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A 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.

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A festival procession on a dusty ground lined with palm fronds and garlands. Many men in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests, with yellow sashes and marigold garlands, walk while balancing tall conical decorations on their heads. Each cone is a mound of purple, green, pink and blue tinsel with bright rosettes, set on a white bowl-shaped base. A large crowd of spectators in white shirts stands behind. Two banners on poles above show a saffron-robed figure, and a man in white with a long-haired appearance stands in the foreground gesturing with his hand. Behind, a man in orange holds a camera on a tripod. Palm fronds and flower strings decorate the front edge.2010-02-18Outdoor festival procession on dusty ground beneath palm trees, with a large crowd of spectators behind. In the foreground, young men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests with orange cloth sashes carry tall kalasha-style pots topped with conical tinsel decorations in pink, purple, green and blue, each crowned with a small round ornament. The bearers wear flower garlands in yellow and white and hold green leaves. Among them, a man in an orange-and-white robe stands near the left edge. Hanging banners show a saffron-robed figure in a portrait, and a drum is visible at the right. Many spectators in white shirts and dhotis fill the background, and a blue-and-white house stands among the palms.2010-02-18Outdoor 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 large outdoor procession moves through a dusty field lined with palm trees under a hazy sky. In the foreground, many men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange-yellow sashes and flower garlands carry tall decorated pots (kalasha) topped with conical cones of green, pink, purple and blue ornaments, some with colourful tassels. Drummers in light blue shirts and white clothing play drums and cymbals at the lower right. Behind them a dense crowd of people in white fills the grounds, and smoke rises in the distance. Several tall red and white banners showing a portrait of a saffron-clad figure with a white beard are fixed on poles, along with a rectangular banner on the left. Palm fronds and marigold garlands line the foreground.2010-02-18A 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.2010-02-18Outdoor festival procession on sandy ground with palm fronds and palm trees behind. Many male participants in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests wear orange waist cloths and garlands of yellow and orange flowers. Each carries a pot on the head, a white clay pot decorated with tall cones of tinsel in pink, purple, green and gold, with small colourful paper fans on top. Behind them, a large crowd in white clothing watches amid smoke or haze. At the lower right, a man with long hair wears a white kurta, a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala, and holds flowers. A cameraman with a video camera on the left films the procession.2010-02-18Photograph 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 photograph of a large outdoor procession on dusty ground lined with palm trees. Men in white vests, white dhotis and orange-yellow sashes walk in front, many wearing garlands of yellow and orange flowers. They balance white pots or bowls on their heads, each topped with tall cone-shaped decorations of tinsel and foil in green, pink, purple and gold, with colourful pinwheel-like ornaments. Some carry green leaves. Spectators crowd behind them. Large saffron-robed portraits on red banners show a smiling bearded man in an orange turban, mounted on poles along the route. Coloured bunting and a tiled-roof building are visible in the background.2010-02-18Outdoor festival procession in a dusty open ground lined with palm trees, with a large crowd of men dressed mostly in white dhotis and shirts. Several men carry tall decorated kavadi-style structures on their heads, topped with colourful pink, purple, green and orange plumes and white domes, and wear flower garlands. Drummers in white play a large drum at left, and a man in white holds a cymbal-like instrument. Several large portraits on banners show a smiling person with long swept-back hair wearing saffron-orange robes, mounted on red and white poles along the route. Purple and blue plastic flags and bunting hang overhead.2010-02-18Outdoor festival procession on a dusty ground with palm trees and a large crowd behind. Many men and young boys wearing white dhotis, white shirts and orange waist cloths carry clay pots on their heads, each topped with tall cone-shaped decorations of metallic tinsel in magenta, purple, green and gold, with circular rosettes on top. Marigold garlands hang around their necks, and palm fronds are held nearby. Smoke rises through the crowd. On the right, a man in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala walks beside the procession, with a camera operator filming at the left edge. Flags and a distant structure are visible behind the crowd.2010-02-18Outdoor procession at a village festival with a large crowd behind. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis with orange cloth at the waist walk in rows, each balancing a tall decorated pot on his head. The pots are white and topped with conical cones of white flowers and colourful paper or cloth ornaments in pink, blue, green and orange. Garlands of yellow and white flowers hang around their necks. In the foreground a man in white shirt and dhoti stands near a drummer, and a man in the lower left plays a long wind instrument with yellow flowers around his neck. Palm trees and a clear sky are visible behind.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.2010-02-18