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A festival procession moves along a sandy road lined with palm trees and banana plants under a clear blue sky. A red and gold canopy with the printed word a person and decorative tassels is held aloft on poles over the crowd. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk closely together; one in the centre plays a long brass horn while others carry woodwind instruments and drums. A young man in a pink striped shirt shakes a small hand percussion instrument, and a man in a teal t-shirt with Tamil script carries a drum on a strap. Many more men in white and some in orange clothing fill the procession behind them.

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January 01 20092009-01-01June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path with a crowd of men and women in white dhotis and kurtas. Several large decorated umbrellas in orange, red, and multicolored patterns with tasseled edges are carried overhead by men. A man in a white dhoti with an orange-and-white cloth drums a barrel-shaped drum, while a woman in a red-and-gold sari plays a long wind instrument. A young man in a blue-and-white striped polo shirt with a badge stands in the foreground, and a white ceremonial umbrella is visible behind the line. A blue truck and trees sit at the edge under a clear sky.2006-12-29Outdoor festival procession on a dusty dirt road lined with crowds. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange or peach shoulder cloths, play dhol-style drums and small drums while walking. Orange ceremonial flags on tall poles rise at left, and decorated umbrellas in green, yellow and red with colourful pennant bunting overhead. At upper right a float or canopy carries a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes, with a white banner bearing a blue emblem. Many spectators stand behind. Brahmotsavam-style procession with drumming and a decorated ratha canopy.2008-12-29December 25 20072007-12-25December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path under a canopy of strings of small pennants. Several large decorated parasols with orange, blue and red panels and gold finials are carried above a crowd of men and boys in white dhotis and shirts with rudraksha malas. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long white-and-orange flower garland and has long dark hair, standing among the parasol bearers. Drummers play barrel drums, and a woman in a rust-coloured sari with gold jewellery walks in front carrying a ceremonial staff. A white van is parked at the right edge.2006-12-29A street procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm and banana trees. Drummers in white shirts and mundu lead, carrying large barrel drums slung over their shoulders. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts with name badges walk beside a group in saffron-orange robes, one wearing a red and white garland. Several decorated umbrellas with orange and teal panels are carried overhead, and orange flags and a red bunting line hang across the scene. Others in white and blue clothing follow, and a man in a blue t-shirt with a red tilak walks in front of the drummers.2008-12-31A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees under a clear blue sky. Two men in white dhotis and shirts play long wind instruments. Behind them, a row of men and women in white and yellow clothing carry ornate multicoloured umbrellas and tall saffron-orange flags. Drummers in yellow dhotis beat large barrel drums, and a woman in a dark blue sari walks among the crowd. A man in a red shirt holds a drum at the lower right edge. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable among the marchers, so the figure is treated as unsure, with no identification.2007-12-25December 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor festival procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees, under a sunny sky with strings of small colourful flags overhead. Many people wearing white dhotis and white shirts walk along, some women in white saris with yellow borders. At the centre, a figure in orange robes with a red-and-white garland stands under a tall decorated parasol, with orange and gold ceremonial umbrellas and colourful canopies held aloft. A man in a white dhoti with a yellow sash carries a flame or lamp, and a drummer plays a drum. Orange flags fly from a vehicle at right, and a banner shows a figure in orange robes.2008-12-31A procession moves along a dirt road past orange-roofed buildings and banana plants. Two striped multicolour umbrellas and a saffron-and-gold banner on a pole are carried at the front. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, some with rudraksha-style neck beads. A drummer in a white shirt and yellow lungi beats a barrel drum, and another drummer in the foreground wears a striped shirt and yellow lungi. A man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair walks in the centre, and a few others in saffron and orange robes follow. Lines of people in white stand along the route. A white canopy and tall banana leaves frame the right side. A person is clearly visible but no appearance-based a person cue is distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-01-02 +1 copies