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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.

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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.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.2010-02-18A 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 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.2010-02-18Outdoor 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 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.2010-02-18Outdoor 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.2010-02-18Photograph 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.2010-02-18Outdoor 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.2010-02-18A procession on a dirt path lined with tall palm trees under a pale sky. Men in front carry long bamboo poles, one in a white dhoti with a green-and-white sash, while the central men wear saffron-orange cloths and white dhotis. Behind them, many people in white dhotis and shirts wear marigold garlands and carry decorated clay pots on their heads, topped with pink, purple and green pompom ornaments. A uniformed police officer in khaki stands at the right edge. A wooden fence borders the procession route. No a person candidate is visibly present.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.2010-02-18