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A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path between a wire fence and a green field, lined with coconut palms under a pale evening sky. In front, a man in a white dhoti and a red-and-gold shawl plays a long wind instrument. Behind him, women in white and cream saris carry brass plates of offerings, one in a red blouse holding a tray with a garland and fruit. Several men in white shirts and dhotis walk among them, and a small red flag flies on a pole. This is a padapuja-style procession of devotees.

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A procession of devotees walks single file along a dirt path between a wire fence and a green crop field in the late-day light. Palm and coconut trees line the route. In front, a woman in a white sari with a red border carries a brass vessel topped with a pineapple and flowers, and a woman beside her in a red-bordered white sari holds a tray of flowers. A man in white shirt and dhoti plays a drum on a stand at right, and a man in white clothing walks at left. Others follow in white and red garments, carrying offerings as part of a padapuja procession.2014-07-03January 01 20052005-01-01A procession moves along a dirt path lined with palm and coconut trees. In the foreground, musicians play long brass and wooden horns (nadaswaram-style pipes). The front musicians wear white shirts and white dhotis with gold borders, and one woman in a red sari with a white border plays a horn. A man in a beige shirt and white dhoti leads the line. Behind them, a group of men in white shirts and dhotis walk toward a decorated float or palanquin with colourful bunting and hangings in the distance. A forehead mark is visible on one musician. The scene is outdoors in daylight.2005-01-01July 03 20142014-07-03December 27 20092009-12-27A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road lined with coconut palms and a low concrete wall. Many participants wear white dhotis and white shirts or white sarees with coloured borders, and several wear marigold-coloured sashes and beaded mala necklaces. Some women carry brass or steel pots and offering trays. A woman in the foreground holds a tall orange flag, and orange and yellow decorative umbrellas are carried above the crowd toward the back. The scene is bright and hazy with sunlight.2008-12-25A photograph of a procession on a dirt road lined with coconut palms and a low fence. Musicians lead the way: a man in a black shirt and maroon lungi plays a small hand cymbal, several men beat large drums, and a man in a maroon shirt and cream dhoti plays a long wind instrument. Behind them women in white saris with yellow garlands walk barefoot, carrying brass pots, and men in white dhotis follow. A red-and-white striped gateway and a truck appear at left. About twenty people are visible, and none is identifiable as a person.2009-12-28A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and shrubs. Three musicians lead, playing long wind instruments: on the left a man in a maroon shirt and white dhoti plays a nadaswaram-style pipe, in the centre a man in white shirt and dhoti plays another pipe, and on the right a man with a white forehead marking and white dhoti plays a long reed instrument. Behind them a line of white-clad devotees walks, and a woman in an orange sari carries something, followed by others in white. An ornate red and blue canopy with embroidered hangings and tassels shelters a palanquin or procession vehicle in the background.2006-07-11A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path through dry grass and trees at dusk. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange or saffron shawls and white forehead markings. In front, a musician in a gold-embroidered yellow kurta and yellow dhoti plays a long wind instrument, with other horn and drum players beside him, one drummer holding a red drum with lettering. Behind them, a canopy decorated with colourful bunting and orange flags is carried over the procession. On the right, a man in white carries a long horn. No single person is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2005-01-01A photograph of a rural dirt path lined with palm and tropical trees during a procession. Two musicians in the foreground play long wind instruments: on the left a man in a red shirt, white dhoti with yellow border and a garland; on the right a man in a white shirt and white dhoti playing a brass trumpet-like horn. Behind them, drummers in white dhotis with yellow sashes play hand drums, and a group of robed figures in orange and saffron walks under a red, blue and gold canopy, a palanquin-style procession. A woman in a purple sari stands at the right edge near a red-roofed building. The scene reads as a ceremonial procession with music.2006-07-12A large procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with coconut palms and a low concrete wall. Many participants wear white dhotis, kurtas and sarees, while others wear saffron-orange garments. Several carry tall red-orange flags on poles, and colourful striped umbrellas are raised above the crowd. Drummers and musicians with hand drums walk in the middle of the group. A man in a blue shirt and dark trousers walks on the right beside a man in a light checked lungi. A garden hose lies across the lower right foreground. The scene appears to be a flag-hoisting or deity procession during a festival.2008-12-23December 29 20082008-12-29