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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.

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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.2014-07-03A 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 photograph of a religious procession on a dirt road lined with palm and leafy trees, with a wire mesh fence on the left. Drummers in the centre wear white dhotis and shirts, with one drummer in an orange-red shirt and another in a blue shirt and orange dhoti, playing barrel drums. Behind them follow many people in white dhotis and white shirts, several women in white and cream saris, and a woman in a dark sari with a red shawl. Several ornate umbrellas with coloured fringes and a decorated palanquin or ratha with orange canopy and garlands are carried in the procession. A man in a green shirt and dark trousers stands at the left edge with hands pressed together in greeting.2010-02-12A 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.2005-01-01January 01 20052005-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A 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.2008-12-23A long procession of people in white dhotis and white saris walks along a dirt track through dry, freshly ploughed fields toward a line of palm trees. A man in the foreground at left carries a barrel drum with a red strap, and another man in white stands at far left. Several ornate colourful umbrellas or canopies with decorative fringes rise above the crowd, and a few women carry flowers and small offerings. Children walk among the marchers, and a man in a grey shirt and trousers walks near the front. A few onlookers stand at the right edge beside the field.2007-08-17December 28 20062006-12-28A 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 path lined with palm trees and greenery, with strings of white and blue pennant flags overhead. A young man in a white shirt with a red sash across his chest and a red tilak on his forehead plays a drum with a stick. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti and a bearded man in a blue checked shirt walk with a barrel-shaped drum. A woman in a white sari with a gold border carries a bundle of flowers. Another man in white wears a rudraksha mala. Decorated umbrellas in red, orange and yellow are visible in the background among the marchers.2006-12-29An outdoor evening procession on a dirt path lined with coconut palms. Two drummers in the foreground carry large barrel drums with green-painted shells: one wears a red shirt with maroon lungi, the other a blue shirt with orange dhoti. Behind them, men and women in white ritual clothing walk, several carrying ornate umbrellas and decorated standards with red and blue emblems. A brightly decorated palanquin or ratha with a golden canopy and colourful fringe is visible in the background, and a figure in white holds a long horn-like instrument. The scene suggests a festival procession in an ashram setting, with a mixed group of about ten people visible.2010-02-12