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Outdoor photo of a group of children and teens walking in a procession along a dirt path lined with palm and tree foliage. A boy in white kurta and white dhoti plays a drum with yellow and red cloth wrapping, beside a girl in a white top and maroon shawl carrying a drum. Other children in white and pale shirts follow. Two tall yellow-and-orange ceremonial banners on poles rise behind them, and a red building stands in the background.

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A photograph of a procession moving along a dirt path shaded by tall coconut palms and dense green trees. Two drummers in the foreground carry double-headed drums slung on straps; the left drummer wears a brown shirt with a red-and-white sash and the drummer beside him wears a white shirt and white dhoti. Behind them a line of men in white shirts and white dhotis walks with several women in saris and young children. Several ornate, colourful canopies with red, yellow and blue decorations are carried aloft over the group, and a trident is visible on a pole near the canopies. Some marchers wear saffron-coloured cloth and sashes.2006-12-26A 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.2006-12-26Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and shrubs. Men in white dhotis and shirts play drums, including a large barrel drum with red trim and a green drum, while others carry ornate umbrellas (chatras) in orange, yellow and blue above a decorated palanquin with garlands. Devotees in white and saffron walk along, and onlookers stand by a wire fence at left, including a woman in a dark sari and a child in pink. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the decorated palanquin at center is carried in procession.2010-02-12An outdoor evening procession on a dirt path lined with coconut palms. Two drummers in the foreground carry large barrel drums with green-painted shells: one wears a red shirt with maroon lungi, the other a blue shirt with orange dhoti. Behind them, men and women in white ritual clothing walk, several carrying ornate umbrellas and decorated standards with red and blue emblems. A brightly decorated palanquin or ratha with a golden canopy and colourful fringe is visible in the background, and a figure in white holds a long horn-like instrument. The scene suggests a festival procession in an ashram setting, with a mixed group of about ten people visible.2010-02-12A photograph of a village procession on a dirt path lined with palm and tall trees under a bright sky. At the front, a drummer in a white dhoti and white shirt carries a barrel drum slung across his body, and beside him a man in an orange garment with a pink shawl and a red tilak on his forehead holds a long staff. Behind them, men in white dhotis play long wind instruments and drummers carry drums, and a woman in a pale sari walks among them. Several more people in white and orange clothing follow along the path, with a colourful ceremonial umbrella visible in the distance.2006-12-23A photograph of a procession on a dirt road lined with coconut palms and a low fence. Musicians lead the way: a man in a black shirt and maroon lungi plays a small hand cymbal, several men beat large drums, and a man in a maroon shirt and cream dhoti plays a long wind instrument. Behind them women in white saris with yellow garlands walk barefoot, carrying brass pots, and men in white dhotis follow. A red-and-white striped gateway and a truck appear at left. About twenty people are visible, and none is identifiable as a person.2009-12-28December 30 20062006-12-30A 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.2006-12-26Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt path lined with palm and tall trees. Drummers in red shirts and white trousers play large drums, while a crowd of men and women in white and pastel clothes walks behind. Purple-and-white pennant flags stretch overhead between the trees and palms. A figure in a white robe with orange cloth near the centre appears to lead the group. Dry grass lies along the path.2007-01-01December 25 20062006-12-25A procession walks along a dirt path shaded by coconut palms and leafy trees. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis carry colourful ornamented parasols with red, orange and green panels and fringed edges. Some carry long brass horns or wind instruments, and a man in a red and gold cloth walks at front. Other participants wear orange shawls, and a woman in a green sari walks at the front centre beside young boys in traditional shirts. A trident-shaped ornament stands at the left edge.2006-12-26A village procession moves along a dirt road lined with coconut palms and a thatched-roof house. In the foreground, two men play large two-headed drums (dhol-style). The man on the left wears a checked shirt, white dhoti and a pink-and-green shoulder cloth. The drummer beside him wears a saffron-orange dhoti and a yellow-and-orange cloth over his shoulder. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts walk with the procession, and women in colourful saris and salwar-style dress stand along the roadside. Ornate, multicoloured canopied palanquins or ratha-style structures are visible in the distance among the palms.2006-12-26