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Outdoor procession scene on a dusty ground under a hazy sky. In the foreground two young men with their backs to the camera wear white sleeveless vests and bright orange-red headbands tied at the back. Beyond them, a decorated palanquin with a white canopy and floral garlands sits in the middle distance, flanked by people in yellow and orange saris and dhotis. A seated figure in orange robes is positioned on a white raised platform near the palanquin, with attendants in white and yellow standing around. A line of spectators in white shirts and trousers stands along the right edge under tall trees.

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December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor photograph of young male drummers seen from behind, wearing white sleeveless vests, red waist sashes and red headbands, playing drums in a sandy open field. In the background a crowd stands in a line, many in colourful saris and traditional dress, gathered around a decorated procession float with white canopy and flower garlands. A tall tree and hazy sky complete the scene. a person's presence is not clearly identifiable from the visible appearance, so no candidate is marked.2006-12-25A village procession on dusty ground in late afternoon light. In the centre, a seated figure in orange and white garlands sits on a white-draped platform, carried or positioned among women in colourful saris (yellow, orange, teal, magenta) holding brass kalasha pots and flower-decorated pots on their heads. Ornate ceremonial umbrellas with fringed, multicoloured canopies rise above the line. Two dancers in white dhotis with red sashes and green headbands perform on the left, and a drummer beside a frame drum is on the right. Men in dark shirts stand in a crowd watching along the sides, and trees and a vehicle sit behind.2006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor procession on a sandy path under trees in late light. Five young men in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests, with red headbands and red cloth at the waist, play round frame drums and move forward in step. Behind them women in colourful saris, one in orange, walk beside umbrella-like ornamental canopies and kalasha-style decorations, with men in white and dark clothing lining the route on the right. The scene reads as a festival procession with drumming.2006-12-25A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dusty ground at dusk. In the foreground and middle distance, a line of drummers in white dhotis with red sashes and red and orange headbands play large hand drums. Behind them, a group of women in orange, yellow and green saris carry decorated parasols and walk alongside a palanquin-like float with colourful umbrellas. Along the right side, a long line of people in white and dark clothing stands watching. Tall trees and a clear sky frame the scene. The desc notes a procession with drummers; no a person figure is clearly visible in this frame.2006-12-25Outdoor procession on a dusty open ground under a pale sky with trees. In the foreground, three young male drummers in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests, with red waistcloths and green headbands, play hand drums. Behind them, women in saris of orange, green and pink walk alongside, and several decorated umbrellas and ornate palanquin-style canopies are carried in the procession. On the right, a long line of men in white shirts and dark trousers stands watching. A few people in dark clothing are scattered among the procession. Traditional festival procession with drums and umbrellas.2006-12-25Outdoor festival procession on a dusty ground under trees in late light. Several drummers in white dhotis and sleeveless white shirts with red sashes and red headbands play large frame drums with sticks, stepping in a line. Behind them a crowd of devotees watches, and a procession of people carrying colourful decorated umbrellas or canopies moves forward, some women in bright saris. A man in white trousers and shirt walks at the right edge.2006-12-25A village procession on a dusty ground during golden hour. In the foreground, several young men in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests wear red headbands and red waist sashes while playing hand drums, some with bells on their ankles. Behind them a line of women in colourful saris, including a woman in orange and yellow, stand and walk among others in white clothes. Decorated floats and ratha-style canopies with bright ornamental banners are visible in the background, with a tall tree on the right.2006-12-25Outdoor festival procession on a sandy ground under a clear sky with trees behind. Several young male drummers in white sleeveless vests, white dhotis and red waist sashes and red headbands play drums and a long wooden instrument. Behind them a line of people in colourful saris and white clothes walks with umbrella-style ceremonial canopies and decorated poles. Other men in white shirts stand along the edge of the procession.2006-12-25A bright outdoor procession in hazy morning sunlight with many devotees crowding a dirt road. Several tall saffron-orange flags on poles rise on the left, and ornate multicoloured umbrella-canopies with fringed borders and small finials stand above the crowd. Men in white shirts and dhotis and people in orange and saffron garments fill the foreground, one man holding a printed sheet. A figure in a red-orange garment stands near the centre among the canopies, and a black speaker box sits at right. Power lines and trees mark the flat landscape behind.2007-12-25