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A street procession moves down a narrow dirt lane lined with trees, low houses and a utility pole. In front, two drummers in white dhotis and white shirts play double-headed drums, one with a red and gold body, and a man beside them plays a long wind instrument. Behind them, devotees in white and saffron walk in procession; a woman in an orange sari on the left holds a small brass vessel and a woman in the foreground wears a garland of flowers. Several women in saris carry flower garlands and trays. A pink wall and a green metal gate sit at the right edge.

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A street procession moves along a narrow concrete lane lined with brick walls, low houses, trees and a utility pole. Drummers in white dhotis and white shirts beat barrel drums, and a man in a white kurta leads the group near the centre. Women in colourful saris carry brass pots and kalasha-style vessels with flowers and green leaves on their heads or in their hands. At the right, women in sarees stand beside a blue metal gate decorated with flower garlands. A woman in a light blue and white saree at the left holds a small offering. The scene reads as a temple-style street procession with drums and carried offerings.2010-01-20A street procession moves along a dirt road lined with brick houses, a blue-walled building and banana plants, with saffron flags on poles overhead. Drummers in bright orange shirts with blue collars play large drums in the foreground, one wearing red trousers. Behind them a crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts walks in the procession, and a man in a red kurta with an orange shawl walks at left. Several people watch from a balcony on the right. The scene reads as a village procession in Pattanam.2008-07-28June 24 20142014-06-24 +3 copiesA street procession in a village lined with brick and whitewashed houses, with saffron flags on poles and palm fronds. Boys in orange shirts and dark shorts play large hand drums, sticks raised, while a crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts and women in saffron and pink saris moves along the road. Several people carry brass pots and flower arrangements overhead. A bare-headed man in striped shirt drums in the centre. The procession suggests a welcome or ceremonial march in a Tamil Nadu town.2008-07-28A village street procession in daylight, lined with low white houses, a brick building and banana plants. Several drummers in bright orange t-shirts with dark trousers play drums, some with sticks, in the foreground. Behind them, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk in a crowd, and a few people shelter under umbrellas. Orange flags are fixed to poles along the street, and a distant group carries a decorated palanquin or chariot.2008-07-28Street procession in a village lined with brick and whitewashed houses, banana plants and orange flags on poles. Drummers in orange T-shirts with blue collars play large drums, while men in white dhotis and shirts walk around them. Behind them a crowd moves forward, including a man in an orange shirt and white dhoti, and a person carrying a flower-decorated tray. Women in saffron saris walk in the crowd, and a red-topped palanquin or float is visible in the distance. A man in a striped shirt beats a drum at the center of the scene.2008-07-28A street procession in a village lane lined with whitewashed and brick houses, banana plants and orange flags on poles. In the foreground, several boys in bright orange shirts with blue collars play drums, one holding a handheld microphone. Men in white dhotis and shirts and women in colourful saris walk among them, some carrying brass pots or offerings. A crowd fills the road toward a distant procession with flags and decorated items, a traditional welcome procession with drums and chanting.2008-07-28December 28 20092009-12-28Outdoor procession on a dirt road at a temple complex. Musicians lead, one playing a long brass horn and others carrying drums slung over their shoulders, all in white dhoti and shirt. Behind them, a robed figure in saffron/orange garments with a garland walks beneath a large saffron-and-yellow umbrella held aloft, followed by many people in white and orange-red shawls. A yellow flag on a pole is at left, and a woman in yellow and white stands at right. Corrugated-roof buildings, water tanks and palm trees sit behind.2010-07-26A procession on a dirt road lined with pink bougainvillea and tall trees. In the foreground, a drummer in white shirt and white dhoti plays a drum, and a man in white plays a long brass horn (nagaswaram-style). Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts walk with ceremonial parasols: two orange-and-gold umbrellas with emblem panels and a multicoloured striped umbrella. A man in orange and green robes and several saffron-clad figures walk among the crowd. A street lamp and a camera light stand overhead.2012-06-03A street procession in a village lane lined with green trees, a brick building and roadside poles bearing saffron flags. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk in a crowd, several beating drums: a man in orange shirt and blue cap plays a drum, and another in orange shirt drums at right. A man in a deep red kurta with a red shawl and beaded mala walks at left. A man in white dhoti and shirt at center gestures while walking. Women in colourful saris watch from a balcony at upper right. The scene reads as a village ritual procession with drummers.2008-07-28July 04 20142014-07-04