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A procession walks along a street under a decorated canopy banner reading "Dhyanapeetam" in red, gold and blue with elephant motifs, supported by poles carried by men in white dhotis and shirts. A bare-headed figure in a saffron-orange robe with an orange head cloth and a white-and-orange flower garland walks at the centre, flanked by men in white. Several ornate umbrellas in red, pink and gold with fringes are held aloft, and a television camera appears at the right edge. Some carriers wear rudraksha malas. Ordinary shops and buildings line the roadside.

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A street procession on a paved road lined with greenery and utility poles. A central figure in an orange robe and orange head-covering walks with a white flower garland around the neck, flanked by men in white dhotis and shirts. Several men carry ornate ceremonial parasols and a long red-and-blue embroidered canopy with elephant motifs, and one holds a long wooden pole. A man in an orange shawl on the right, holding a camera, watches the procession from the roadside. Some men wear rudraksha malas. The scene reads as a ratha-style or ceremonial walking procession.2006-11-25November 25 20062006-11-25A photograph of a street procession on a paved village road lined with green trees and a whitewashed wall. Men in white dhotis and shirts carry long poles supporting a large red and blue embroidered canopy hung with orange tassels. At the centre, a figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland walks in front; he has a shaved head and no visible long hair, crown, or rudraksha, so the appearance cues are insufficient. A man in an orange shawl with curly hair walks at right near a video camera. Behind them, another decorated canopy and a small shrine with a lamp sit against the wall, and a few people in white and in a woman's sari follow the procession.2006-11-25Outdoor street procession in daylight with a central figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered cloth, an orange turban and a large ornate gold-and-orange beaded necklace, walking barefoot. Around him men in white dhotis and white kurtas wear orange shawls and rudraksha malas, some with vibhuti or tilak on their foreheads. Colourful umbrellas with fringed tassels shelter the group, and shops with signboards line the road behind them.2007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12July 11 20062006-07-11August 01 20082008-08-01A street procession moves along a narrow village lane. Several men in white dhotis and shirts carry large umbrellas in red, orange and blue with gold fringe and tassels, and others hold round red and gold shields edged with green. At the centre, a figure with long hair, an orange-and-gold robe, an orange-and-gold wrap, a saffron turban and a yellow-and-white garland walks with hands joined, a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance cues, flanked by men in white and in orange wraps wearing rudraksha malas. Blue-and-white houses and a parked white vehicle line the lane.2007-01-12Outdoor procession on a dusty village street during the Brahmotsavam festival. A figure in an orange-saffron robe, a matching orange turban, long dark hair and a gold necklace walks at centre, one hand extended; this matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of saffron clothing, long hair and a gold necklace, and the page places him at this procession. Two large white umbrellas with red fringe and ornate red-and-gold tops are carried on tall poles on either side. Behind them, men in white kurta-pyjama clothes and white lanyards carry poles and flags, and a decorated palanquin with colourful cloth and a golden deity figure is carried ahead. Shops and buildings line the street.2005-12-31A street procession on a paved road. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe, with a wooden-bead garland and an orange head wrap, walks barefoot in the middle of the road. Around him, men in white kurta and dhoti hold long poles that support large colourful ornamental canopies, with red, orange and blue panels embroidered with elephants, birds and geometric patterns. Other men in white and in shirts walk alongside, and a woman in a white shawl stands to the right. Parked buses and a palm tree are in the background.2005-12-31Outdoor street procession on a paved road lined with shops and signboards. A man in the centre wears an orange saffron turban, long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and an orange robe with gold border, walking barefoot. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts wear orange shawls, rudraksha malas and white vibhuti tripundras on their foreheads. Several large umbrellas with red, orange and multicoloured fringed canopies are held above the group. Palm trees and utility poles stand in the background under a pale sky.2007-01-12