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A 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.

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A 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 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 on sandy ground beneath tall palm trees, with a crowd gathered behind. Several men in white sleeveless vests, white dhotis and orange waist cloths walk in a line, each balancing a tall conical structure of white flowers, pink and green cloth and colourful paper ornaments on his head. Many wear yellow and white flower garlands around their necks. On the left a boy in a checked shirt plays a small hand drum and metal cymbals, and a drummer beside him beats a large drum. Men in white shirts and orange shawls stand among the crowd, and small flags and banners rise in the background.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 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.2010-02-18A 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 festival procession on a dirt ground with palm trees and a hazy sky. In the foreground, several people carry tall conical structures covered in white jasmine garlands, with colourful pink, purple and red flower decorations and gold-tipped tops. Men in white dhotis and white shirts crowd the scene, and a uniformed police officer in khaki stands among them. On the right, musicians in white uniforms with red sashes play brass instruments including a large tuba and trumpets. A large crowd fills the background, with banners, flags and a stage area visible in the distance. Partially visible people fill the lower edges of the frame.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.2010-02-18A large outdoor procession in a palm-lined sandy field, with smoke rising through the crowd. In the foreground, men in white dhotis and shirts stand among garlanded devotees; several carry metal pots (kalasha-like vessels) on their heads, and others hold green leafy branches. Behind them, a dense crowd of hundreds of devotees in white fills the open ground, and a golden vehicle is parked near the palm trees. Banners with portraits and printed text hang on poles along the far side. Marigold garlands string along the ground in the lower left. Tall palms and a clear hazy sky frame the scene.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 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.2010-02-18