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December 22 20102010-12-22December 31 20092009-12-31A photograph of a procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees, with a thatched hut and low buildings in the background. Several men lead the group playing drums: on the left a man in a blue checked shirt and white dhoti carries a drum with a red strap, another in white plays a drum, a man in a white shirt with a black strap plays a large brass-rimmed drum, and a man at right in a white shirt and beaded mala necklace stands near it. Behind them, people in white clothes follow, and several colourful umbrella-style canopies or ornamental poles with orange, red and green tops rise above the crowd. The sunlight is bright and the scene is outdoors in daylight.2006-12-29December 31 20092009-12-31A procession on a dirt road in front of a green-roofed shrine and a green metal gate. In the foreground, a man in an orange-pink shirt and cream dhoti plays a hand drum, and beside him a man in a white shirt and red lungi plays a drum with a yellow-fringed head. Behind them, three men walk in white and red-orange ritual clothing; one carries a small golden palanquin-style deity murti, another holds a small gold-coloured shrine, and another carries a long wooden staff. Men with white sacred ash marks on their foreheads lead the procession, and a palm tree and a red building are visible in the background.2013-04-03A street procession with drummers in the foreground. Two men carry large barrel drums slung over their shoulders, one in a brown shirt and white dhoti, the other in a light blue shirt and cream dhoti; the drums have floral patterned covers with orange and red cloth. Behind them, a figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair walks barefoot, while men in white kurtas and black shirts follow. Trees, a metal railing and a silver ornamental finial appear in the background.2006-12-24A photograph of a procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and parked cars. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis and shirts, and one in a blue shirt and one in a red checked shirt, carry large drums with wooden sticks while walking. On the left, a young person in an orange saffron robe with a garland stands beside others in white and orange shawls, one carrying a small brass pot. Behind them a colourful embroidered parasol is raised. Tall flagpoles stand in the background. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2006-12-23Outdoor procession scene at an ashram-style compound with a dirt ground. Musicians play traditional drums and a long wind instrument. A woman in a red-and-pink sari plays a nadaswaram-style pipe at centre. Men in white shirts and white dhotis carry and beat drums with red-and-white shoulder straps, while others in a black shirt and orange shirt hold up a decorated umbrella. A colourful canopy with tassels and the word Dhyanapeetam is visible above. A pink building and sacks stand behind.2006-12-25A 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.2010-01-01December 31 20092009-12-31December 22 20102010-12-22Night-time photo of a street procession with three drummers playing large drums. On the left, a man in a light blue shirt and orange-yellow dhoti holds a drum. In the centre, a drummer in dark shirt and white dhoti plays a drum held in front of him. On the right, a young man in a white shirt and white dhoti plays a drum with red and white trim. Behind them, a lit temple tower glows gold on the left, and a string of green lights stretches across the background. A faint vehicle with a red tail light stands behind the drummers.2015-01-13