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Outdoor procession on a rural road at dusk, lined with palms and trees. Two large colourful parasol canopies with blue, red, green and yellow panels, white dove emblems and the word Dhyanapeetam dominate the frame, carried on long poles by men in white and orange. In the centre, a young man in a saffron-orange robe with a red tilak walks forward, and beside him a woman in a yellow sari leads the way. Many followers in white garments and orange shawls walk behind, with white vehicles and orange flags further back along the road. A small hand-held sign reads Be blissful is my message. a person is not clearly identifiable by appearance, so no candidate is named.

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February 16 20092009-02-16A large procession moves along a dusty rural road lined with dry grass and scrub trees. Several colourful ceremonial umbrellas with embroidered dove and floral motifs are carried on long poles over the crowd; the central one bears the word Dhyanapeetam. Many participants wear white clothes and rudraksha malas, while several men in saffron/orange robes walk near the front, including a man in a deep orange cloth with long dark hair. A woman in a blue sari and a foreign-looking woman in white and orange appear among the marchers. Orange flags and a small sign are visible further back. Dozens of people are visible in the procession, and no clearly identifiable a person is confirmed by appearance.2009-02-16Outdoor procession on a rural road lined with dry scrub and palm trees. Many devotees in white clothing and white shirts walk in a long line behind two large decorated parasols with red, blue and gold panels, white dove motifs and tasselled fringe. A yellow-and-orange umbrella stands at the left. Several men in saffron-orange robes walk in front, and women in white and saffron shawls, some wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, walk nearby. Two handheld signs read Gratitude is the greatest attitude and Be blissful is my message. Trucks are visible on the road behind the crowd.2009-02-16Outdoor procession on a dusty roadside with a crowd walking forward. Two large decorated parasols in red, green and gold with fringed edges are held aloft. A man in the centre wears a long saffron-orange robe and walks with his hands at his sides; he has short dark hair and no visible crown, garland or ornate jewellery, so his identity is uncertain. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with rudraksha malas walk around him, and a man in a light blue shirt plays a silver wind instrument. A woman in a yellow sari with a long stick stands near the front. Several others wear saffron shawls and orange cloth. Two hand-held placards on the right read "BE BLISSFUL IS MY MESSAGE" and "GRATITUDE IS THE GREATEST ATTITUDE". Dry scrub and trees line the road behind them.2009-02-16Outdoor procession on a paved road during a ratha yatra style walk. A central figure in a long saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair walks forward, flanked by devotees in orange and white. Above them, two colourful ornate parasols with tassels and fringe are carried on poles by men in white dhotis. A man on the right in white dhoti and shirt plays a large drum with a star-patterned blue and maroon cover, and a man in orange robes holds a white paper. A white van sits to the left, and a sign in the background reads 'BE BLISSFUL IS MY MESSAGE'. Trees and a clear sky complete the scene.2009-02-16A procession on a dirt road at an outdoor ashram venue. Three large parasols with red, yellow, green and blue panels, gold finials and tasselled edges are carried overhead by devotees in white and orange clothing. Near the centre a bearded man in orange robes with a flower garland and a wrapped headpiece walks forward, with another orange-robed figure beside him and a long line of followers in white and saffron saris, kurtas and orange shawls behind. A child in orange stands in the foreground. Dry grass, palm trees and a low wall lie beyond, and a light fixture on a cable crosses the frame.2008-12-27February 16 20092009-02-16A procession walks along a paved rural road lined with palm trees, shrubs and distant hills. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas wear orange or yellow shawls and sashes. Several men carry ornate ceremonial parasols and banners in orange, red, gold and multicoloured patterns, and others hold saffron flags on poles.2008-08-07A procession walks along a paved rural road lined with green shrubs, palms and a low concrete wall. In the centre, a man in saffron robes with a saffron shawl walks ahead, a garland around his neck, with a small figure in orange and a yellow cloth beside him. Behind them, a group of men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing orange or red shawls, carry ornate ceremonial umbrellas with gold tops and colourful canopies, plus orange flags on poles. A young boy in a green shirt walks at the roadside and a man in white stands at the right edge. Overhead are power lines and a grey sky, indicating a padayatra, a walking pilgrimage.2008-08-07Outdoor procession on a paved village road lined with green bushes, palms and a white house. Several barefoot men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange or red shawls, walk in a group. Two men at the front carry ornate decorated poles with red, gold and blue embroidered canopies. Behind them, men in saffron-orange robes carry flags and a small deity murti with flower garlands, while others follow in white and yellow clothing. Red flags are raised above the crowd, and a multicoloured umbrella canopy appears in the middle distance.2008-08-07A dense outdoor procession moves along a dirt road lined with banana plants and palm trees. Several large umbrellas in red, blue, green and orange panels, decorated with white dove emblems and fringed with tassels, are carried above the crowd; their panels read "Dhyanapeetam". Men in white dhotis and shirts, many wearing orange head cloths and rudraksha malas, walk closely together. A man in a bright orange turban and saffron-orange garments stands near the centre, and a trident is held aloft nearby. Behind them a long line of people carries offerings. An orange ceremonial flag hangs at the left edge.2008-07-17Outdoor street procession on a paved road lined with people. Large lilac and pink parasol-style canopies with red-and-gold lotus motifs and fringed edges are carried on long poles at the top of the frame. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style mala walks barefoot beside a bell-carrying attendant in orange. In the centre, a man in a white kurta with a dark cord around his neck holds a pole of a parasol. To the right, a figure in orange with a saffron turban, a long gold-beaded necklace and sandals walks alongside white-clad devotees, one holding a pole and a woman in a white sari. Behind them, an ornate banner and orange flags line the procession route, with a white truck on the left and shops with signs in the background.2005-12-31