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A procession moves along a paved path under leafy trees, led by people carrying large ornate parasols with red, green and black canopies decorated with white birds and gold motifs, and a gold fan-shaped ornament on a pole. Many devotees wear saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, while others wear white dhotis and shawls. Several women in white saris and children in orange and white walk within the group, some carrying small children. A red-ochre wall stands behind the crowd. No individual can be confidently identified as the a person from appearance; the figures are shown in ritual dress as part of the procession.

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A crowd of devotees gathers under a canopy of trees at an outdoor ceremony. Many wear saffron-orange garments, while others wear white dhotis and sarees with gold borders. Several people hold red and multicoloured parasols with fringed edges and the printed words Dhyanapeetam, and a gold ceremonial fan stands among them. Children in white and orange clothes stand close to adults. A red wall and leafy branches frame the scene. No one is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd.2016-01-15A procession of devotees moves under decorated umbrellas outdoors beneath trees. Several large umbrellas with red, navy and green panels and gold finials carry the words Dhyanapeetam. Many people wear saffron or orange robes, including shaved-headed men with bare upper bodies and rudraksha necklaces, while others wear white dhotis and sarees with gold borders. Children in orange and white robes walk among them, and a toddler in a red outfit stands at the left edge. A camera and tripod are visible at the right, and the ground has patterned mats.2016-01-15Outdoor ceremonial procession on a paved courtyard beneath palm trees. Several people in white dhotis and white saris hold tall yellow-gold poles topped with orange and red embroidered pennant-style banners, and a large multicoloured canopy umbrella with fringe stands at centre. A man at far left in white dhoti with bare upper body presses his palms together in anjali, and a person at far right holds a sugarcane stalk. Women in orange saris wearing rudraksha malas sit in rows on the ground in front, with a red stone structure and a carved stone pillar behind. A round brass emblem on a pole sits at upper left.2016-01-15January 15 20162016-01-15November 16 20152015-11-16January 15 20162016-01-15A crowded outdoor procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with trees. Many participants hold large decorated umbrellas in red, orange, pink and green with fringed edges and ornate finials. Men in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees with orange cloths walk among women in orange, red and blue saris and salwar kameez. A drummer in white dhoti and shirt plays a drum slung at his side. Participants carry bags and move in dense groups. No single person can be identified as a person from appearance here.2016-12-03January 01 20172017-01-01January 15 20162016-01-15 +1 copiesAugust 16 20172017-08-16August 01 20082008-08-01A festival procession in a temple courtyard with a large crowd. Several colourful ceremonial parasols, red, green and yellow with tassels, are held above a central group. At the centre, a man with long dark hair and a crown-like headpiece wears a red-and-gold beaded garland and a sacred thread, with a tall ornate gold necklace. Beside him, attendants in orange and saffron robes and white dhotis carry staffs and a trident-like standard. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with folded hands, and women in saffron and white saris hold brass offering trays. Behind them a red temple building and blue canopy frame the scene. a person appearance is probable for the central figure, based on the crown, long hair, gold necklace and ceremonial garland.2016-07-19