procession on a dirt road lined by a grey concrete block wall, palm trees and green shrubs under a bright sky. A man in white dhoti and an orange shawl plays a barrel drum slung in front of him, striking it with a stick. Behind him, a man in orange robes carries a brass tray, followed by a man in white with an orange shawl holding a tray. A person in an orange robe and a woman in a white sari walk in the line. On the right, a man in white with a yellow shawl walks beside the procession. A multicoloured umbrella with tassels, decorated with a central emblem, shades the group. Five people are visible in front and several more follow behind.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt path through palm trees and green foliage, led by a man in saffron-orange robes carrying a silver tray. Beside him another man in white dhoti and orange shawl holds a tray too. Under a colourful canopy with Dhyanapeetam emblems and fringe, a procession of white-clad devotees follows, including a man in white with a yellow shawl and women in white saris with yellow borders. A drummer on the left plays a drum with a pink cover.2008-05-13A procession walks along a dirt path between palm and leafy trees during Guru Purnima celebrations. A large yellow umbrella with multicoloured fringed borders and a red and green peacock-like motif is carried overhead, with smaller striped canopies behind it. Several men wear white dhotis and saffron or orange shawls, while a woman in an orange sari with a white garland walks near the front. Another woman in white with an orange shawl carries a tray of flowers. A cameraman in white clothing with a camera bag films from the right. Around twenty people are visible.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A procession on a dirt ground in front of a low brick wall, with palm trees behind. A young man in an orange sash and white dhoti at the front plays a barrel drum with a red cloth, while a central figure in orange robes holds a tray. A multicoloured parasol with a blue and gold pattern is held above them. Several people in white clothes with yellow sashes and a young woman in white walk behind, and one man wears a white shirt and orange cap at the back. Building blocks lie on the right side of the frame.2008-05-13Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees. A central figure with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron garment with gold trim, a white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace, walking under a multicoloured fringed canopy topped with a golden trident (trishul). Around him, men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white sarees walk alongside, several with orange shawls and rudraksha malas. Printed strips and small flags hang from palm fronds above. The distinctive long hair, saffron robe and ornate garland are appearance cues consistent with Swamiji (probable), walking in a procession under a ceremonial parasol.2007-01-01A procession of men in white dhotis and kurtas walks along a dirt road lined with palm trees and green shrubs. Leading the group, a man in an orange shawl plays a large pink-and-gold covered drum with a stick. Behind him, a young man in an orange shawl carries a silver tray, and a colourful striped umbrella with fringed tassels, printed with Dhyanapeetam, is held above the group. Men in yellow-green shawls follow, and a white building with a sign stands in the background.2008-05-13A procession on a dirt path through green trees and palms. Under a large umbrella-shaped canopy with a yellow top and multicoloured fringes, a bearded man in white with a saffron-orange shawl walks at the centre, carrying a trident-topped staff. Around him, men and women in white and saffron walk with garlands; a woman in orange wears a white garland and holds a flower tray. A cameraman in white with a bag films the procession from the right. Other palanquin canopies are visible behind.2007-07-29May 13 20082008-05-13October 01 20062006-10-01A procession on a dirt road beside a brick wall and wooden gate, under a tall tree and bright sky. A large umbrella with a multicoloured panel and the printed word "Dhyanapeetam" and fringed tassels is held over the group. In front, a man in white clothes with an orange shawl carries a silver tray, and a man in white with an orange shawl carries a drum with a red and pink cloth. Behind them, people in white clothes wear yellow shawls and carry items, a woman in white with a yellow shawl walks at the right, and a woman in white stands at the back. The scene shows a ritual walk with an umbrella and offerings.2008-05-13December 11 20092009-12-11June 09 20092009-06-09