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A procession on a dirt path lined with coconut palms beside a white van. Several bare-chested drummers in white dhotis with maroon or red cloth over their shoulders play large barrel drums with sticks. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts walk among orange-red flags and two large ornate umbrellas with colourful circular panels and emblems. A man in a checked shirt and lanyard stands at right beside a red-orange wall, and a light-haired woman stands near the van. Behind the procession, figures in white and orange move through the crowd, carrying the ceremonial umbrellas that suggest a ritual procession.

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A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees and a red wall. Shirtless drummers in white dhotis with red-orange cloth draped over their shoulders play large wooden barrel drums and cymbals at the front. Behind them, men in white clothes carry tall golden parasol-like banners and red-orange flags bearing a dove emblem. A white van stands at the left edge, and a man in a dark blue zip jacket with a lanyard walks at the right. Several onlookers and marchers fill the background.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20Outdoor procession on a dirt road with palm trees behind. Several drummers in white dhotis, some bare-chested with red sashes, play large drums and cymbals while walking. A golden ratha or chariot decorated with colourful tassels, flower garlands and a golden canopy follows. Red flags with emblems and a decorated umbrella are carried alongside. Spectators in white and checked shirts watch from the sides, and a red-brick wall with white stripes stands at left.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20A dusk procession on a dirt road beside a red brick wall. Several young men, bare-chested and wearing white dhotis with red or saffron borders and red shoulder cloths, play double-headed drums (chenda-style) while walking. A woman in an orange sari with a red border walks at the left edge. Behind them, a decorated temple chariot (ratha) with a golden canopy and an ornate umbrella is carried through the crowd; saffron and orange flags and decorative banners hang from poles. Men in white clothes walk in the background and a street lamp glows above.2010-12-20