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A photograph of an outdoor procession gathering at a temple area on a sunny day. In the foreground a large crowd of devotees sits and stands, many in white clothes. Near the centre a woman in a saffron-orange shawl and white garment stands beside a woman in a red-and-gold saree holding a ceremonial item. A man in a dark shirt gestures toward them from a stone platform. Behind on a low wall, rows of young men in white shirts and dark shirts stand and sit, some playing brass trumpets, with drummers beside them beating a large drum. Trees, a stone temple structure and palm fronds frame the scene. No individual can be identified as a person in this view.

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Outdoor procession scene at an ashram-style grounds with a stone-walled stepped platform. Many people in white ritual clothing sit and stand in the foreground and on the steps; several men in dark shirts and trousers stand behind them, and a band of boys in white with red sashes plays drums and brass instruments. A woman in a lavender shawl stands near a small temple structure at left, and a man in a white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl stands center-left among the crowd. Palm trees and a blue sky frame the background. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is confirmed.2006-12-23A large outdoor crowd gathers at a procession or ceremony. In the foreground a dense mass of people in white and light clothing fills the frame. On a low brick wall, a man in a black shirt stands holding a long pole or whip-like rod, beside a woman in white with an orange-bordered sari and a woman in a maroon sari, with a large drum on the wall and drummers in white shirts beside it. Behind them a row of men in black shirts and black trousers stands in a line, and seated men and women in white sit along the wall. A man with a grey beard in a tan shawl stands among them. A small temple structure with white figures sits at the left edge under trees, and a palm tree and a clear blue sky appear at right.2006-12-23Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered before a procession at a temple precinct. A white stone shrine with white figures stands at left under trees. On a raised stone platform, men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts stand and sit, several playing brass trumpets and a large drum, while a man in a white kurta holds a drum at left. Behind them, rows of men in black polo shirts stand in formation, and a man in a white kurta with a long orange-saffron shawl stands at center right. A man in a beige vest stands near the back. Dense crowds in white and light clothing fill the foreground.2006-12-23A crowd gathers outdoors under tall trees and a clear sky at a procession or dwajarohanam event. On a raised concrete platform, a drummer in white kurta strikes a large bass drum while beside him a line of boys in white shirts and red-orange sashes plays brass instruments. Behind them a woman in a white sari sits with several men in white, and a man in an orange shawl stands on the right. Standing in a row on the upper terrace are young men in black shirts. On the left, a small stone shrine with white figures on its roof stands near a woman in a purple shawl. The people are casual participants in a public gathering.2006-12-23Outdoor temple procession scene under trees with a clear sky. On a low raised stone platform, a row of men in white kurtas and dhotis sit and stand, several with orange shawls. A man in a dark polo shirt and khaki trousers stands at right holding a tall staff with an orange flag, beside a seated man in white with an orange shawl. A drummer in white sits among the group behind a drum. To the left, a small golden shrine with white figures and a deity murti stands among the trees, with a woman in a purple shawl nearby. Devotees in white saris and dhotis gather in the foreground, with a seated elderly man in an ochre wrap at centre. Students or volunteers in white stand together on the platform.2006-12-23A crowd gathers outdoors in front of a low concrete-block wall beneath trees. Seated on top of the wall in white clothes are several men and a woman in white with a white head covering. Behind them stands a row of young men in black shirts and dark trousers. At the lower right, a drummer in white kurta and dhoti plays a large bass drum, while other musicians in white with red sashes play drums and brass trumpets. A woman in a white sari with a purple shawl stands at left near a white-stone temple structure with figures on its roof. Many people in white and light clothing fill the foreground.2006-12-23December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor procession scene with a crowd of many people seated and standing on a stone ledge in front of a small stone shrine with white figures on its roof. In the foreground, a drummer in white uniform plays a large drum while other musicians in white with trumpets and a snare drum stand beside him. Men in dark maroon-brown shirts and khaki trousers stand in rows behind, one wearing an orange sash. Women in saris, one in pink and one in cream, sit near the musicians. Behind the crowd, a man in a purple-wrapped garment stands near the shrine, and a tall pole with a purple emblem rises at left among trees.2006-12-23Outdoor photograph of a dense crowd gathered around a central group at a temple-style compound. Several men in saffron/orange robes stand near the middle, including one in a long orange robe and another in orange with a marigold-style garland, surrounded by people in dark brown or black shirts. Behind a low grey concrete wall, a row of onlookers in white dhotis, white kurtas, and colourful saris stands on an elevated ledge. A pillared structure and tarpaulin-covered stage frame appear at the upper left and right. The scene suggests a festival procession or public darshan. a person is.2006-12-25Outdoor photograph of a large crowd gathered at a procession site under a clear blue sky with tall palm trees. Men and boys in white kurtas and dhotis sit on a low concrete wall and stand on steps, some holding small items. In the centre-right, several men in black shirts with printed face portraits on their backs stand near a metal scaffold canopy. A woman in a red and gold sari and another in a white sari sit in the front row among devotees. On the far right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long shawl stands among men in white. A small blue bird-logo appears at the upper left corner. Many people are visible in the foreground crowd.2006-12-23Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered in an open dirt compound before a low concrete platform wall. On the raised wall stands a group of devotees in white and coloured saris and dhotis; a figure in saffron-orange robes stands centrally on the wall. Below, many people in plain black t-shirts, some with printed portraits on the back, hold a thick rope in a tug-of-war style line, while white-clad devotees and onlookers in white shirts and dhotis surround them. Tall palm trees, a large banyan-type tree and a metal scaffold frame stand behind, under a clear blue sky. A white decorative gate is visible at the left.2006-12-25A large outdoor crowd gathers in a dusty open ground beside coconut palms and a metal scaffold stage. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis stand close together, while a raised concrete wall holds a row of women in white and coloured saris, including red, green, orange and pink. In the foreground a man in an orange shawl stands at the left, and an older man in a greenish shawl stands near the centre. A partly visible banner on the right shows a portrait and text. The scene looks like a festival or public gathering with many devotees watching.2006-12-25