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A procession moves down a dirt road in an ashram setting. Bare-chested drummers in white dhotis beat large drums while men in white shirts and dhotis walk alongside. Several carriers hold brass trays of fruit and offerings, and many people in white stand along both sides. Saffron-orange flags on poles rise above the crowd, along with decorated palanquin-style umbrellas. On the left, a man with a red-orange headband and a rudraksha mala gestures with an outstretched arm, while a man on the right wears a red-orange headband and a rudraksha mala. Trees, a tin-roofed building and a utility pole sit in the background under an overcast sky.

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A morning procession moves along a dusty dirt road past a low corrugated-roof building and a water tank. Many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas walk in a long column, carrying saffron and orange flags with a blue emblem and colourful painted umbrellas. Drummers in front beat drums and a man on the left plays a hand drum. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl walks near the front, and another in white with a yellow shawl follows. On the right edge, a figure in white and orange clothing stands partly visible. Trees and a clear hazy sky complete the scene.2008-12-23A procession moves through an open dirt area with men in white dhotis and shirts leading the way. Several men carry tall orange flags with blue emblems on poles, and a man in a white shirt printed with a portrait and the word Dhyanapeetam walks in front. Men with bare upper bodies play a drum and carry a curved horn-like instrument. Ornate multicoloured umbrellas and a palanquin-like structure appear behind them, and a crowd of devotees with raised hands lines a building on the right. Women in white and yellow saris hold trays of mangoes and sweets.2008-07-17December 29 20072007-12-29Outdoor procession on a dirt road under a cloudy sky, with saffron-orange flags bearing a blue emblem held aloft by men. Several shirtless drummers in white dhotis beat large drums, while a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and white shawl raises an arm amid the crowd. Women in white saris and men in white shirts and dhotis carry brass trays of fruit and sweets, and crowds line a building on the right, many with hands raised. Colourful umbrellas and decorated palanquin-style canopies appear in the background, with trees beyond. Festival procession atmosphere.2008-07-17A long procession of white-clad devotees walks along a dusty unpaved dirt road under a pale sky with trees behind. Two decorative parasols with red, yellow and multicoloured fringed canopies are carried aloft at the centre. Many men carry tall saffron-orange flags on poles. At right, a man in white with an orange-bordered dhoti plays a large handheld drum, and another person beside him plays a horn. Several men wear rudraksha-style neck garlands. The crowd stretches back into the distance, with more participants visible behind the front group.2004-01-01December 30 20072007-12-30A large outdoor procession on a village road moves past a low wall and palm trees under bright daylight. Dozens of men in white dhotis and shirts wear rudraksha malas and lanyard badges, many raising their arms and clapping. Saffron flags with a blue emblem and multicoloured striped umbrellas are carried above the crowd, along with tall decorated staffs. In the foreground a drummer in a red and green cloth plays a barrel drum, and a figure in saffron robes stands beside a garland of yellow and purple flowers on a wooden frame. Many more people are visible beyond, though their faces are less clear.2009-01-12A festival procession moves along a dirt path past a corrugated-roof shed and a low building. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with an orange headband and a dark rudraksha mala, looks toward the camera. Behind him, bare-chested drummers in white dhotis play large barrel drums, and a man in a white dhoti with a gold chain carries a tall saffron flag on a pole. Women in white saris carry trays of fruit and offerings, and a crowd of white-clad devotees lines the right side, some with raised hands. Colourful umbrellas and canopies appear in the background under a cloudy sky.2008-07-17A photograph of a flag-hoisting procession on a dirt road during a Brahmotsava celebration. Many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas walk in a crowd, carrying tall saffron and orange flags and colourful striped parasols with yellow-and-blue borders. Several drummers in white strike large drums at the front, and women in white saris with yellow shawls walk among them. A yellow-and-white banner hangs on a pole at left. Single-storey buildings, a water tank and trees form the background under hazy morning light.2008-12-23A wide outdoor procession on a dirt ground at a rural compound. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk in front, several carrying tall saffron-orange flags and large decorated poles with colourful ornaments. A drummer in white stands among them. Along the right, a large crowd of devotees in mixed clothing, including women in saris and a woman in lavender, watches and follows. A white-roofed building, palm trees and boulders sit in the background under a pale sky. A bald-headed person in the foreground faces away from the camera. No identifiable a person is visible; the procession is shown from behind and at distance.2008-01-01Outdoor procession on a dusty open ground with a large crowd of men dressed in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing orange shawls and garlands. Several figures in saffron and orange robes walk near the center, one with a long beard. Above the crowd, a line of decorated umbrellas and round banner-style parasols in red, blue, orange and yellow is carried on poles, with banana plants and orange flags visible at left. Tents and a stage structure stand in the hazy background.2008-01-01A photograph of a festival procession moving along a dirt road lined with palm trees under a bright sky. Drummers in the foreground play large barrel drums; one wears a yellow shirt and one a striped shirt, and a man in a striped shirt and white dhoti plays a drum. Behind them, men and women in white dhotis and white garments, some with red or orange shawls, walk beside colourful ornamental parasols and a white canopy carried on poles. Many orange and red flags wave above the crowd. A man in a white shirt holds a brass pot with flowers and fruit, and another carries a wind instrument. Several people in saffron-orange robes walk near the front. Huts and greenery frame the scene.2009-06-09