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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor 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.2010-02-18Outdoor 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 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.2010-02-18A 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 scene on bare dirt ground with a large crowd of spectators behind. In the foreground, several young men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests with orange waist cloths and yellow marigold garlands crouch and stand, bearing tall conical decorations atop their heads. Each conical structure is white with flowers, colourful streamers and pink or green tassels, carried on wooden poles across the shoulders. Behind them, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with a hand raised, and a yellow vehicle and red banners with portrait images appear in the background.2010-02-18Outdoor 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 photograph of a large festival crowd on dry ground at a procession or ritual event. Several men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests with orange cloth sashes and yellow marigold garlands balance tall decorated kalasha-style pots topped with white flower cones, colourful ribbons and pink tassels on their heads, some crouching and gesturing while others stand. A wooden pole runs along the line of performers. Behind them a dense crowd of onlookers, many in white, watches, with police in khaki uniforms at the right edge and banners and flags visible in the background.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 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.2010-02-18Photograph 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 street procession of men carrying decorated clay pots on their heads. Each pot is topped with a tall cone of white jasmine-style flowers and small red and green paper decorations on bamboo poles. The pots are painted with red, white and dark eye-like motifs. In front, a man with a bare upper body and red kumkum on his forehead wears yellow and red flower garlands and holds green leaves in one hand. Other men in white vests wear similar garlands, and a man in white shirt stands at the left edge. A large tree and blue sky are in the background.2006-11-13A photograph of a procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees under a cloudy sky. Male devotees in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests, with yellow and red waist cloths, walk barefoot and wear garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. Many carry clay pots and tall cone-shaped structures of white flowers on their heads, and some hold bundles of green leaves in their hands. Smoke rises in the background, and spectators in colourful saris and white shirts watch from the right. The scene suggests a temple procession with offerings carried on the head.2006-11-13