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A wide photograph of a long dirt road lined with banana plants and a crowd of devotees standing behind a wooden rail on the right. Most people wear white traditional clothes, with some women in colourful saris. Several men in white dhotis stand near the middle of the road, one raising a hand, and a small figure in an orange-brown cloth walks on the left. A blue sign with white lettering stands among the crowd, and low buildings and hills lie in the hazy background under a clear blue sky.

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Outdoor photograph of a procession on a wide dirt road under a clear pale blue sky. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk along the road, one in a light blue shirt and others in white, with a figure at the front swinging or carrying something that emits a puff of smoke. Long rows of spectators in white and in colourful saris stand behind bamboo barriers at the right, many with their hands raised or leaning forward. Banana leaves and tall stalks decorate the roadside. A blue sign on a post reads in Kannada and English about photography, video camera, mobile camera and audio recording being strictly prohibited. Low buildings and hills appear in the distance.2010-01-01Outdoor photograph of a long dusty road lined on both sides by a large crowd of devotees dressed in white dhotis and white shirts. Banana plants with green leaves stand along a bamboo barrier, and a few people in the foreground wear white and light-coloured clothing. Smoke rises near the centre, and a yellow-and-blue signboard and multi-storey concrete buildings appear in the background under a clear blue sky. The crowd appears to be waiting for a procession, though no central figure is clearly visible.2010-01-01A wide dusty unpaved road runs through the centre of the frame, lined on both sides with tall banana trees with broad green leaves and bunches of flowers and fruit tied to bamboo poles. On the right, a long crowd of devotees stands behind a rope barrier, many in white dhotis and white clothes, some with garlands and colourful offerings in their hands. On the left, a line of people in white and saffron-coloured clothing stands along the road edge. A small vehicle is visible far down the road in a hazy, dusty landscape with low buildings and a hillside in the distance.2010-01-01December 31 20082008-12-31A 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.2010-01-01A wide dirt road lined on both sides by rows of people during a procession. On the left, a long line of women in saris of pink, purple, blue, teal and orange stands beside white tent structures and banana plants. On the right, devotees in white clothing stand behind banana stalks and wooden railings, some holding red bags. A man in a white shirt and white trousers walks down the centre of the road. Palm-like banana trees and a distant tent frame the scene.2010-01-01A wide dirt road lined on both sides by rows of people in white and colourful clothing. On the left, women in saris of blue, pink, maroon, purple and orange stand in a long line, with some in white saris; a man in white stands near the front. A single man in white dhoti and white kurta with a yellow shawl walks down the centre of the road away from the camera. On the right, a dense row of people in white garments stands beside a row of tall banana plants with large green leaves. Tents and a white canopy structure sit behind the left line, with palm trees and a clear blue sky above.2010-01-01A dusty earth road lined with a long procession of people in white, moving under a hazy blue sky. Men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white saris stand and walk in two rows, some with hands folded. In the foreground, a tall pole decorated with green banana leaves and reeds is carried upright along the line. A man in white at left handles a smoking object, and a woman in a light sari holds a white box. Small buildings, parked vehicles and trees are visible in the distance.2010-01-01A wide dirt road runs through a procession route lined with young banana trees hung with flower garlands and red-orange streamers. On the right, a large crowd of devotees stands behind a metal barrier, many in white clothing, some holding up items. On the left, a few people in white and saffron-coloured garments walk along the verge. A small vehicle travels down the road toward distant buildings and a pale hillside under a hazy sky.2010-01-01A photograph of a dusty road lined on the right by a bamboo barrier where many devotees stand behind a large saffron-orange flag mounted on a pole. The people wear mostly white ritual clothing, with some in white shirts and trousers, and a woman in a white sari. Banana plants and green leaves decorate the barricade. Further along the road, several figures in white dhotis and white garments walk away from the viewer, one area showing a puff of smoke rising near the procession route. Concrete buildings and a clear blue sky form the background.2010-01-01A wide photograph of a dusty unpaved road lined on both sides with tall banana plants bearing green leaves, with strings of decorations tied between them. On the right, a dense row of people in white clothing stands along the roadside, many holding garlands or small items. A small car drives down the middle of the road toward the distance, with other white-clad figures walking ahead. Low buildings, a hazy sky and a hill appear in the background. The scene suggests a procession route.2010-01-01Outdoor photo of two long lines of devotees standing along a wide dirt road, facing inward toward a central procession path. Most wear white traditional clothing, with men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white and coloured saris, some with hands folded in prayer. Banana plants and red-and-white decorative bunting line the left edge, with hills and low buildings in hazy background. A distant figure in white stands far up the road. The photographer's shadow falls across the foreground dirt.2009-01-01