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A 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.

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A 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.2010-01-01Outdoor 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 procession on a dusty sandy road, with a low wall and banana plants behind. In the foreground, several men in white shirts and white dhotis, with orange or red headcloths, walk with long sticks and wear ankle bells. To the right, women in cream and pale saffron saris walk in the crowd. Behind them, decorated processional umbrellas and a canopied ratha or palanquin with a deity murti rise above the crowd, and a ceremonial kalasha-style ornament is visible. Many people in white and light clothing fill the background under warm late-afternoon sunlight.2010-01-01A procession on a dusty open ground in bright daylight. In the foreground at left, a man in white kurta with a long white shawl and beaded mala holds a saffron-orange flag with black lettering. Behind him, several men in white shirts and white shorts dance with raised sticks, one in a red headcloth and another in a brown shirt. Long shadows fall across the ground. Behind them, ornate umbrella-topped palanquin structures and a tall ceremonial pole are visible, with banana leaves at right.2010-01-01A street procession on a dirt road lined with banana plants and a concrete wall. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis, several wearing orange or red headcloths, move with raised sticks and step in rhythm, some with bare feet and ankle bells. Behind them, decorated processional standards and an orange-canopied palanquin rise above the crowd, with a palm tree and clear sky overhead.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 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.2010-01-01A photograph of a street procession on a dusty dirt road under hazy sunlight. Many people in white kurta-style clothing walk and dance, several men in white shirts and dhotis holding wooden sticks or staffs, one man in a red-orange head cloth. In the foreground a man in a white kurta and white trousers wears a badge on his chest. Behind them, a palanquin-like canopy with umbrellas, decorated kalasha-style finials and banana plant leaves line the route. A tall wall and trees stand at the right. Shadows stretch across the ground.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dusty reddish-brown ground under a pale hazy sky. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange or red headcloths, walk or dance among the crowd. Tall green banana plants with leaves line the scene. On the left, a drummer carries a large drum, and another man in dark clothing stands nearby. In the background, decorated palanquin or ratha-style structures with orange canopies, a trident emblem and ornate fittings are carried above the crowd. Several people wear lanyards or badges. The crowd is dense and extends into the distance.2010-01-01A 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 large outdoor procession moves along a dusty orange-brown dirt road under hazy sunlight. Dozens of men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange or red headcloths, walk in the crowd, several holding long bamboo poles and tall flags. Banana plants and saffron flags line the route. Two decorated palanquins or ratha-style carriages with ornate golden and red canopies are carried forward in the middle distance. Robed figures in saffron and ochre clothing walk among devotees, and women in white saris are visible beside them. A man in a rust-orange shirt with a red headcloth stands in the foreground, and drummers can be seen near the front of the procession.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.2010-01-01