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A photograph of a procession on a dirt path lined with trees, with blue and white bunting strung overhead and a tent and dome structure behind. Two drummers in white dhotis lead the group: the man on the left beats a drum held in front of him, and a woman in an orange-brown sari plays a wind instrument while a man in white dhoti and shirt plays a long horn. Several men in white shirts and dhotis follow, some holding umbrella-like ceremonial parasols in orange, red and blue. A small child in a checked shirt watches from the left edge, and men in light shirts walk in the foreground on the right.

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A photograph of a procession on a dirt path lined with trees, with blue and white bunting and red pennant strings strung overhead. In the centre, a group of people in white dhotis and white shirts walks behind several decorated umbrellas in orange, yellow and red. A woman in an orange-red sari walks near the front. In the foreground, men in checked and striped shirts carry drums and dhol-style drums, and one man at the right wears a white shirt with a red sash. A small child in a checked shirt stands at the far left edge. Blue tarpaulin-covered structures and a metal-roofed shed stand beside the path.2006-12-29A dusty dirt road procession moves through a rural setting with bare trees and dry scrub. In the foreground, a man in a white dhoti and white shirt carries a large two-headed drum slung across his body, while another man in an orange-brown tunic and white dhoti walks beside him holding a cymbal-like instrument. Behind them, drummers in white dhotis play drums and horns, and a woman in a red sari walks among the group. Several small colourful umbrellas with fringed canopies are carried at the back, and a crowd of people in white and pastel clothing, including children, follows along the road.2006-12-26A procession on a dirt road between trees and dry scrub under a pale sky. In the foreground, drummers in white dhotis and shirts play large barrel drums with red and maroon fabric covers, one drummer in a brown shirt and another in a white shirt with orange cloth. Behind them, a larger group of people in white dhotis, saris and shirts walks in a line, some carrying colourful multi-tiered umbrellas or canopies in orange, red and yellow. Vehicles are parked at the edge of the road, and more people follow in the background.2006-12-26April 19 20082008-04-19A dirt path procession moves between trees and a blue-tarped structure, with bunting strung overhead. Four or more drummers lead, carrying two-headed drums with red straps; they wear white dhotis, checked shirts and a white shirt with a red sash. Behind them, devotees in white clothes carry colourful ornate umbrellas or canopies, and more participants follow along the path. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in the frame.2006-12-29A dirt road procession moves through a dry, tree-lined landscape under a pale blue sky. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis and shirts play large drums, one carrying a pink-and-gold drum and another a brown drum, while a man at left plays a small cymbal or hand drum. Behind them a long line of people, including women in saris and children, walks beside colourful umbrella-shaped canopies or ornate ceremonial umbrellas in orange, red and yellow. Vans and cars are parked at the roadside.2006-12-26December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a procession on a dirt road lined with coconut palms. Several men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts walk in a group, many playing cylindrical drums, some with hand-held drumsticks. Two ornate umbrellas with red, orange and gold fringes are carried above the group. Low thatched structures and a white wall sit at the sides of the road under a clear pale sky.2006-12-29December 30 20062006-12-30December 28 20062006-12-28December 30 20062006-12-30A procession moves along a dirt road lined with trees. At left, a drummer in white dhoti and shirt beats a red-and-gold drum with a stick. Behind him, musicians in white dhotis play long brass horns and a nadaswaram-style pipe. A woman in a grey sari with a red border plays a wind instrument at centre. A man in white with a lanyard walks beside her. Behind them, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a garland stands under several colourful ceremonial parasols with fringed edges. A crowd of devotees, including children in shirts and kurtas, follows along the road.2006-12-26