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A procession of men walking barefoot on sandy ground, each balancing on his head a white clay pot topped with a tall cone of tinsel in silver, gold, pink, blue and green, decorated with small colourful paper rosettes. The men wear white sleeveless vests, white dhotis with orange waist cloths, and garlands of yellow marigolds with red flowers around their necks, and they carry green leafy branches in their hands. Pot-bearing devotees line the background, and a hazy sky sits above the scene. The photo is a watermarked archive image.

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Photograph of a line of men in a village procession, each balancing on his head a white clay pot topped with a conical decoration of blue, pink, green and gold tinsel and paper rosettes, with leafy greenery tucked around the base. The men wear white sleeveless vests, white dhotis with orange-yellow sashes, and garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers across their chests. Several hold green leafy branches in their hands and walk in step on sandy ground, with more pots and decorated kalashas visible behind them.2010-02-18A procession of men walking in a crowded outdoor street. Several men carry white clay pots on their heads, each topped with bundles of green leaves and tinsel crowns in purple, green, gold and blue. The men wear white sleeveless vests, white dhotis and bright orange waist sashes, with yellow and orange marigold garlands around their necks. Some carry bunches of green leaves in their hands, and smoke or haze drifts behind them.2010-02-18Outdoor festival procession in which several men in white sleeveless vests and white dhotis with orange waist sashes carry clay pots on their heads, each pot topped with a cone of colourful tinsel and green leaves. Many wear yellow and red flower garlands, and some carry bamboo poles with leafy branches. Behind them stand more devotees in white and orange, and in the background a large red banner shows a smiling saffron-robed man, presumably a portrait, beside palm trees.2010-02-18A large outdoor procession of men in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests, with orange waist sashes and flower garlands, walks along a dirt path while balancing tall decorated pots on their heads. The pots are topped with colourful tinsel cones in pink, purple, green and blue, and many carry green leaves in their hands. Behind them a crowd of white-clad devotees fills the grounds, with palm fronds and marigold garlands lining the foreground. Two banners hang above the crowd showing a portrait of a bearded saint in an orange turban against a red background, with printed text. A man in orange robes stands at the left edge near the procession.2010-02-18A procession of barefoot men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests walks down a dirt road, several carrying large decorated pots on their heads. Each pot is crowned with a tall cone of white flowers and red-green tufted tops, and their bases are wrapped in red and white. Many wear yellow and white flower garlands across their chests, and the men at the front have red waist sashes. One man at left wears an orange dhoti and an orange turban. Spectators in white shirts and checked shirts line the road. Behind them a red and blue banner and an orange flag stand against palm trees and hills under a cloudy sky. The scene resembles a kavadi or pot-carrying procession. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2006-11-13A 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.2006-11-13Outdoor festival procession on bare earth with a crowd behind a rope barrier. Several men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests, with orange-yellow waist sashes and yellow-and-white garlands, walk barefoot carrying tall clay pots on their heads. The pots are topped with tinsel cones in pink, purple and green with round colourful paper ornaments, and bunches of green leaves are held in hand. A man in white shirt and dhoti with a yellow shawl stands at right near a red mat strewn with flower garlands and palm fronds. A cameraman with a video camera on a tripod is at left. Smoke rises in the background.2010-02-18A street procession of men in white sleeveless vests and white dhotis with orange waist sashes, most wearing long yellow and red marigold garlands. Each man balances on his head a white clay pot topped with a tall cone of tinsel in magenta, purple, blue, green and gold, decorated with leafy greens and round paper rosettes. Behind them, other participants in white shirts and orange cloth stand in a crowd. The procession appears to be a kavadi or pot-carrying walk.2010-02-18Outdoor procession on a sandy path lined with palm trees and a crowd of onlookers in the background. Four or more men in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests walk barefoot, each wearing a yellow waist sash and long garlands of yellow and red flowers. Each man balances a terracotta pot on his head, some with flower decorations, and several carry bundles of green leaves in their hands. Behind them, decorated wooden carts or ratha-like structures with orange cloth and flowers are visible, and a faint smoke haze rises at the back. The scene appears to be a temple-style festival procession with kalasha-bearing devotees.2006-11-13Outdoor procession on a rural road with a line of men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests, wearing red waist sashes and yellow-and-orange marigold garlands. Several men carry tall conical structures on their heads, decorated with white flower garlands, red-and-white tips and small green-red flags, set on clay pots. Behind them, a saffron flag and a red and gold ceremonial vehicle are visible among palm trees and dry scrubland. Men in white shirts and dhotis walk alongside, and a few spectators in checked shirts stand at the right edge. The men at the front are barefoot, with ankle ornaments. Bright daylight with a partly cloudy sky.2006-11-13Outdoor procession on a dirt road with a line of men walking barefoot in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests, each wearing yellow and orange marigold garlands and red waist sashes. Several men balance tall conical floral structures decorated with white jasmine on large decorated pots on their heads, topped with small green and red ornaments. Behind them a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and white shirt walks with a folded orange cloth. Onlookers in white shirts and a woman in a green sari stand at the sides, with palm trees and hills in the background and a red-and-blue banner and orange flag visible. The scene resembles a temple or ashram procession. Upper-left corner shows a small blue logo.2006-11-13A festival procession on a dirt road with palm trees and a crowd behind. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk in rows, several balancing tall white jasmine-garlanded clay pots on their heads, each topped with colourful paper flowers and pink, blue and green streamers. Men wear orange waist sashes and yellow marigold garlands; one man at lower left and another in the foreground near a bell hold marigold garlands. A man in a white shirt at right watches the procession. Drums and handheld bells are visible among the participants.2010-02-18