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Outdoor photo of a procession in a dusty courtyard under trees. On the left, a line of people in white dhotis and white saris stand with palms pressed together in namaste. In the centre, several men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies carry a decorated palanquin topped with a deity murti under an orange cloth canopy, while drummers in white beat drums. Uniformed police officers in khaki stand along the path. A concrete building with a decorated gateway and a water tank lie behind. The scene appears to be a ceremonial procession. a person's presence is not visibly identifiable.

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Outdoor photo of a procession on a dusty open ground in front of a white building with a decorated shrine entrance draped in orange and yellow cloth. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts walk in the centre, carrying a palanquin or deity conveyance and playing drums, one drummer in a red-and-white cloth. Onlookers line the left side, several women in white and patterned saris with palms pressed together in greeting. Uniformed police officers in khaki stand along the path, and a bystander in white dhoti and shirt stands at the right. Trees, a utility pole and a water tank frame the scene.2006-07-18A procession moves along a dusty open lane lined with trees and concrete walls. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk in front, several beating large hand drums; a drummer in a green shirt and white dhoti and another in an orange-striped cloth are visible. Behind them a decorated palanquin or ratha with an orange and red canopy and floral decorations carries deity murti, with attendants following. On the left, a row of women in white saris and men in white clothes stand with hands folded in reverence, while uniformed police stand along the route. Electricity poles and a small building appear in the background.2006-07-18December 28 20062006-12-28Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with trees, with devotees standing on both sides in white clothes. A woman in white sari with a yellow-bordered cloth and a necklace stands at left with hands folded in namaskar. Near the centre, a man in a yellow-and-white garment walks barefoot with a dark-clothed drummer and a drummer in yellow dhoti and white shirt playing hand drums. Many devotees in white press palms together along the route, and a camera operator films. Structures and tent awnings are visible in the background.2009-12-27December 30th 20072007-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 20 20062006-12-20A street procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees, with a water tank and a small building at left. Men in white dhotis and white shirts play drums and a wind instrument, including a man in a blue shirt and orange-red dhoti beating a drum and a man in white playing a horn. Behind them, devotees in white with yellow or orange sashes carry ornate red and gold umbrella-like canopies on poles. A decorated palanquin or ratha with a golden canopy and flower garlands is carried further back. The scene is a temple-style procession in an outdoor setting at dusk.2010-02-12Outdoor photograph of a festival procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and white tarpaulin-covered tent structures. Many devotees in white dhotis and white saris walk in a crowd, some in orange and yellow clothing. At centre, a man in a white kurta with a red-and-white cord around his neck walks near a dark pit filled with dark material, while others around him carry long wooden poles and sticks. On the left, drummers play large drums and a man in brown attire holds a cymbal-like instrument, with a woman in an orange sari nearby. A man in a green shirt stands in the crowd. Striped awnings and bright flags line the background.2008-12-31December 24 20082008-12-24Outdoor evening procession along a sandy path beside a low red-brick wall and palm trees. At centre, a golden palanquin-style ratha carries a decorated deity murti under an ornate canopy, flanked by large embroidered orange-and-gold umbrella-shaped banners. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts walk with orange-red flags and drums; a man in a blue shirt plays a drum at right, and women in orange saris walk on the left. A mounted street light glows in the dusk sky. No clearly identifiable a person candidate is present among the walkers.2010-12-20Outdoor procession on a dirt road at a temple complex during festival celebrations. A decorated palanquin topped with a kalasha-like finial and draped with marigold garlands and orange and yellow fabric is carried forward. Many men in matching red and orange tunics with white dhotis walk in front, some playing drums and cymbals. Other participants wear blue, green and white clothing. On the left, a man in a white kurta walks beside a man in a saffron-orange robe and another in a plaid shirt and trousers. Red and white bunting is strung across the background, beside a white wall and trees under bright sunlight.2008-12-30July 15 20112011-07-15