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A photograph of a rural procession walking across a grassy field below tall palm trees under a bright sky with cumulus clouds. Many men in white dhotis and shirts, some in checked shirts and lungis, walk in a crowd. A few carry orange flags and orange-and-gold decorated umbrellas. At the left, a decorated palanquin-style float with white conical ornaments and garlands is carried along. A long orange and red banner hangs between poles on the right. Several people in the foreground walk barefoot over dry earth and cut tree stumps.

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Outdoor procession in a rural setting with a crowd of men walking across a grassy field lined with tall palm trees under a blue sky with white clouds. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts, some in light blue or pastel shirts, and a few wear orange or saffron cloth. Several ornate decorated umbrellas or canopies in orange and yellow hang above the crowd, and a long red and blue embroidered banner is strung between poles at the back. Orange flags fly among the palms, and the dry scrub and tree stumps in the foreground frame the gathering.2006-11-13A large outdoor procession moves across a grassy field lined with tall palm trees under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk in a crowd, some in mixed lighter clothing, and several carry orange and saffron flags on poles. A red and yellow banner is held aloft on the left, and a decorated palanquin or ornamental umbrella-like canopy with gold and red fringing rises above the crowd near the center. Musicians appear to walk at the front left. Cut tree stumps and dry brush lie in the foreground, and a van is parked at the right edge beyond the crowd.2006-11-13A large crowd of men, mostly in white dhotis and shirts, walks along a dirt path through a green field toward a line of tall palm trees under a partly cloudy sky. Several people carry colourful processional banners and flags, including a long red-and-white embroidered banner and an orange flag on a pole. Some figures wear lighter patterned shirts and mundus, and a few walk barefoot. A small tiled-roof house stands at the right edge. In the foreground a man in a pale shirt and brown trousers strides forward. The scene conveys a village procession with banners and devotees.2006-11-13An outdoor procession on a dirt path through green grass and tall palm trees, with hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky. In the left foreground a line of men in white dhotis and white shirts carry tall white conical headpieces decorated with flowers and garlands, and some wear yellow and orange sashes. Behind them more men in white and orange-saffron cloths walk in the procession, followed by a crowd of people in white, checked and sari-clad figures. A saffron flag on a pole rises at the right, and a figure in a palanquin or ratha-like structure is visible among the crowd. Several people in the foreground carry garlands and offerings. The procession moves forward through a rural village landscape.2006-11-13A large outdoor procession moves along a grassy path lined with tall palm trees under a pale sky. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk closely together, some in pale and pink shirts. In the centre, one man in a light blue shirt and grey trousers raises a ceremonial standard or pole high above the crowd. Behind the group, several decorated umbrella-style canopies in gold, red and blue are carried, along with orange flags on tall poles and a red-and-gold decorated banner. Dense green shrubs and a small building with a red-tiled roof sit at the left edge.2006-11-13A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road lined with coconut palms and a low concrete wall. Many participants wear white dhotis and white shirts or white sarees with coloured borders, and several wear marigold-coloured sashes and beaded mala necklaces. Some women carry brass or steel pots and offering trays. A woman in the foreground holds a tall orange flag, and orange and yellow decorative umbrellas are carried above the crowd toward the back. The scene is bright and hazy with sunlight.2008-12-25A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty dirt path lined with trees and tall grass. Many men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white saris walk closely together. Several wear rudraksha malas and some have folded hands or raised palms in greeting. A man in an orange shawl and white dhoti walks near the center. Ornate orange and red palanquin-style canopies with decorative tassels and an orange flag with a blue emblem are carried above the crowd. Strings of small lights hang overhead between trees. Several people in the foreground are walking toward the camera.2006-01-01A long procession of people in white dhotis and white saris walks along a dirt track through dry, freshly ploughed fields toward a line of palm trees. A man in the foreground at left carries a barrel drum with a red strap, and another man in white stands at far left. Several ornate colourful umbrellas or canopies with decorative fringes rise above the crowd, and a few women carry flowers and small offerings. Children walk among the marchers, and a man in a grey shirt and trousers walks near the front. A few onlookers stand at the right edge beside the field.2007-08-17A large crowd of men walks along a grassy path lined with tall palm trees under a bright blue sky with white clouds. Most wear white shirts and white or patterned lungis and dhotis, and some hold up orange flags on poles. On the left, two ornate decorated umbrellas in red, yellow and orange stand above the procession. Several vehicles are parked in the background beyond the palms and bushes.2006-11-13 +1 copiesDecember 25 20082008-12-25A large procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with coconut palms and a low concrete wall. Many participants wear white dhotis, kurtas and sarees, while others wear saffron-orange garments. Several carry tall red-orange flags on poles, and colourful striped umbrellas are raised above the crowd. Drummers and musicians with hand drums walk in the middle of the group. A man in a blue shirt and dark trousers walks on the right beside a man in a light checked lungi. A garden hose lies across the lower right foreground. The scene appears to be a flag-hoisting or deity procession during a festival.2008-12-23October 17 20102010-10-17