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A street procession in a village with palm trees and a thatched hut at right. A decorated red and gold canopy with elephant and lion motifs is carried overhead. Beneath it, a figure in saffron robes with a pink and white flower garland walks in the centre, flanked by men in white shirts and white dhotis. Musicians in orange uniforms with dark blue caps and sashes play trumpets, a clarinet and a drum. A man in a red striped shirt blows a brass horn in the foreground. The crowd of onlookers fills the road behind.

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A street procession in a rural Tamil village. A large red and gold ceremonial canopy decorated with painted elephants, lotus motifs and geometric panels is carried on poles above the crowd. Beneath it, a person in a saffron-orange robe with a pink flower garland and long dark hair walks in the centre; the figure's appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity. Around them, brass band musicians in orange tunics with blue sashes and peaked caps play trumpets and a clarinet-like instrument, and drummers beat a drum. Men in white shirts and red checked clothing follow in the crowd. Palm trees, a thatched roof hut and a hillside form the background.2006-11-13A street procession moves along a village road lined with palm trees and a thatched hut. At the centre, a person in saffron robes wears a long pink-and-white flower garland and walks beneath a large red and purple canopy decorated with painted elephants, cows and motifs, with matching yellow fringed panels. Men in white shirts and dhotis walk around them. In the foreground, musicians in orange uniforms with dark blue caps play brass instruments, including a trumpet and a horn. A dense crowd of onlookers and devotees fills the background.2006-11-13A street procession moves along a palm-lined village road under a large red and blue ceremonial canopy decorated with elephant, lion and floral motifs and hanging yellow tassels. At the centre, a person in orange robes with a long pink and red flower garland walks between white-clad attendants. Musicians in orange uniforms with blue sashes and peaked caps play drums and brass instruments in the foreground, while men in white shirts and dhotis and spectators line the road. Thatched huts and a distant hill appear at the edges, and a tray of offerings is visible at the upper left.2006-11-13A street procession moves through a village road lined with a crowd. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a pink-and-white flower garland, walking beneath a large red, gold and blue ceremonial canopy decorated with elephants, lion-like figures and leaf motifs. Around him, attendants in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside a marching band in orange tunics with dark blue sashes and peaked caps, playing drums, a trumpet and a clarinet. Palm trees and dry scrub frame the background, and onlookers press close on both sides. The long hair, saffron robe and garland are the cues for a person presence in the procession.2006-11-13A street procession moves along a village road lined with palm trees and hills in the background. A marching band in orange shirts with blue trousers and blue sashes plays drums, a brass horn and trumpets, while a musician in a red checked shirt plays a trumpet at right. Behind them, a man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a large pink-and-white flower garland walks in the centre, flanked by men in white dhotis and shirts. Above, a red, green and multicoloured ceremonial umbrella and gold-fringed canopies with blue emblems are carried, along with a silver trident-like standard. Many onlookers are visible along the route.2006-11-13Outdoor street procession on a paved road lined with palm and tree foliage. Marching band musicians in orange and navy uniforms with caps play brass trumpets, a clarinet and drums, including a bass drum labelled with a band name. Behind them, a procession of men and attendants in white dhotis and orange shawls walks under a red and gold canopy decorated with elephants, lions and a central deity motif, with saffron and red pennants. A trident-topped staff and a colourful umbrella flank the group. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with a red and white garland stands among the attendants, with a white-clad assistant beside him. The scene is bright and the sky is overcast.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13A dense outdoor procession crowd moves under bright sunlight with palm trees behind. Several large ornate umbrellas in multicolour stripes, with fringed tassels and decorated hanging panels, are carried above the crowd. Orange-robed sadhus and devotees walk among men in white shirts and trousers, many with hands raised or pressed together. Brass band musicians in red uniforms with white-topped caps play trumpets and drums in the foreground. Orange flags with a blue emblem fly overhead. Some devotees on the right wear saffron and yellow clothing. The crowd is very large and packed closely.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A dense outdoor procession crowd moves under palm trees with saffron and orange ceremonial parasols and flags. Several large umbrellas with red, yellow and blue canopies and tassels are carried above the crowd. A central figure in orange and saffron robes with a garland walks at the front, surrounded by devotees in white shirts and dhotis. A brass trumpet player and a drummer with a large drum stand at the lower left, and a few people wear red and gold uniforms. Orange flags and banners fill the background.2009-01-01A dense outdoor procession of many devotees and onlookers moves through a crowded street lined with palm trees. Several colourful striped umbrellas with yellow, blue and red panels and gold fringe are carried overhead. Men in white kurtas and dhotis walk alongside, while others wear orange saffron shawls and sashes. Brass band musicians in red uniforms with tall gold-trimmed caps play trumpets and drums in the foreground. Orange and saffron flags flank the route. A figure in an orange garment with a long dark wrap stands near the centre of the crowd, possibly at the heart of the procession, with a hand raised. Women in saris and salwar kameez are visible among the crowd.2009-01-01A street procession on a paved road lined with palm trees. Musicians in orange uniforms with caps play a brass trumpet and a drum; one drum head reads a band name. Behind them, white-clad men and devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls walk in a procession. At the centre, a figure in an orange robe with a long hair and a pink-and-white flower garland stands under a multicoloured canopy. A trident stands on a pole, two gold-and-red decorated umbrellas flank the path, and an overhead red banner shows painted elephants, bulls and sacred motifs. Several people in the crowd are visible.2006-11-13