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Large outdoor procession moving along a dirt road lined with trees and tents. Several colourful umbrellas with a white dove motif and the word Dhyanapeetam dominate the foreground, their fringed edges swinging over the crowd. Dense crowds of men in white dhotis and orange-clad devotees with orange shawls follow, some in blue sports shirts beating drums. Tall orange flags wave at the left and right edges, and a figure in an orange turban and saffron garments walks near the center beneath a golden staff, with rudraksha-style garlands visible on devotees. Offerings and flower baskets are carried in the background.

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Outdoor procession through a dense crowd of devotees on a dirt road. Large multicoloured umbrellas in orange, red, green and blue dominate the foreground, decorated with white dove emblems, gold lotus motifs and fringed tassels, with the word Dhyanapeetam painted on them. Men in white and saffron-orange clothing walk among the crowd, and several orange flags are carried above. Trees, a low wall and a covered pavilion with blue canopy stand in the background under an overcast sky.2008-07-17A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road lined with trees and temporary structures under an overcast sky. Several large umbrellas in orange, blue, green and red panels, with white dove motifs and gold lotus-like designs, are carried above the crowd; the fringed canopies read DHYAN PEETAM. Behind them, devotees in white clothes and orange flags follow. A figure in orange robes and a red turban stands near the centre of the procession, and a priest in saffron carries a ceremonial staff. A few people in orange and white walk near the front, with a white banner at the bottom edge. The crowd is dense and fills most of the frame.2008-07-17Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with trees, with a large crowd of people in white clothes moving forward. Several colourful parasols with blue, orange, green and red panels and tasselled fringes are held aloft over the crowd, each bearing the word Dhyanapeetam and white dove emblems. Orange flags fly on the left and right. Some men in orange and saffron robes walk among the white-clad devotees, and a few people wear orange garlands. Ceremonial structures with blue and red canopies stand in the background beneath a cloudy sky.2008-07-17A large outdoor procession moves along a paved road lined with trees under an overcast sky. Several colourful umbrellas dominate the foreground, each with red, green, blue and orange panels decorated with gold motifs and white dove emblems. Dense crowds of men in white shirts and white dhotis walk behind them, while others wear orange and saffron clothing. Tall orange saffron flags flutter on poles at the left and right edges. Ahead, a palanquin-style float and a gathering of devotees are visible near a temple structure, with trees and a low building in the background.2008-07-17A large procession moves along a dirt road lined with trees and a low concrete wall. Many devotees in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange headbands, walk closely together. Several large colourful umbrellas dominate the foreground, each with a red, green and yellow border, blue medallions bearing a white dove and gold floral motifs, and fringed tassels hanging below. Tall orange flags on poles rise above the crowd. A man in a white shirt stands at the right edge beside the wall, watching. The procession appears to be moving toward a pavilion with draped orange fabric in the background, under an open sky with palm and eucalyptus trees.2008-07-17Dense outdoor procession of many devotees in white clothes with orange headbands and sashes, moving along a dirt path lined with banana plants and orange flags. Large colourful umbrellas with blue, green, red and orange panels, white bird emblems and the word Dhyanapeetam dominate the foreground, with tasselled fringes. A man in an orange turban and white garland, hands folded in greeting, walks near the center, flanked by saffron-robed attendants and a bearded man in orange. Mostly crowd members raise palms or hands in salutation. Banana trees and orange pennants line the route, with white-clad people stretching into the distance. A blue-lettered white banner runs along the bottom edge.2008-07-17A 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.2008-07-17A dense outdoor procession moves along a road through a crowd of devotees. Men in white shirts and white dhotis wear orange headbands and raise their hands, while others in blue shirts play a large drum. Several large multicoloured canopy umbrellas with tassels and peacock-like emblems are carried overhead, and an orange flag is held at the left edge. A brass trident is visible above the crowd, and a figure in an orange robe and orange turban with a flower garland walks near the centre. Many devotees carry offerings in baskets and trays on their heads, and tent awnings and bunting line the background.2008-07-17A dense outdoor procession moves along a dirt road toward a temple area. Several large umbrellas with multicolored canopies, white and blue dove motifs and gold emblems are carried above the crowd, with tasselled fringes. Orange and saffron flags on tall poles rise at left. Many devotees wear white shirts and dhotis with orange headbands and orange scarves, while others wear blue and yellow shirts. A man in a white shirt stands with hands folded at the upper right, and a figure in a white garment is visible in the background. Offerings and ritual items are carried among the people. No clearly identifiable central figure is distinguishable in the crowd.2008-07-17A dense outdoor procession moves along a rural road lined with palm and banana trees. Large umbrellas in green, red and orange with blue medallions and the word Dhyanapeetam mark the procession. Tall orange flags flutter above the crowd. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis wear orange headbands and rudraksha malas, some raising their hands. A group in blue shirts plays drums at the front. A metal deity murti or ritual object is carried high near the centre, and several people carry pots on their heads further back. A white banner with blue lettering runs along the bottom edge.2008-07-17A dense outdoor procession moves along a paved road lined with trees and low buildings. Several large umbrellas with multicolored panels and blue dove emblems, fringed with tassels, are carried aloft by men in white. Tall orange flags flutter on poles at left and right. The crowd is mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, with some in orange and blue clothing. A figure near the center wears an orange garment and a garland, surrounded by devotees. Cars and a white tent appear in the background.2008-07-17A dense outdoor procession moves down a dirt road lined with trees and low buildings. Large umbrellas with multicoloured panels and blue Dhyanapeetam emblems, with tasselled edges, are carried above the crowd. Behind them, a decorated palanquin and rows of devotees carry offerings and baskets. In the middle, a man in an orange turban and orange robe with a white garland stands among drummers in blue shirts. Many devotees wear white clothes and orange headbands, with raised hands. Orange flags hang along the route. A banner in the foreground shows the Dhyanapeetam web address.2008-07-17