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A procession winds along a tree-lined asphalt road under green foliage. Many men in white dhotis and shirts, several wearing saffron-orange shawls, walk behind orange flags on poles and a decorated float or palanquin topped with colourful canopies. In the foreground, drummers beat large drums, and a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl walks at the left edge. Children stand on the dirt verge at left. Several dozen people are visible, the procession in ritual style, with a religious or devotional character.

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A street procession moves down a tree-lined road in Tiruvannamalai. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts, some with saffron shawls and orange sashes, and saffron flags are carried aloft. Several drummers play large drums, including a man in a checked shirt and orange cloth at the right and drummers in white at the front. Decorated umbrellas and a chariot or palanquin are visible in the distance. A seated onlooker sits by roadside stalls at right.2008-08-01A street procession moves down a tree-lined road under green canopy. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk with orange saffron cloths, while drummers carry decorated drums and wind players blow long horns. Several tall orange flags on poles rise above the crowd, and ornate decorated umbrellas or palanquin canopies appear further ahead. Some marchers wear orange garments and others white. Bystanders stand along the roadside, and a bench sits beside a wall.2008-08-01A street procession moves down a tree-lined road on a sunny day. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, walk in a crowd, and several young men at the front play drums: a large two-headed drum slung from the shoulder and smaller hand drums. Two tall orange saffron flags with dark emblems rise above the crowd, and a decorated float or chariot with ornate canopies is visible in the distance down the road. Tall shade trees line the road, and a colourful painted wall runs along the right side.2008-08-01A large procession moves along a tree-lined road with many devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls. Several orange and red flags are raised, and colourful umbrellas and a decorated float are visible in the middle distance. In the foreground, a man in an orange shawl walks at the left, a young man with folded hands leads near the centre, and drummers carry drums on the right. A blue truck is parked among the crowd, and a banner with ornamental framing is carried behind the front ranks.2008-08-01August 01 20082008-08-01A road procession moves along a tree-lined tarmac lane in daylight. Several saffron-orange flags with a dark emblem are carried aloft, and a line of people in white dhotis and saffron or orange shawls walks in the middle of the road. A man in a white shirt and orange shawl walks at the left edge, and a drummer in an orange dhoti beats a large barrel drum slung from his neck. Umbrellas in red and white stripes appear further back, with a truck behind the crowd, and a woman in a white sari with red border walks at the right. Sun-dappled trees and utility poles frame the roadway.2008-08-01A street procession moves along a tree-lined road under green canopy. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts wear orange shawls, and some wear orange robes. Several bearers hold tall orange flags with a dark emblem. A drummer in a maroon shirt plays a barrel drum, and a man in white plays a cymbal-like instrument. Behind them, a decorated float with colourful canopies and a framed picture is carried. A cameraman in a blue checked shirt films the procession. Spectators in casual clothes watch from the roadside.2008-08-01August 01 20082008-08-01A large procession moves along a paved road lined with trees, with a crowd of many people in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing orange shawls or sashes. Drummers in front beat large drums, and several men play wind instruments. Orange flags on tall poles and decorated umbrellas with colourful fringe are carried above the crowd, and a decorated float or vehicle appears in the background. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with an orange shawl walks at the front center. Onlookers stand by the roadside beside parked motorbikes.2008-08-01A procession moves down a tree-lined rural road lined with mature trees with fresh green leaves. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, several with orange shawls, walk in a group, and two drummers in front play large double-headed drums. Orange flags are carried at the back of the procession, and a decorated vehicle or float appears further ahead among the crowd. A yellow roadside wall carries Tamil script on the right.2008-08-01A procession moves along a tree-lined road, with a large crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts walking toward the camera. Several drummers in the front carry drums, one playing a cylindrical drum with orange and white markings. Saffron-orange and red flags flutter above the crowd, and a decorated palanquin or ratha with a canopy is visible further back. Mature trees with bright green foliage line both sides of the road, and a yellow wall with Tamil script runs along the right side. Walking devotees in white and orange clothing make up most of the group.2008-08-01A street procession moves along a tree-lined road with bright orange flags bearing a dark emblem flying above the crowd. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, walk alongside women in orange and saffron saris. Several colourful striped umbrellas are held aloft. In the foreground a young man plays cymbals or small hand instruments, another beats a drum, and a man on the right plays a wind instrument. A truck is visible on the left behind the marchers.2008-08-01