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Dense street procession in a town, viewed from above. A dark grey SUV with a white banner reading "Embalam" on its windscreen moves slowly through a crowd. A large red, blue and yellow ceremonial umbrella is held over the vehicle. Men in white shirts and dhotis walk alongside, many wearing orange-red shawls. Uniformed police officers in khaki with red turbans and drummers beating large drums lead the way on the left. Women in saffron and colourful saris and children stand among the onlookers, some holding offerings. Shopfronts and parked vehicles line the road behind the crowd.