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A road procession moves along a tree-lined paved road. Devotees in white and saffron walk in a large group, carrying orange flags on tall poles. A decorated vehicle or palanquin topped with colourful cloth is at the centre of the procession, partly hidden by the crowd. A man on a bicycle in the foreground wears a light shirt and dhoti-style trousers, and several men in white cloth walk beside the road. Green trees and a utility pole frame the scene. The image is a photograph taken from above.

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A photograph of a procession moving along a narrow paved road lined with green trees and dry red-brown verge. A large crowd of people, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, walks in the road, with some in saffron or orange clothing. Several orange flags are raised above the group, and a decorated palanquin or float with colourful cloth is visible in the distance at the centre. A man on a motorcycle in a checked shirt rides toward the camera in the lower left, and a man in light trousers and a dark shirt walks in the foreground. The scene appears to be a ceremonial procession, with orange flags and a decorated carriage forming its focus.2008-08-01A road procession in a rural area lined with trees. A crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts walks along the asphalt, many carrying orange flags on poles, with drummers beating drums at the front. Behind them a decorated palanquin or ratha is carried forward, its canopy and draped cloth visible. A man on a motorcycle rides in the left lane, and a man in a blue shirt and dark trousers walks at the front beside the drummers. Green trees and a dirt verge frame the scene under an overcast sky.2008-08-01August 01 20082008-08-01A long procession of devotees walks along a paved road lined with trees, palms and a low wall. Many people wear white clothing, and numerous saffron-orange flags are carried above the crowd. A large red-and-white banner is held at the left edge, and white placards are visible among the marchers. A motorcycle rider passes on the right, and a red vehicle with a decorated top appears in the distance at the far end of the procession.2010-07-24A large procession moves down a paved rural road lined with trees and a flowering red-orange tree on the right. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts carry tall saffron-orange flags on poles, and several carry drums. Some walkers wear orange shoulder sashes. Behind them are colourful striped umbrellas and a crowd continuing into the distance. A yellow auto-rickshaw and motorcycles travel alongside, and a cyclist rides on the left. A white wall with painted lettering runs along the right side.2008-08-01A long procession of devotees walks along a paved rural road lined with trees, palms and grass. Many participants wear white dhotis, saris and kurtas, and many carry orange-red flags and white placards with red lettering. A man in a white shirt walks at the front-left edge, and a motorcycle with a rider passes on the right. Further up the road, a decorated palanquin or float with orange and white cloth can be seen at the head of the column, surrounded by more marchers in white.2010-07-24August 01 20082008-08-01Aerial view of a large pada yatra procession walking along a paved rural road lined with green trees, palms and bushes. Many people in white clothing carry orange-red flags and white banners, while the front of the column moves toward a line of vehicles at the far end. A motorcyclist and two onlookers stand at the roadside on the right. A distant hill and low buildings appear behind the palms.2010-07-24A photograph taken from above of a procession moving down a tree-lined asphalt road. A crowd of people in white dhotis and kurtas, with some women in saffron and blue saris, walks behind saffron flags on poles and a decorated palanquin or float. Drummers with drums are visible in the middle of the group. On the roadside are a yellow sign with Tamil text, a thatched hut, parked motorcycles, and a few men walking along the road.2008-08-01A photograph of a long procession of devotees walking along a tree-lined rural road. Many wear white dhotis and kurtas with saffron/orange shawls, and several carry brass pots or kalashas. Colourful decorated umbrellas and ceremonial banners on poles are raised above the group, and large saffron/orange flags are carried at the front. A motorcyclist and a man in a light green shirt on a scooter ride alongside, and a vehicle is visible in the foreground. Roughly fifty or more people are visible in the procession.2008-08-01A large procession moves down a tree-lined road in daylight. Many men in white dhotis and shirts wear orange saffron shawls and walk in rows, some carrying orange flags on poles. Ornate decorated palanquins or floats with bright canopies are visible in the middle of the procession. A uniformed police officer in khaki walks among the marchers. Roadside shops, a bicycle and a parked motorcycle line the right side, and a few onlookers stand by the left edge.2008-08-01A large procession of devotees walks along a paved rural road lined with tall trees, with a line of people in white dhotis and saffron shawls marching toward the viewer. Several men in saffron or orange robes carry ceremonial umbrellas with decorated panels and a tall saffron flag on a pole. A motorcycle with two riders and a man in a light green shirt walking on the roadside are visible, with a yellow roadside barrier at right. The scene resembles a ratha-style procession or padayatra. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2008-08-01