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June 01 20092009-06-01Outdoor procession under leafy trees on a dirt path. A man in a long white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a small badge walks barefoot near the centre, with a shaved-headed woman in white beside him. Behind them devotees in white follow, including a woman in a light dress with sunglasses. On the right a drummer in a white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl plays a large drum with a decorated red-and-gold cover, while another musician plays a long wind instrument. Several people in white and cream clothing walk in the background among the trees.2011-11-21A procession of devotees walks along a shaded dirt path lined with trees and a low stone kerb. Two drummers in front wear white dhotis and shirts and play large drums with a shoulder strap, one with a red sash. Behind them, people in white and light clothes follow, including a woman in a purple shawl and a woman in a pale blue saree holding a walking stick. A man in an orange-clad figure walks among them. On the right, men in white shirts and a man in a dark tee and shorts walk along. A blue dome is visible through the trees.2009-06-01Outdoor procession along a dirt road lined with tall trees and strings of small lanterns. In the centre, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and multiple beaded necklaces walks among a crowd of people in white clothes. Two drummers at right wear orange-and-red and orange cloth, one carrying a pair of drums and the other beating a drum; the nearby man in red-and-yellow shawl appears to be playing as well. Several boys and men in white kurta and dhoti walk behind, some wearing white sashes, and a child in white is at left.2005-12-31May 05 20152015-05-05July 12 20062006-07-12A photograph of a rural dirt road lined with trees and palms under a bright blue sky. Two drummers in white dhotis walk ahead carrying large drums with red and orange straps, one playing a horn-like instrument. Behind them a group of people in white and a few in orange and saffron clothing walks along the path toward the camera. A cameraman in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl films the procession from the right foreground.2008-08-01Outdoor 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.2010-02-12A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with coconut palms. In the foreground, men in white shirts and white dhotis play drums, one holding a drumstick, and another carries a silver vessel. A man in a pink shirt on the left holds a saxophone-like brass instrument. Behind them, devotees in white with yellow or saffron shoulder cloths walk alongside a decorated ratha chariot topped with an orange canopy and garlands. Ceremonial staffs and a trident-like standard are raised. On the right, a bald man in an orange robe walks barefoot, with white-clad attendants around him. The scene includes a white and red striped barrier and tall white poles.2010-01-01A procession of devotees in plain white clothing walks along a dirt path shaded by large trees. In the foreground a man on the right wears a white shirt and an orange-saffron shawl, and plays a long wooden wind instrument, with a drum visible at his waist. Ahead, a woman in a white sari and a woman in white walk barefoot, followed by others in white garments with rudraksha-style beads, and a tall man in white robes with a long necklace walks near the centre. Sunlight filters through the canopy onto the sandy ground.2011-11-21A dirt path winds between tall palms and leafy trees as a procession walks toward the camera. In the foreground, two barefoot drummers play large barrel drums slung at their sides; the left drummer wears an orange dhoti and a white sleeveless top with a striped wrap, while the right drummer wears red trousers and a red and green striped sash. Behind them, a group of followers in white kurtas and white dhotis walks along, and a figure in an orange robe with a yellow garland of beads walks near the center. A boy in a dark green shirt stands to the right beside the path. The scene reads as a village padayatra during a festival procession.2005-12-31A photo of a procession moving along a dirt path beneath dense green trees with dappled sunlight. In the foreground a woman with short dark hair and glasses, wearing a white shawl over a white top and purple trousers, walks with palms pressed together in anjali. A barefoot man in white kurta and trousers with a pendant walks centrally. On the right, a man in a white shirt with a saffron-orange shawl stands beside a drum, and another man in a brown kurta plays a long wind instrument. Several other people in white clothing follow behind, and a small child in dark clothes stands near the drummer. The scene reads as a temple or ashram procession with musicians.2011-11-21