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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.

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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.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 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 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 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.2010-02-18Outdoor 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.2010-02-18Photograph 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 village procession on a paved road. Several men in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests walk in a line, each balancing a decorated terracotta pot on his head, with red and white painted patterns. They wear yellow and red flower garlands and carry bundles of green leaves in their hands, and yellow sashes hang at their waists. A man at the front wears vibhuti or kumkum on his forehead. Smoke drifts in from the right, and thatched huts, palm trees and a small tiled building stand along the roadside. Onlookers in white shirts and a man in an orange dhoti watch from the edges.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.2010-02-18A large outdoor procession on sandy ground with many men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests, several with orange sashes and yellow marigold garlands. Each carries on the head a tall white jasmine-covered cone set on a round white pot, decorated with colourful paper flowers, pink and blue fabric streamers and ribbons. Drummers in white stand at left with large drums, and a dense crowd dressed mostly in white watches from behind. Palm trees, flags and street lamps mark the festival grounds.2010-02-18A village street procession seen from behind, with a line of men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests wearing yellow waist cloths and marigold garlands. Several carry large terracotta pots on their heads, some decorated with flowers and smoke rising from them, and others hold bundles of green leaves. Conical white decorated structures and a purple banner rise above the crowd. Spectators in white shirts and dhotis line the road, and a palm tree, utility poles and a loudspeaker frame the scene against a cloudy sky and distant hills.2006-11-13 +1 copies