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A photograph of a kabaddi-style contest on a bare dirt ground at an outdoor festival, lined by coconut palms and a row of small flags. Several young men in white vests, shorts and bare feet stand and move in the open sandy court, while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti in the foreground faces them. A large crowd of spectators, many in white shirts and dhotis, stands packed along the edge under the palms, with a blue canopy visible in the background.

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A photograph of a kabaddi-style contest on a dirt ground at an outdoor ashram event, with tall coconut palms and rows of saffron and orange flags on poles behind. Several young men in white vests and light shorts stand ready on the sand, one in the foreground mid-stride with a green wristband. A large crowd of spectators in white shirts, white dhotis and saris watches from the sides, with a few women in pink and yellow saris among them. No individual is identifiable as a person in this image.2006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered around a sandy open ground lined with palm trees and tall flagpoles flying orange and saffron flags. Several young men in white and orange clothing dance and jump energetically around a hanging palm frond, with spectators in white, orange and dark clothing watching closely from the edges. A few onlookers in white and orange garments stand at the left, and a blue canopy and brick structure appear in the background.2006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor photo of a kabaddi-style contest on a sandy ground lined with tall palm trees and orange flags on poles. Several young men in white vests and shorts lunge and grapple in the middle, while a crowd of men and women in white and orange clothing watches from around the edge. A man in an orange robe with a garland stands at left under a white canopy, with a small banner of framed portraits behind the crowd. A chalk line marks the boundary, and a white cloth canopy and palm fronds frame the scene.2006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor photograph of a kabaddi-style contest on a raked sand court under bright daylight, with tall coconut palms and a thatched shelter at left. Several young men in black t-shirts and shorts crouch and move on the sand, one holding a blue object at left. A large crowd of spectators stands around the edge in white shirts, light trousers and khaki, while a group of women in white saris with orange borders, and men in white kurtas, stand at right. A few orange and red banners are visible behind the shelter.2006-12-25Outdoor kabaddi-style contest on bare reddish-brown earth beneath palm trees and a clear blue sky. Several young men in white shirts and white dhotis, and one in an orange shirt and white shorts, crouch and lunge toward each other mid-play. Behind them a large crowd stands watching, including young men in orange and white garments and women in white saris with orange or yellow borders. A partial purple and white banner appears at the upper left.2006-12-25Outdoor youth sports event on bare sandy ground lined with palm trees and orange-topped flagpoles. Two shirtless young men in white vests and grey shorts grapple in a kabaddi-style contest in the foreground while a crowd of young men in white shirts, black tees and white dhotis watches. On the right, under a fringed canopy, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hair and garlands sits on a raised table, with devotees in white kurtas and orange shawls nearby. A white banner hangs at left. Several people wear white ritual clothing and rudraksha-style beads.2006-12-25Outdoor youth sports event on a sandy ground lined with tall flagpoles flying orange flags and coconut palms. Two young men in orange shorts and bare feet and others in white vests and khaki trousers play a kabaddi-style contest in a dirt court marked with white lime. Behind them a group of men in white dhotis and shirts, saffron-robed sadhus and a man in orange stands under a white fringed ceremonial umbrella held aloft on a pole. Spectators crowd the background.2006-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25