A photograph of a man in an orange saffron turban and orange saffron robe, wearing a long rudraksha mala, holding a wooden-pole orange flag with a blue bird emblem. He stands under a thatched shelter hung with orange flags, with a white temple tower behind him and a pale-blue arched monument with a chakra. Men in white dhotis and white shirts stand nearby, one with a grey beard on the left. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of a man in an orange saffron turban and orange saffron robe, wearing a long rudraksha mala, holding a wooden-pole orange flag with a blue bird emblem. He stands under a thatched shelter hung with orange flags, with a white temple tower behind him and a pale-blue arched monument with a chakra. Men in white dhotis and white shirts stand nearby, one with a grey beard on the left.

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Outdoor procession of devotees walking along a tree-lined street. In the centre, a figure in a full orange-saffron robe with a red bindi walks forward, arms at the sides. Around him, many people in white kurtas and white dhotis wear orange shawls and rudraksha malas, some holding long wooden poles with orange flags bearing a dark emblem. At the right, a man in an orange robe and orange turban carries a small saffron-clad statue of a sage decorated with a white flower garland on a red-cushioned tray. Ornate tasselled canopy poles appear at the top right.

Outdoor photo of a procession near the seashore with a pink temple-style building behind. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a swept-back head covering and long hair holds a saffron flag on a wooden pole and wears a dark rudraksha mala; this is Swamiji (probable), appearance-based on the saffron robes, long hair and rudraksha mala, and he is in the procession with a saffron flag. Beside him, a younger man in orange robes and a gold chain holds a rolled white cloth and another saffron flag. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk around them, and a thatched canopy with orange flags reading Dhyanapeetam is overhead. Bells decorate the temple facade and the sea is visible behind.

Outdoor procession on a village street lined with white houses and orange flags, with a crowd watching from the background. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange shawl over orange robes, a red-and-white flower garland with a rudraksha mala, and a red tilak. He walks forward smiling. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes and glasses looks toward him, and a younger attendant in orange carries a brass ritual bell or lamp on a tray. Other men wear white shirts and dhotis with orange shawls, and a man in a grey shirt stands at right beside a green hedge.

A procession with a central man in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange turban, long dark hair and a heavy gold necklace with a gold pendant, smiling with hands clasped in front. He walks beneath a purple and gold canopy with red tasselled edges, held up on long wooden poles. Around him are people in white dhotis and white shawls, including an older woman with grey hair holding a red and gold shield with a white bird emblem, and a woman in glasses in white. Behind them hang colourful bunting banners, and an orange flag flies. The scene is a street-side festival procession.

Outdoor procession scene with a crowd. A central figure in an orange turban and orange saffron wrap wears long rudraksha mala beads and a red tilak, smiling and raising one hand. He has long dark swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial appearance; this may be a person, with appearance-based uncertainty. To his left, a man in orange robes with a shorter hairstyle holds a wooden staff. To his right, a man in a white shirt and white trousers wears a beaded mala. Behind them, police and onlookers stand near a golden ratha/chariot canopy and red-and-gold decorated umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.

A photograph of a procession with a smiling man in the foreground wearing an orange turban, orange shawl and a heavy gold bead necklace, holding an orange flag on a wooden pole. Behind him a young child in a red and orange garland and women in white and maroon saris with gold borders stand among devotees. The man has a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him, devotees in white and a woman in a maroon sari with gold border join the procession.

A photograph of a procession at an outdoor festival, with palm trees and colourful striped canopy decorations overhead. A central figure with long dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron robe, a white and red flower garland, and layered gold necklaces, and smiles while walking. Beside him a bearded man in orange robes and a gold necklace, and another man in orange with a gold garland, walk with devotees. On the left a large orange ceremonial flag and a decorated orange and blue umbrella-shaped fan are carried. On the right a man in white with a yellow shawl looks ahead. Smoke drifts in the background. Several people are visible, most in orange sannyasi-style robes.

Outdoor procession scene under palm trees and a row of flags. A smiling man in the centre wears an orange saffron robe, a tricolour garland of white flowers with green, orange and white stripes, a long rudraksha mala, and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand around, one holding a tall golden trident-topped staff and another holding a wooden staff. A peacock-feather fan is visible at the lower left. The man's presentation shows several cues (long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, tricolour garland), but the image alone does not confirm identity, so he is described by role as a devotee at the procession.

Outdoor street procession on a tree-lined road. A man in the centre wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, waving with his right hand while smiling; he has long dark hair and a red tilak. Beside him, a man in saffron robes holds a folded cloth, and another in saffron stole holds a gold-topped staff. Around them, men in white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls walk with tall umbrellas in red, purple and multicolour tassels overhead. Several people raise wooden poles. Strong sunlight, a roadside bus shelter and trees in the background. a person cues: long hair, saffron robe and turban, rudraksha mala; the page names him as present at this event.

Outdoor procession with a central figure in an orange robe and orange turban, wearing a long dark rudraksha mala, walking with eyes lowered. Around him, devotees in orange and white clothing hold orange flags with the word DHYANAPEETAM printed on them, raising them and smiling. A man in orange on the right wears a gold necklace and a long beard, and another man on the left wears orange with gold garlands. A crowd of people in white and orange surrounds the walkers.

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