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Outdoor procession under a canopy of saffron cloth and striped umbrellas with tasselled edges. At centre, a figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a white-and-green flower garland walks barefoot on grass. Around him, people in white dhotis and orange shawls carry long poles, and a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stands beside a drum and a peacock-feather fan. Drummers with hand drums and a large silver trident are visible in the background. Spectators stand behind.

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A festival procession moves across grass under bright sun. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and a white-and-multicolour floral garland walks forward, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a smiling expression; he is a sannyasi-style devotee, and the appearance does not sufficiently confirm a person candidate. Around him, devotees in white kurtas with orange shawls carry long wooden poles and orange banners, and drummers play at left. Overhead, orange umbrellas with green-red fringed canopies bear the printed words Dhyanapeetam and a dove emblem. Several onlookers stand in the background. The scene shows a ritual procession with orange flags, umbrellas and drums.2007-12-25A procession on a dirt path under bright sun, with red-orange flags and ceremonial staffs held overhead. At centre, a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe wears a white and multicoloured flower garland with a tassel pendant and walks barefoot-style in sandals; the figure is a candidate for a person based on his long swept-back hair and saffron robe, though this is uncertain. Around him, men and women in white dhotis and saris with orange shawls carry a trident-topped staff, a peacock-feather fan with a red emblem, and colourful umbrellas. A woman at left in white with an orange shawl holds the peacock-feather fan. White tents stand in the background among palm trees.2007-12-25Outdoor procession with saffron-robed devotees under orange flags and striped umbrellas printed with a 'DHYANAPEETAM'-style legend. Drummers in white on the left beat drums. In the centre a woman in an orange sari wears a long garland of white and red flowers and holds a bundle of greenery. Beside her a man in white with an orange shawl walks, and in front a young man in white kurta with an orange scarf carries a long pole. Crowd members in white and colourful clothing line the path under a bright sky with trees and a building behind.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees under a clear blue sky. Central figure in orange saffron robes wears a long white and orange flower garland and carries a trident, with a cloth wrap over the shoulders. Around them, men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry tall ornate staffs and a trident, while women in white saris with orange borders hold long poles and flower-decorated fans, and many red and orange flags flutter overhead beside a striped canopy. About fifteen people are visible in the procession.2007-12-25December 31 20052005-12-31December 24 20082008-12-24December 23 20072007-12-23A procession outdoors under ceremonial umbrellas. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head wrap, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a flower garland, walks forward; the cues are distinctive but the identity is an appearance-based candidate only, so it is labelled Swamiji (probable). Behind him, a young man in an orange shawl carries a brass tray of yellow flowers, while men in white dhotis and shirts with rosettes walk beside colourful fringed umbrellas printed with a temple design. A man on the right in white holds a video camera and wears an orange shawl. Red and orange festoons and marigold garlands hang overhead.2007-01-30December 25 20072007-12-25A street procession on a paved road lined with trees under a partly cloudy sky. At centre, a man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban wears a long ceremonial gold-bead necklace and holds small objects in his hands. Behind him, two large lavender umbrellas with red fringe and ornate panels are carried on poles. Orange flags and a white flag wave on the sides. Devotees in white dhotis and white garments walk alongside, including an older bearded man in white and a woman in white with a red bindi. A red drum with a white bird emblem is carried in the crowd. Colourful decorated banners hang in the background.2005-12-31December 30 20072007-12-30