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A line of women in white saris with gold borders walks in a procession outdoors, each balancing a white clay pot with pink-painted rims on her head. They wear yellow and red marigold garlands and carry bundles of green leaves in their hands. Bangles and a hair clip with red and blue stones are visible. Smoke rises in the background among palm trees, and a corner of the frame shows another row of people in white.

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A street procession of women in white saris with gold borders, each wearing yellow and red marigold garlands. Many carry white clay pots with pink rims on their heads, and some hold bundles of green leaves. Smoke or flame rises from pots in the background, with palm trees and a tiled roof beside the road. A man in white shirt and trousers stands at the right edge. No visible a person candidate is present.2010-02-18Outdoor procession of women in white saris with gold borders, each wearing yellow and red marigold garlands. Many balance large white clay pots with pink painted rims on their heads, some with flames or lit wicks on top. Several women hold bunches of green leaves in their raised hands and in front of them. A man in a yellow checked shirt stands at the right edge. Palm trees, a tree and a small building with a colourful painted wall appear in the background under a pale sky with smoke rising behind the group.2010-02-18Outdoor procession of women in white saris with gold borders, each carrying a white clay pot with pink rim decorations on her head, pots with flames and smoke rising from them. Many women wear yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands, and hold bunches of green leaves in their hands. A young woman in the foreground has a pink bindi, a hair ornament and a gold necklace, while a man in a yellow checked shirt stands at the right edge. Palm trees and a tiled-roof building are visible in the background under a pale sky.2010-02-18A procession of women in white and cream saris with gold borders walks outdoors past palm trees. Each woman balances a white decorated clay pot on her head, painted with pink and blue patterns, and holds green leafy branches with both hands. Many wear yellow marigold garlands with red flowers around their necks. Small flames and orange flags are visible in the background, and a rural road lines the scene. Several women in the foreground are prominent, and the group behind them continues the procession.2010-02-18A street procession of women in white and gold-bordered kasavu saris walks along a road, each balancing a white clay pot with pink painted rims on her head, the pots adorned with green leaves and flames rising from their tops. The women wear yellow and orange marigold garlands and carry leafy green bundles. Behind them, a large pink Ganesha effigy with a golden crown and yellow garland is carried by a man in white. Orange flags flank the road, with palm trees, a tall pole and a tiled-roof house in the background.2010-02-18A street procession of women in white and cream saris with gold borders, each balancing a decorated white pot with pink and blue painted rims on her head. The pots hold lit flames and are surrounded by green leaf bundles. The women wear yellow and orange marigold garlands around their necks and hold leafy sprigs in their hands. Flags with saffron pennants stand above the crowd, with palm trees and a clear sky behind. Men in white dhotis walk at the edge of the group.2010-02-18A road procession of women in white saris with gold borders walks along a paved road lined with orange flags and palm trees. Many women balance decorated clay pots on their heads, the pots painted with white and pink and wreathed with green leaves, and they wear yellow and white flower garlands. Men in white shirts and dhotis walk alongside and at the edges of the road. Orange flags flutter on tall poles, and a tower and houses stand in the background under a hazy sky. No a person candidate is visible.2010-02-18A long line of women in white and cream saris with gold borders stands along a paved path, each holding a brass kalasha topped with mango leaves, flowers and a coconut-like offering. Several wear sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold bangles. Strings of lights and foliage decorate the background.2017-03-11A road procession of women in white saris with gold borders walks along an asphalt road, each carrying a decorated clay pot on her head. The pots are painted white with red and pink markings and topped with green leaves. The women wear yellow and orange marigold garlands around their necks and hold green leaf bundles in their hands. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, and a boy in a yellow shirt and brown shorts walks at left. Orange flags on tall poles line the road, with palm trees, a low concrete building and a haze in the background.2010-02-18A long line of women in white and cream traditional sarees with gold borders stands along a path, each holding a brass kalasha topped with coconut, mango leaves and flowers, a ritual water-pot offering. Several wear sandalwood or kumkum marks on the forehead and beaded necklaces. Strings of lights and green foliage fill the background of what appears to be an outdoor ashram event, and a red carpet runs along the right edge.2017-03-11A procession of women in traditional Indian dress carries brass pots called kalasha, each topped with mango leaves, a coconut and white jasmine garlands. Women wear white and cream saris, one in a pale blue sari, another in a floral pink and white sari, and an older woman in blue. Several have white vibhuti marks on their foreheads, rudraksha malas around their necks and flowers in their hair. Behind them, a golden ceremonial trident and a tall ornate standard with embroidered orange and red panels are visible, along with a green banner with red lettering. Spectators stand at the edges of the street.2012-04-29 +2 copiesA street procession on a sunny day under a cloudy sky, seen from behind several participants. Men in white sleeveless vests and yellow dhotis, some with gold-yellow and red flower garlands over their shoulders, carry large terracotta pots on their heads. Several pots are topped with cone-shaped white flower arrangements and small coloured ornaments. Other participants hold bundles of green leaves. Men in white shirts and orange-clad figures walk among them, with a tall palm tree, utility wires and a flag visible behind the crowd.2006-11-13