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A 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.

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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.2010-02-18An outdoor procession on a dirt path through green grass and tall palm trees, with hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky. In the left foreground a line of men in white dhotis and white shirts carry tall white conical headpieces decorated with flowers and garlands, and some wear yellow and orange sashes. Behind them more men in white and orange-saffron cloths walk in the procession, followed by a crowd of people in white, checked and sari-clad figures. A saffron flag on a pole rises at the right, and a figure in a palanquin or ratha-like structure is visible among the crowd. Several people in the foreground carry garlands and offerings. The procession moves forward through a rural village landscape.2006-11-13Outdoor 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 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 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 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 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 village procession on a dirt road lined with tall palm trees under a hazy sky. Many men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests, with orange cloths and garlands of yellow and orange flowers, carry tall decorated kalasha-style pots on their heads, each topped with a cone of pink, green and purple tinsel and circular rosette ornaments. In the foreground an older man in a white shirt with an orange shawl walks ahead, and a man in a white dhoti and shirt carries a hand drum slung at his side. Behind them a woman in a light sari watches, and more participants crowd the street with a string of bunting overhead.2010-02-18Outdoor procession on a rural road with a line of men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests, wearing red waist sashes and yellow-and-orange marigold garlands. Several men carry tall conical structures on their heads, decorated with white flower garlands, red-and-white tips and small green-red flags, set on clay pots. Behind them, a saffron flag and a red and gold ceremonial vehicle are visible among palm trees and dry scrubland. Men in white shirts and dhotis walk alongside, and a few spectators in checked shirts stand at the right edge. The men at the front are barefoot, with ankle ornaments. Bright daylight with a partly cloudy sky.2006-11-13A 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 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.2010-02-18Outdoor 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.2010-02-18