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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.

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A 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.2008-07-17Large 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.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.2008-07-17A dense outdoor procession moves along a dirt road lined with trees and walls. Many men in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing orange headbands and orange-and-white shawls, walk closely packed while raising their hands. Several multicoloured umbrellas with blue, red and gold panels and tassels are carried above the crowd, and orange flags wave at left and right. Near the centre, a figure in orange clothes with an orange turban and garland walks among attendants, and a brass trident is held aloft. Men in blue and yellow shirts play drums in the crowd, and people carry offerings on trays. Canopied stalls and a flag-draped area appear in the background.2008-07-17A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road lined with trees and a low wall. Several multicoloured parasols with blue and gold patterns and white dove emblems lead the crowd, and their fringed edges hang over the foreground. Many people in white clothes and saffron-orange garments walk among them, some carrying trays of flowers and offerings. A tall orange flag with a blue emblem rises at right. Tented canopies with purple and maroon draping stand in the background. Most people appear to be men, with some women visible. Their identities cannot be determined from the image, so no one is identified.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 of devotees and attendants in white and saffron-orange clothing. Several large colourful parasols dominate the top of the frame, each with panels of red, green, blue and orange, white dove motifs, gold floral emblems and fringed tassels in pink, blue and green. The word Dhyanapeetam is printed along the parasol edges. A few people in the foreground wear orange headbands and orange shawls, and one woman in the centre wears an orange headscarf and a white garland. A golden staff with an ornate finial rises at the centre. Many people hold up brass vessels or lamps on the right, and a bald man in orange stands near the right edge. Behind, a white bus with a person lettering is partly visible.2008-07-17A large procession moves along a dirt road lined with cloth and signage, with a long line of people in white and saffron clothing carrying brass pots, fruit and flower offerings on their heads. Three large umbrellas with multicoloured panels and tasselled edges, printed with white doves, lotus-like motifs and the word Dhyanapeetam, shade the central offerings. A golden trident-topped staff is carried at the front. A man in the centre wears an orange turban, a white-and-orange shawl and a flower garland, while men in saffron robes and orange shawls walk alongside. An orange flag is held at the right edge. Brass pots and fruit trays are carried in the crowd, with buildings and a wall at the right.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.2008-07-17January 01 20082008-01-01