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A roadside procession moves along a dirt road in front of a hillside and trees. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis or shawls carry brass trays of flowers, fruit and offerings, and one carries a decorated plate with a lit lamp. Others wear white dhotis and shirts, and a drummer in orange and a man playing a long horn wind instrument lead the group. Women in white and cream saris with coloured borders stand behind, and a small girl in white is among them. Behind the procession a large maroon banner with a portrait and Tamil text is mounted near a gate and a tent, with spectators along the roadside.

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A photograph of a roadside procession on a dirt shoulder beside a paved road. Several dozen people walk in two loose lines: men in white dhotis and shirts carry brass items and trays, and a drummer with a barrel drum wears white. A man in a teal shirt plays a long wind instrument, and a group in orange and saffron clothing walks near a woman in a red sari. On the right, two elderly men in saffron robes, one with an orange turban, stand watching. Behind them, a thatched structure, a blue tarp and a large roadside banner with a portrait and Tamil text stand among trees, and a few small cars sit on the road at left.2011-01-16Outdoor procession on a street lined with orange flags and a large banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban, with Tamil text printed on it. Several men in white shirts and dhotis walk and dance, some holding green leaves and bundles of greenery, while two drummers in orange and green dress beat drums. A man in an orange dhoti with a gold-bead necklace stands at left, and a uniformed police officer in khaki stands at right. Behind them stands a temple gopuram tower, a decorated arch with flowers and green garlands, and a sound stage with speakers.2011-12-20A street procession in a village in Tamil Nadu moves along a paved road lined with banners and signboards. Crowds of men in white dhotis and shirts and women in saris, many in orange and green, carry brass trays of fruit, flowers and offerings on their heads. Bananas and garlands are visible among the offerings. A blue signboard reads Ananda Vidyalaya Matriculation School, and nearby banners show a portrait of a saffron-robed figure. Flags and bunting hang overhead. The scene is dense with people walking in a festive welcome procession.2008-07-28A festival procession outdoors under a bright sky with palm trees behind. At the left, a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange robe, a purple orchid garland and gold necklaces, and gestures with his open hands while walking; beside him stands a figure in an orange robe with a beaded mala. Ceremonial red-and-gold parasols with floral medallions are held overhead. A woman in front carries a silver tray, and behind them a crowd of devotees in white clothing with orange and yellow shawls. Near the right foreground a woman in an orange robe with gold necklaces holds a silver kalasha topped with flowers and leaves. A decorated vehicle with banners and printed photographs stands in the background.2008-12-31June 24 20142014-06-24 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20062006-09-17Outdoor photograph of a street procession in India. Two rows of women and girls in colourful saris and salwar kameez stand facing each other, holding brass pots (kalasha) decorated with flowers on their hands. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk in the middle, and two drummers beat large drums. Strewn grass covers the road. Overhead, string bunting and umbrella-shaped canopies are visible. Behind the procession, a framed portrait shows a man with an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, and a banner carries Tamil script. Many people are visible in the crowd.2007-01-12A street procession on a wide paved road with palm trees and a hazy sky. In the foreground, a drummer in a pink cloth and bare chest plays a drum slung at his side, while a man in an orange-yellow dhoti and yellow shawl walks beside him. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk among the crowd. On the right, a line of marchers in white robes and white caps carries garlanded poles, and two performers wear large painted papier-mache masks, one pink with a trunk-like face and one green, with tall golden crowns. A decorated umbrella-style canopy in yellow and red is carried above the crowd. On the left, a large portrait of a saffron-robed figure is displayed on a banner stand. Many people are visible, crowding the road and sidewalk.2010-02-18Outdoor procession on a dirt path at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam event. A large embroidered banner with red and blue lettering reading "Nithyanandapeetam" is carried on poles by men in white dhotis and shirts. Behind it, a saffron-robed figure and a woman in a white sari walk with devotees, one carrying a decorated kalasha or offering vessel. Drummers and a horn player in white clothes accompany the procession, and devotees line the path with folded hands. A small figure in saffron and a mala is visible among the group, but identity cannot be confirmed from appearance. Trees and grass frame the scene, and a red-shirted man stands on the left.2006-07-11A street procession on a paved road under a hazy sky, with palm trees and low buildings behind. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk in the crowd, while a drummer in a pink lungi and a bare-chested man in an orange cloth play hand drums. Women in white saris with garlands line the procession, and a row of figures wears large pink and yellow elephant-headed masks. A tall banner on poles shows a painted portrait of a saffron-robed figure with text. Scattered petals cover the road, and a small boy in a checked shirt watches from the side.2010-02-18August 01 20082008-08-01December 31 20082008-12-31