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Outdoor photo of a procession on a bare reddish-brown dirt ground beside palm trees and a thatched hut. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts play drums and long brass horns; the drummers hold a large barrel drum and a frame drum. Behind them women in white saris stand in a line, and to the right a bald monk in saffron robes stands among men in white kurtas and white dhotis, some with yellow shawls. A white vehicle and a striped awning appear in the background.

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Outdoor procession on a dusty reddish-brown ground beneath palm and tree foliage. Drummers in white dhotis and white shirts play a barrel drum and a frame drum, while a man in a blue patterned shirt and white dhoti dances or walks with them. A group of devotees in white and cream clothing, some women in white saris with orange borders, follows in a crowd near a thatched shelter with yellow and purple draped cloth. Several participants wear orange-and-white garments and marigold-like garlands. The scene resembles a ritual street procession with percussion accompaniment.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees, with a long line of devotees in white clothes standing on both sides. In the centre, musicians play traditional instruments: a man in a cream shirt and white dhoti with an orange-bordered cloth plays a long brass horn, a woman in a cream sari plays a similar horn, and another man plays a long brass trumpet. Drummers on the left and right carry round frame drums with red and cream sashes. Most people wear white ritual clothing, and some women wear saris. No a person candidate is visible.2006-12-28Outdoor scene on a red earth ground with palms, shrubs and a banana plant behind. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts play traditional instruments: the central man blows a long brass horn, a man on the right plays a long wooden nadaswaram-style pipe with an orange-tasselled bell, and drummers on the left and right beat double-headed drums. Behind them, women in white saris with coloured borders and a man in a saffron-orange robe stand among a group of devotees, with a camera operator at the right edge. The group appears to be part of a procession or music ensemble.2010-01-01A photograph of a street procession on a dirt road lined with banana plants and a low fence. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts play hand drums and a cymbal-like percussion instrument. The foreground drummer wears a white shirt and dhoti with a shawl over his shoulder and plays a large drum. Behind them, a man in a pink-and-white striped shirt and yellow lungi plays a drum, and a man in a blue shirt and white dhoti plays cymbals. Orange saffron flags stand in the background, and a few other people in white walk along the road.2010-01-01A photograph of a street-style procession on a dusty ground with banana plants and orange flags in the background. In the foreground a man in a grey shirt and white dhoti, head bowed, plays a barrel drum slung across his body with a stick. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a gold border plays a second drum held in front of him. Other drummers and people in white shirts and dhotis stand around, and a woman in a red-orange sari is partly visible on the left. Several participants wear white garments with gold-bordered cloth.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt ground with men in white dhotis and shirts carrying large barrel drums with leather heads slung at their sides, one drummer striking a long curved horn-style wind instrument. Women in white saris with orange and gold borders walk alongside, one holding a decorated tray. Behind them, colourful triangular pennants with gold and red embroidery hang from poles, and red, white and blue bunting frames a stage with pink draped cloth. Several people stand in white ritual clothing along the edges.2010-02-12November 25 20152015-11-25December 29 20082008-12-29Night outdoor procession at a temple-style ground with a crowd of devotees. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and shirt beats a large frame drum (thappu-style) with a stick, and beside him a drummer in white plays a double-headed drum with maroon and white banding. In the centre a man in white dhoti with a red cloth sash and a garland-like adornment plays a long wind instrument (nadaswaram/horn-style). Several women in orange and white saris stand with palms pressed together in prayer, and rows of white-clad devotees line the path. Two round ceremonial standards with emblems hang from poles on the right, and a green light glows in the background.2010-12-20Outdoor temple procession on a dirt ground with red-and-white tiered steps behind. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts play traditional instruments: a man at left plays a double-reed nadaswaram-style wind instrument beside a small drum, a man in front blows a long wind instrument, and a man at right in a rust-coloured shirt holds a frame drum slung across his shoulder. Other men in white dhotis with orange shawls stand behind them, and a child stands at far left. Trees and a distant building fill the background under a pale sky.2009-06-09Outdoor photograph of a procession on a dirt path lined with young trees. In the foreground at left, a man with long dark swept-back hair and a tilak on his forehead wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and walks barefoot with his hands gesturing. Behind him, several men in white dhotis and white shirts play drums; one in a blue shirt and white dhoti carries a drum slung at his side, and another in a white kurta holds a drum near his chest. A man in an orange scarf and a man in a red-checked shirt also play drums. Other devotees in white and pale clothing walk behind on the path.2006-12-24Outdoor procession scene at a temple-like compound with palm trees and a warm sunrise glow. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts play traditional instruments: the foreground drummer wears a red and orange shawl and beats a barrel drum, while the men behind play long wooden nadaswaram-style pipes. Behind them, women in white saris and a red-bordered sari stand in a line near a colourful striped umbrella with tassels. Shoes are left in a row on the paving at left, and a red pillar with gold ornaments rises in the background.2012-01-01