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Street procession in a Tamil Nadu town during a grand procession at Salem, with a large crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts and women in saffron saris. In the foreground a figure in an orange-saffron robe and a saffron turban stands on a raised platform, facing away from the camera, with a dark-haired person in saffron to the left and a saffron-clad figure at lower left. Drummers in white clothes play large drums at lower right, and saffron flags fly above the crowd. Shopfronts, signboards and a green banner line the street behind. A saffron-robed figure with long dark hair and a turban is visible, but the face is not shown and the appearance is not confidently matched to a person.

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April 27 20082008-04-27Evening street procession in a crowded Indian town. In the foreground, a figure in orange robes and a saffron turban stands on a raised float at left, with another orange-robed attendant beside him, and a gold-coloured ornament is visible at the far left edge. A large crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing white caps, surrounds the procession, with drummers beating large drums at lower right. Red and saffron flags flutter above the crowd, and shop fronts, a bunting strip and a green banner line the street behind.2008-04-27April 27 20082008-04-27April 27 20082008-04-27April 27 20082008-04-27 +1 copiesApril 27 20082008-04-27April 27 20082008-04-27Street procession at dusk in a town with low concrete buildings and shopfronts, orange and green signboards, and bunting. A man in a saffron-orange shawl and orange turban stands on a raised platform at left, arm outstretched and pointing, with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style necklace visible. Below him, a crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts walks along the road, many carrying orange flags. Two large ornate parasols with blue, green and red panels and gold motifs are held aloft over the procession. Trumpet-style and drum players in white walk in front, and a large banner with a portrait hangs above the street.2008-04-27Evening street procession in a Tamil Nadu town with a dense crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing white turbans, pressing around a raised float. On the left, two figures in saffron-orange robes stand on the vehicle: one wears an orange turban and holds a tall ceremonial staff, the other has long dark hair. Orange flags flutter above the crowd, and uniformed police in khaki stand among the marchers. Drummers in white play drums on the right. Shopfronts, a hanging string of orange and white bunting, and a street lamp line the road, with a framed portrait sign on a building.2008-04-27April 27 20082008-04-27Evening street procession in a town with shopfronts and signboards. In the foreground, a man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe with gold trim stands on a raised white-draped vehicle, holding a long ornate pole beside a lantern-style light. Behind him a woman in orange clothing sits on the platform, and a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis fills the street. Red and orange flags wave above the crowd. A printed portrait banner hangs over the street with a caption in Tamil. The man on the vehicle has distinctive saffron turban and robe cues, so this is a person candidate in a procession; the crowd is large and visible.2008-04-27Street procession in a busy Indian town at dusk, with a large crowd of devotees in white and saffron walking along the road. On the left, a figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robes sits on a raised platform covered in white cloth, with a red carpet leading toward the procession and a long ceremonial staff standing beside the platform. Many people carry orange and saffron flags on poles. Police officers in khaki uniforms walk among the marchers. Shopfronts, signboards and a white banner line the street, and a truck and car are visible in the background. Tamil signage is visible on the buildings.2008-04-27