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Outdoor photo of a dusty road lined with banana plants and decorated with garlands, with a crowd of people on both sides. Several men in white dhotis and orange head cloths dance and play drums along the centre of the road. A woman in an orange sari stands on the left, with other white-clad people behind her and a drummer in white at centre. Spectators in white and colourful clothing line the right side. The scene appears to be a festival procession.

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A photograph of a village procession on a dirt road lined with banana plants and tall banana leaves. Men in white dhotis and shirts, several wearing orange or saffron cloths tied on their heads and red headcloths, dance with sticks in a group, some bending forward and swinging sticks upward. One man in front wears a pink-red headcloth and ankle bells. Further down the road, a figure in a white dhoti and shirt stands beside a drummer beating a drum. Spectators line the right side of the road behind banana-leaf barriers, decorated with flowers and white cloth. The sky is hazy and the ground is bare earth.2010-01-01A photograph of a street procession on a dirt road lined with banana plants and tall trees. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange or pink head cloths, dance and move forward holding wooden sticks, while a man in white in the foreground walks away from the camera. Behind them, a drummer in a white shirt and saffron-coloured cloth plays a large round drum, and a line of spectators stands along the right roadside. A small red-roofed stall and a cream wall appear on the left.2010-01-01Outdoor photo of a group of men in white dhotis and white shirts performing a energetic stick dance on a dusty sandy ground. Several dancers wear orange, red and pink headcloths, and some have ankle bells with dark metal anklets. They hold thin wooden sticks and step in rhythmic movements. Banana plants with broad green leaves line the background, along with a low wall, trees and a blue signboard. Other men in white and a woman in a sari stand nearby watching. Sunlight casts long shadows across the ground.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dusty sandy ground in warm late-afternoon light, with long shadows cast by the men. In the foreground, a group of men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing orange head cloths, walk in a stepping formation while holding thin sticks or staves. Behind them, other robed participants in white and saffron-orange walk among banana leaves and decorated poles topped with ornate embroidered canopies, and a tall palanquin-like structure with a decorated umbrella is carried in the middle distance. A cameraman with a video camera stands at left. A concrete wall and palm trees form the backdrop.2010-01-01Outdoor photograph of a procession on a dirt ground beside a brick wall and banana plants. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis wear orange or red headcloths and hold short wooden sticks, performing a stick dance. A drummer at right beats a large drum held at his side, and a man in a white shirt and dhoti stands nearby. Behind them, a row of women in white and yellow saris and men in white watches the dance. At the far left, a decorated ceremonial item with orange and gold trim is visible. Bright daylight with long shadows on the ground.2010-01-01A photograph of a large outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with tall banana plants and a low fence. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk and dance, some carrying long wooden poles and flagged staffs with yellow and orange banners. A man in a grey shirt beats a large drum on a strap, and a tall ornate chariot with an orange canopy appears in the distance. Dust and bright haze fill the open field, with a few onlookers in the foreground.2010-01-01A festival procession moves along a dusty orange dirt road under a pale sky. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing orange head cloths, walk in step, many holding long wooden poles or sticks upright. One man in the centre wears a red-and-white armband. A figure in a saffron-orange garment with a beaded necklace walks among them, and banana-leaf and palm decorations line the road beside a banner and a decorated chariot top with orange canopies at the upper right. Spectators stand along the roadside edge at left.2010-01-01A wide dirt road lined on both sides with young banana plants tied to bamboo poles, forming an avenue for a procession. On the right, a long crowd of people stands behind a rope barrier, many dressed in white, some holding orange and red flowers or garlands. On the left, a few people in white and yellow robes stand along the banana-lined edge. A vehicle is visible far down the road. Hazy sky, distant buildings and rocky hills on the horizon.2010-01-01December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a village procession on a dusty ground. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing orange caps or orange head cloths, move in a loose group while holding long thin sticks, appearing to perform a stick dance. Behind them, people in orange and saffron robes walk in the procession, and tall banana-stalk poles with green leaves and gold-and-red decorative ornaments line the path. A stone wall and trees stand in the background under bright sunlight, casting long shadows. A small section of the crowd in the back includes people carrying umbrellas and decorated items.2010-01-01A dusty open road during a procession with men in white shirts and white dhotis performing a stick dance, striking long wooden sticks together in pairs. Several men wear orange head cloths and orange caps. Behind them a decorated palanquin or ratha topped with an ornate canopy and a deity murti is carried forward, with orange and yellow umbrellas and banana plant decorations lining the route. A cameraman in white stands at left filming, and women in white saris with orange shawls walk at right. Long shadows fall across the ground in bright sunlight. Devotees and onlookers in white fill the background.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dusty orange-brown dirt road lined with tall banana plants and a wire fence on the left. Drummers in white dhotis and white shirts play large barrel drums, one wearing a teal shirt and red cloth, while a boy in a teal shirt and dark patterned clothing walks among them. Men in white shirts and white dhotis line both sides and walk behind, some with white caps and garlands. Ornate decorated chariots or palanquins with orange and yellow canopies are visible in the distance under a hazy sky. A dark-clothed man stands near the right edge. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2010-01-01