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Outdoor festival procession under palm trees at dusk. In the foreground a man balances a large white clay pot on his head, and nearby a man in a white shirt and a drummer in orange-and-white cloth play drums. Several men in white dhotis with orange sashes and yellow flower garlands walk in the procession, some carrying tall cone-shaped floral structures topped with pots and marigolds, decorated with pink and purple flower bunches. A red banner on the right shows a portrait of a figure in orange robes with a turban, and a crowd of people in white watches from behind a bamboo barrier.

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Outdoor procession scene beneath tall palm trees at a rural site with string lights and a loudspeaker. Men in white sleeveless vests and white dhotis wear yellow and orange marigold garlands. Several men carry tall conical pots topped with white jasmine garlands and colourful ribbons on their heads. A man in the centre wears a white shirt, white dhoti, and a dark pendant necklace, and stands with his hands folded. A drummer in an orange dhoti plays a drum beside him, and a bare-chested drummer with a green-and-gold cloth draped over his shoulder beats a drum. Wooden poles, bamboo framing and decorative flower arches frame the procession.2010-02-18A photograph of a village procession on sandy ground beneath tall palm trees and strings of lights. In the foreground, a man with a moustache balances a striped red, green and white pot on his head, topped with white flowers and a blue cloth. Behind him, a man in a white shirt and dhoti stands beside a drummer in an orange dhoti and yellow sash playing a hand drum. Two drummers with orange-and-white and white clothing play a pair of drums on the right, and a man at the far right balances a large pot with pink and blue ribbons on his head. Several men in white and orange garments and garlands of yellow marigolds stand around, and tall flower-decorated poles rise in the background.2010-02-18Outdoor festival procession at dusk among tall palm trees, with string lights overhead and a black speaker cabinet at left. Several men in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests carry tall kalasha-like pots topped with heaped white flower garlands and colourful tassels, balanced on their heads. A young boy in a white vest holds a yellow marigold garland. In the centre, an older man with grey hair and a white shirt and dhoti stands with his hand raised near his mouth. Drummers in orange and yellow cloth play drums, and a man in a pink lungi with a striped sash stands beside them. Several more people in white and orange garments stand around the procession.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 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 festive street procession with many men carrying tall pots on their heads, each pot topped with a cone of white jasmine garlands and colourful paper flowers on wire stems. Several bare-chested men in white dhotis with orange-saffron cloths wear yellow marigold garlands. Two white-clad men play a long brass horn and a large drum at left, and a crowd fills the dusty ground and palm-lined background.2010-02-18Outdoor photograph at dusk of a procession under palm trees. Several men in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests with orange cloth sashes and yellow marigold garlands stand in two lines, many balancing tall conical white flower-decorated pots or kalasha-like structures on their heads, topped with colourful flower and ribbon ornaments. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti gestures with an outstretched arm, while another man in an orange-and-white garment stands behind him. A crowd of onlookers stands at the back, with strings of lights overhead and black speakers on stands at the left. Fresh marigold petals cover the sandy ground.2010-02-18A 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.2010-02-18Outdoor procession on sandy ground beneath tall palm trees. Several men in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests, with orange waist cloths and yellow marigold garlands around their necks, balance tall white conical pots on their heads, decorated with white jasmine flowers, colourful ribbons, and pink and green cloth. They walk in a line holding hands and the flower garlands. Behind them, a large crowd of onlookers, many in white, stands along a bamboo fence. Colourful flower decorations hang on poles in the background, and a small white building sits among the palms.2010-02-18Outdoor photograph of a festival procession at a dusty ground lined with palm trees and strung lights. Several men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests with orange cloths at their waists stand and walk while balancing tall white flower-covered pots on their heads, decorated with pink, green and yellow fabric and bright flower garlands. Men wear yellow and white garlands around their necks. A crowd of onlookers, many in white and orange, stands behind a bamboo barrier. On the right, a red banner shows a smiling saffron-robed figure with a shaved head and red and white text.2010-02-18A procession on a dirt ground in a rural village setting with palm trees and thatched huts behind. Many young men in white dhotis and white vests with yellow or orange sashes walk in a line, several wearing flower garlands and carrying tall kalasha pots decorated with white flowers and garlands on their heads. A man in a white shirt walks among them, and a decorated ratha or palanquin with a palm-frond canopy and an orange and purple cloth stands at the left beside drummers. Crowds of onlookers in white and colourful clothes stand behind, with parked vehicles and banners in the background.2006-11-13Outdoor 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.2010-02-18