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Outdoor procession in dusty open ground with a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis. Two large multicoloured umbrellas with fringed edges and printed Dhyanapeetam emblems shade the scene, and a fan-like palm-leaf fan on a pole stands at left. A man in orange robes with a white flower garland and rudraksha mala walks at the centre, flanked by people in orange and white. In the foreground a woman in a green and maroon silk sari with a long braid and jasmine flowers stands beside musicians holding wind instruments. A man in a white shirt with a purple sash and a man in a maroon shirt stand nearby. Several dozen people are visible.

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A dense outdoor procession crowd under colourful striped umbrellas with tassels and orange flags on poles. A woman in the centre wears an orange-and-red sari, a white head cloth, and a white flower garland, smiling amid the crowd. Men in suits and ties stand near her, and many young people in white shirts press around. In the foreground, musicians play long wind instruments and round cymbal-like drums, and a man in a mustard shirt with a red-and-white sash gestures. Trees and a low wall frame the lane.2008-12-29December 27 20072007-12-27December 25 20062006-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A procession moves across a dirt ground past a white building with blue-and-white bunting strung overhead. Several large umbrellas with orange, red and green embroidered canopies and blue bird emblems are carried on poles, with a white canopy with fringe behind them. Men in white dhotis and shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas, walk in the crowd. Drummers play large barrel drums and a woman in a maroon sari plays a wind instrument. Near the centre, a figure in saffron clothing with a white flower garland walks among the procession, while a man in a red shawl holds a ceremonial staff. Others in orange and saffron clothing follow. Silver ceremonial staffs with ornate tops stand at left.2006-12-29December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 27 20072007-12-27December 27 20072007-12-27December 25 20072007-12-25December 27 20072007-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt path under a canopy of strings of small pennants. Several large decorated parasols with orange, blue and red panels and gold finials are carried above a crowd of men and boys in white dhotis and shirts with rudraksha malas. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long white-and-orange flower garland and has long dark hair, standing among the parasol bearers. Drummers play barrel drums, and a woman in a rust-coloured sari with gold jewellery walks in front carrying a ceremonial staff. A white van is parked at the right edge.2006-12-29December 23 20082008-12-23