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A 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.

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Outdoor 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 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.2010-02-18A 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.2010-02-18Outdoor 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.2010-02-18A wide outdoor procession moves through a sandy village ground lined with tall palm trees under a hazy sky. Dense crowds of people in white clothes fill the scene, many carrying large white-and-red painted pots on their heads, some garlanded with yellow marigolds. Smoke drifts over the middle of the procession, and in the centre a decorated deity murti or float with colourful flower decorations is carried forward. A tall ornate vehicle in the background and several banners on poles frame the path. On the left, a cameraman films beside people in white and orange clothing. A large banner shows a portrait in the background, and a palm-leaf frond frames the right edge.2010-02-18Outdoor festival procession on a sandy ground fringed with palm trees and banana leaves, seen from a raised platform. A large crowd of people in white dhotis and white shirts fills the open area. In the centre, a group of men wear white dhotis, orange-saffron cloths and white headwear, several carrying tall conical decorations topped with white and pink flowers, moving in procession. Hanging banners with a portrait and printed text line the back, and marigold garland borders edge the foreground. Photographers and a video camera operator stand at the left edge.2010-02-18A procession moves through a palm-lined open ground at dusk. Men in white sleeveless vests and white dhotis with orange waist cloths walk barefoot, many with marigold garlands across their chests. Several carry tall conical offerings of white jasmine on brass pots balanced on their heads, topped with colourful paper flowers, pink and green cloth, and gold finials. Behind them a drummer plays a drum and others hold cymbals, while a man in a white shirt and orange shawl walks in front. Spectators stand along the path, with decorated banners and string lights on bamboo poles at left and a yellow vehicle in the distance.2010-02-18Outdoor festival procession in a palm-fringed open ground. Many men in white dhotis and shirts, some bare-chested with orange waist cloths and garlands, carry tall white-and-pink decorated kalasha-style pots on their heads, dressed with flower garlands. A large crowd stands behind them. Several tall red banners on poles show a painted portrait of a long-haired figure in saffron robes and a crown-like headdress beside Tamil script. A blue flag flutters at left and palm trees and a small white building appear in the background.2010-02-18A large outdoor procession in a palm-lined sandy field, with smoke rising through the crowd. In the foreground, men in white dhotis and shirts stand among garlanded devotees; several carry metal pots (kalasha-like vessels) on their heads, and others hold green leafy branches. Behind them, a dense crowd of hundreds of devotees in white fills the open ground, and a golden vehicle is parked near the palm trees. Banners with portraits and printed text hang on poles along the far side. Marigold garlands string along the ground in the lower left. Tall palms and a clear hazy sky frame the scene.2010-02-18A 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 sandy ground beneath tall palm trees, with a dense crowd of onlookers behind. Men in white dhotis and shirts carry or steady several decorated palanquin-style wooden frames topped with dark plumes, pink, yellow and orange cloth, and garlands of marigolds. A drummer in white on the left beats a drum. Several men in saffron and orange cloth stand among the crowd. Large vertical banners on poles show a saffron-turbaned figure with a smiling face, and a row of white conical decorations sits atop the procession frames. Strings of colourful flags and bunting run across the scene.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.2010-02-18