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A village road procession moves between crowds lining both sides under a clear hazy sky, with palm trees and tiled-roof houses behind. At the centre, a figure in a red costume with a red-and-white cap walks ahead of a drum player in white dhoti and a large bass drum, followed by a brass band with tubas and trumpets. Men in white shirts and dhotis carry tall torch-like poles with flag-topped finials on the right. Behind the band, saffron flags line the route and an arch with a decorated banner spans the road. Onlookers on the left include men in white shirts, a woman in a red sari and women in dark sarees.

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A road procession moves forward past a crowd lining both sides of a paved street. In the centre, a costumed figure with a large white face, red outfit and red hat walks ahead of a marching band of men in white shirts, white trousers, red caps and red-and-white socks, several playing drums and brass instruments. Spectators in saris, shirts and dresses stand along the roadside, and young men at right hold tall bamboo poles. Orange flags and an arch with a printed banner stand in the background, flanked by palm trees and tiled-roof houses.2010-02-18A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees, with a large crowd of devotees dressed in white dhotis and kurtas. Drummers in front play large barrel drums, and a man on the right blows a long brass horn. Several men carry tall ornate parasols with orange and gold fringe and red and blue emblems. A man in an orange robe and a saffron-clad sadhu walk in the middle of the crowd. A man in blue shirt in the foreground watches the procession. A ceremonial standard with a trident rises above the group in the background.2010-02-12July 01 20142014-07-01Outdoor evening procession on a dirt path lined with coconut palms and a thatched fence. Devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas stand on both sides, many with hands folded or raised. At the centre a drummer in a red-and-white garment beats a barrel drum while men in white walk ahead. Further along, a deity murti is carried under an ornate golden umbrella-style canopy with decorated banners on poles. A woman in a blue dress stands at the right edge with a shoulder bag. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a dusty orange-brown dirt road lined with tall banana plants and a wire fence on the left. Drummers in white dhotis and white shirts play large barrel drums, one wearing a teal shirt and red cloth, while a boy in a teal shirt and dark patterned clothing walks among them. Men in white shirts and white dhotis line both sides and walk behind, some with white caps and garlands. Ornate decorated chariots or palanquins with orange and yellow canopies are visible in the distance under a hazy sky. A dark-clothed man stands near the right edge. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2010-01-01A road procession moves between tall green trees as musicians lead the way. Two drummers play large barrel drums, and a man in the centre plays a long wind instrument, with another wind player beside him. Several men in saffron or orange shawls and white dhotis walk in front, and a man on the left wears a white shirt and a beaded mala. Behind them a large crowd of men and boys in white shirts, dhotis and dark trousers stands along both sides of the road with hands folded in greeting. No individual is clearly identified as the teacher; the scene shows a ceremonial procession with drums and folded-hand greetings.2006-09-17A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and a metal signboard. Musicians in white dhotis and white shirts play a long drum and a wind instrument, and a double-headed drum. Behind them, a large group of children and young people in saffron-orange robes walk in a line. A figure in the middle wears a white garment and a long garland, carrying a decorated ceremonial standard, with a saffron-and-gold banner and a tall parasol-style canopy above the procession. In the foreground a young boy in a red-striped shirt looks toward the camera. Uniformed police officers stand by the roadside on the right. Roadside structures include a green-roofed shelter and a gate.2013-03-10December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees. In front, young drummers in red shirts, white dhoti-style trousers and yellow waist sashes play drums and cymbals. Behind them, a decorated ratha carries garlands of white and yellow flowers and gold finials. Men in white dhotis and shirts and boys in yellow and blue walk along, with spectators and a painted banner arch in the background.2008-12-30December 29 20082008-12-29Street procession in a village lined with coconut palms and tiled roofs. Men in white shirts and white dhotis stand along the left side of the road, some with rudraksha or red thread bracelets. On the right, uniformed brass and drum band players in white tunics, red sashes and red-and-white striped socks play trumpets and drums. A man in white holds a microphone near the centre. Between them, a large costumed figure in a red and maroon outfit with white shirt sleeves walks on the road, with rose petals scattered on the asphalt. Behind is a thatched arch hung with orange flags and a yellow banner reading in Tamil and a logo of a deity image, with banana stalks and orange pennants lining the route.2010-02-18July 11 20062006-07-11