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A photograph of an outdoor procession on sandy ground with palm trees behind. In the foreground, several young men in white dhoti and white sleeveless vests wear yellow sashes and garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. They carry leafy green branches in their raised hands. Above them, men balance large terracotta pots (kalasha) with white and red markings on their heads, some on decorated orange-and-white carriers. Behind them, a crowd of spectators in white and in dark clothing watches, and smoke rises at the right edge. The scene suggests a temple procession or ritual walk.

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Outdoor procession on a sandy path lined with palm trees and a crowd of onlookers in the background. Four or more men in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests walk barefoot, each wearing a yellow waist sash and long garlands of yellow and red flowers. Each man balances a terracotta pot on his head, some with flower decorations, and several carry bundles of green leaves in their hands. Behind them, decorated wooden carts or ratha-like structures with orange cloth and flowers are visible, and a faint smoke haze rises at the back. The scene appears to be a temple-style festival procession with kalasha-bearing devotees.2006-11-13A photograph of a procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees under a cloudy sky. Male devotees in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests, with yellow and red waist cloths, walk barefoot and wear garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. Many carry clay pots and tall cone-shaped structures of white flowers on their heads, and some hold bundles of green leaves in their hands. Smoke rises in the background, and spectators in colourful saris and white shirts watch from the right. The scene suggests a temple procession with offerings carried on the head.2006-11-13A photograph of a village procession on a paved road. Several men in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests walk in a line, each balancing a decorated terracotta pot on his head, with red and white painted patterns. They wear yellow and red flower garlands and carry bundles of green leaves in their hands, and yellow sashes hang at their waists. A man at the front wears vibhuti or kumkum on his forehead. Smoke drifts in from the right, and thatched huts, palm trees and a small tiled building stand along the roadside. Onlookers in white shirts and a man in an orange dhoti watch from the edges.2006-11-13Outdoor festival scene on bare dirt ground with a large crowd of spectators behind. In the foreground, several young men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests with orange waist cloths and yellow marigold garlands crouch and stand, bearing tall conical decorations atop their heads. Each conical structure is white with flowers, colourful streamers and pink or green tassels, carried on wooden poles across the shoulders. Behind them, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with a hand raised, and a yellow vehicle and red banners with portrait images appear in the background.2010-02-18Outdoor photograph of a large festival crowd on dry ground at a procession or ritual event. Several men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests with orange cloth sashes and yellow marigold garlands balance tall decorated kalasha-style pots topped with white flower cones, colourful ribbons and pink tassels on their heads, some crouching and gesturing while others stand. A wooden pole runs along the line of performers. Behind them a dense crowd of onlookers, many in white, watches, with police in khaki uniforms at the right edge and banners and flags visible in the background.2010-02-18A procession of men walking in a crowded outdoor street. Several men carry white clay pots on their heads, each topped with bundles of green leaves and tinsel crowns in purple, green, gold and blue. The men wear white sleeveless vests, white dhotis and bright orange waist sashes, with yellow and orange marigold garlands around their necks. Some carry bunches of green leaves in their hands, and smoke or haze drifts behind them.2010-02-18A crowd procession of men in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing yellow and orange marigold garlands, carry decorated clay pots on their heads. The pots are white with painted red and blue designs, topped with silver and magenta tinsel cones and bundles of green leaves. Some men hold green leaf bundles in their hands. A bearded older man in the centre wears a white shirt and yellow garland. Behind a bamboo barrier, a uniformed police officer in khaki stands at right, watching the procession. The scene suggests a festival procession with pot-carrying devotees.2010-02-18A street procession on a sunny day under a cloudy sky, seen from behind several participants. Men in white sleeveless vests and yellow dhotis, some with gold-yellow and red flower garlands over their shoulders, carry large terracotta pots on their heads. Several pots are topped with cone-shaped white flower arrangements and small coloured ornaments. Other participants hold bundles of green leaves. Men in white shirts and orange-clad figures walk among them, with a tall palm tree, utility wires and a flag visible behind the crowd.2006-11-13A photograph of a village procession on sandy ground beneath tall palm trees and strings of lights. In the foreground, a man with a moustache balances a striped red, green and white pot on his head, topped with white flowers and a blue cloth. Behind him, a man in a white shirt and dhoti stands beside a drummer in an orange dhoti and yellow sash playing a hand drum. Two drummers with orange-and-white and white clothing play a pair of drums on the right, and a man at the far right balances a large pot with pink and blue ribbons on his head. Several men in white and orange garments and garlands of yellow marigolds stand around, and tall flower-decorated poles rise in the background.2010-02-18A street procession of men in white sleeveless vests and white dhotis with yellow cloth, many wearing yellow and red marigold garlands. Several men balance terracotta pots with perforated sides on their heads, topped with white jasmine garlands and smoking embers, a kavadi-style offering. Behind them a red and white canopy with palm fronds and a bundle of green leaves is carried. Some men have vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads. A crowd in white shirts stands behind, and a metal pole is visible at the left edge.2006-11-13A procession on a dirt ground in a rural village setting with palm trees and thatched huts behind. Many young men in white dhotis and white vests with yellow or orange sashes walk in a line, several wearing flower garlands and carrying tall kalasha pots decorated with white flowers and garlands on their heads. A man in a white shirt walks among them, and a decorated ratha or palanquin with a palm-frond canopy and an orange and purple cloth stands at the left beside drummers. Crowds of onlookers in white and colourful clothes stand behind, with parked vehicles and banners in the background.2006-11-13A procession moves through a palm-lined open ground at dusk. Men in white sleeveless vests and white dhotis with orange waist cloths walk barefoot, many with marigold garlands across their chests. Several carry tall conical offerings of white jasmine on brass pots balanced on their heads, topped with colourful paper flowers, pink and green cloth, and gold finials. Behind them a drummer plays a drum and others hold cymbals, while a man in a white shirt and orange shawl walks in front. Spectators stand along the path, with decorated banners and string lights on bamboo poles at left and a yellow vehicle in the distance.2010-02-18