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A road procession of men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests moves outdoors under a cloudy sky with palm trees behind. Each man wears a yellow-and-orange marigold garland and a red cloth sash at the waist, and several carry tall conical kalasha-style pots on their heads decorated with white jasmine or flower cones and red-and-green tips. Some pots have red and white painted rims. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti walks at left with an orange turban. A saffron flag on a pole and a decorated vehicle with blue and red fabric appear in the background, with crowds of onlookers along the roadside.

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A photograph of a village procession on a dirt road. Several men walk barefoot in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests with red sashes and yellow-and-white flower garlands. Each carries a tall conical arrangement of white flowers atop a painted clay pot (kalasha) balanced on his head, with red-and-green ornaments at the tip. A shirtless man in an orange cloth and an orange turban walks at left. Behind them, a saffron flag, a decorated arch and a canopy with red and blue banners stand against a cloudy sky and palm trees. Spectators in white shirts and dhotis line the route at right.2006-11-13A photograph of a procession on a rural road with palm trees and hills behind. Several men in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests, with red waist cloths and yellow and white flower garlands, walk barefoot in a row. Each balances a tall conical arrangement of white jasmine and flowers on a painted clay pot on his head, topped with small red and green decorations. One man in front wears an orange cloth on his head and an orange cloth at his waist. Onlookers in saris and shirts stand along the edges, and an orange flag rises in the background.2006-11-13A photograph of a street procession in rural Tamil Nadu. Men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests, with yellow waist sashes and yellow-and-red flower garlands, carry large terracotta pots on their heads. Several pots are topped with white flower-covered cones decorated with small red and green ornaments. Some men hold bundles of green leaves in their outstretched hands. A saffron flag flies at the top right, with hills and palm trees behind. Spectators stand at the edges of the road, and the scene looks like a festival or temple procession.2006-11-13Outdoor procession on a dirt road with a line of men walking barefoot in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests, each wearing yellow and orange marigold garlands and red waist sashes. Several men balance tall conical floral structures decorated with white jasmine on large decorated pots on their heads, topped with small green and red ornaments. Behind them a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and white shirt walks with a folded orange cloth. Onlookers in white shirts and a woman in a green sari stand at the sides, with palm trees and hills in the background and a red-and-blue banner and orange flag visible. The scene resembles a temple or ashram procession. Upper-left corner shows a small blue logo.2006-11-13A procession of barefoot men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests walks down a dirt road, several carrying large decorated pots on their heads. Each pot is crowned with a tall cone of white flowers and red-green tufted tops, and their bases are wrapped in red and white. Many wear yellow and white flower garlands across their chests, and the men at the front have red waist sashes. One man at left wears an orange dhoti and an orange turban. Spectators in white shirts and checked shirts line the road. Behind them a red and blue banner and an orange flag stand against palm trees and hills under a cloudy sky. The scene resembles a kavadi or pot-carrying procession. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2006-11-13A procession of men walking along a rural road, each balancing a decorated terracotta pot on his head. The men wear white dhotis with yellow sashes and white sleeveless vests, with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers around their necks. Several hold bundles of green leaves and flowers in their hands, and some have sacred ash or kumkum marks on their foreheads. A saffron flag flies at the top right, and white flower-covered structures are visible behind the line. Green hills and trees fill the background under a cloudy sky. No swami is visibly present in the scene.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13A procession of young men in white dhotis and white vests walks along a rural road, carrying decorated clay pots on their heads. Each pot is topped with a cone of white flowers and small coloured flags. The men wear yellow waist sashes and garlands of yellow and red flowers, and hold green leaves and bunches of marigolds in their hands. Behind them an orange flag flies from a pole, with palm trees and hills in the background. Spectators in white shirts and a checked shirt line the road under a cloudy sky.2006-11-13A procession of men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests walks along a dirt road lined with palm trees and a crowd. Each man balances a tall, cone-shaped vessel on his head, decorated with white flower garlands and painted terracotta-style pots with red and white designs. Several men wear thick yellow and red marigold garlands around their necks and hold their hands together in folded anjali or carry flower offerings. Behind them a white canopy and colourful banners are visible, and some onlookers in white shirts stand at the side.2006-11-13A procession on a dirt road with several men and women in white sleeveless vests and white dhotis carrying tall conical pots on their heads. Each pot is decorated with white flowers, red and gold painted patterns, and ribbons. Several men wear garlands of yellow and red flowers around their necks, and one man in the foreground holds flower bunches. Palm trees and a cloudy sky are in the background, with spectators standing along the route.2006-11-13A street procession of men in white vests and dhotis, several wearing yellow, orange and red marigold garlands, carry tall white flower-covered pots on their heads. The decorated pots are painted with red and white patterns and have small green-and-red bird ornaments on top. A man in front with a moustache and a red-and-yellow garland balances a pot, while others hold bunches of flowers and a drummer with a barrel drum appears at the right. Behind them a large crowd of spectators in white and light clothing watches. Palm trees, power lines and a cloudy sky are visible.2006-11-13A procession of men in plain white sleeveless vests and red or yellow waist cloths, wearing yellow and orange flower garlands, carries tall conical structures on their heads. Each structure is a decorated earthen pot topped with a dense cone of white jasmine-like flowers, with red and blue ornaments and small red-and-green finials. Men in the foreground and background walk in a crowd under a bright sky with palm trees; the lead bearer's arm is raised. Several people in white shirts stand behind, and a banner with orange and red panels is visible at left. The scene looks like a temple or village festival procession.2006-11-13