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A 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.

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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.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.2006-11-13Outdoor 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 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.2006-11-13An 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 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 copiesA procession winds along a dusty path lined with coconut palms, with a string of white and purple pennants strung overhead. Men in white dhotis and light shirts walk in the front, a drummer in white beats a large drum, and a man in a pale green-and-white checked shirt and dark trousers walks in the foreground. Women in pink and red saris and children in white are among the marchers, and orange and saffron flags flutter in the background. The scene is an outdoor festival procession under bright daylight.2007-01-01Outdoor photograph of a crowd of devotees standing in a dirt field lined with tall palm trees, with hills in the background under a blue sky with clouds. Several saffron-orange flags on tall poles rise above the crowd. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis, some with printed portrait badges on their shirts; one shirt has a portrait with a name in Tamil script. A drummer in a white shirt with a saffron cloth strap plays a small drum with a pink and gold cover, while others link arms. Women in pink and magenta saris sit at the left edge.2006-11-13A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty dirt path lined with palm and tall trees under a clear blue sky. Many people in predominantly white traditional clothing walk in a dense group, several men wearing white dhotis and shirts, women in white saris and some in colourful sarees. Overhead, long strings of white and blue pennants marked with a purple emblem stretch across the path, and several colourful decorated umbrellas or canopies rise above the crowd, one in red and gold. A man in the foreground wears a brown vest over white clothing with a garland, and a drummer with a drum is visible at the right edge. Cables and wooden poles run across the scene.2007-01-01A village procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees under a cloudy sky. Men in white dhotis and shirts, and women in saris, walk alongside a decorated palanquin topped with white floral arrangements and garlands. Several marchers wear red and orange cloths and garlands. A white banner hangs overhead, bearing a portrait of a robed figure with long hair and the text Dhyanapeetam. A woman in a grey sari carries a small child on her hip. Behind them stand palm trees and low hills.2006-11-13A photograph of a rural procession on a dirt path lined with tall palm trees under a cloudy sky. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk in a line, several carrying tall conical structures decorated with white flowers on their heads, and some carrying brass pots. A group wears yellow and orange garlands and red-bordered cloths. On the left, a white-covered table sits beside a banner showing a bearded figure with long hair and a garland, with the words Dhyanapeetam printed on it, and smoke rises from a small fire. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers walks at the centre of the procession. Two or three men in white are visible among the people near the table.2006-11-13An outdoor festival procession on a dirt road lined with thatched huts and a string of small blue and white pennant flags. A large crowd of mostly men in white dhotis and white shirts walks with ceremonial banners and flags, including a long multicoloured banner and yellow flags. Colourful umbrellas with patterned canopies are held above the procession at the right. Near the centre, a figure in an orange-saffron shawl and orange clothing walks among the men, with an orange and gold flag nearby. Boys and younger onlookers in casual clothes stand along the sides, and a drummer and a man playing a long wind instrument appear at the left edge.2007-01-12