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A festive procession inside a large white tent with a red carpet and hanging colourful tassel decorations. Several drummers in red, yellow and orange garments with yellow headbands play large barrel drums and handheld drums at the centre. Behind them a saffron-clad figure wearing a rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland stands among white-robed men with orange sashes. Crowds of devotees line both sides, some in colourful saris and some in white dhotis. A decorated ornamental parasol and floral arrangements are visible above the crowd, with a standing man in a white shirt and blue lanyard at left.

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May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A festive cultural procession on a red carpet inside a white tented pavilion decorated with hanging orange, yellow and pink streamers and small lamp-shaped ornaments. Several drummers in red shirts and teal pants play large barrel drums, and one drummer in red and teal stands mid-stride. Among dancers and devotees, men in white dhotis with orange shawls and beaded necklaces walk alongside a woman in a magenta sari. Ornate decorated pots with pink flower arrangements are carried aloft, and an orange parasol with a fringed canopy is held overhead. A crowd of spectators fills the background, some in saffron and white clothing.2016-05-01A festive procession inside a white marquee with a red carpet and hanging colourful tassels and oil lamps overhead. Several drummers in red shirts and blue-and-yellow lungis play large drums, one drum bearing Tamil script. Around them a crowd of devotees in white, orange and multicoloured saris and dhotis, many wearing garlands and gold necklaces, dances and claps. A man in an orange shawl and gold necklace stands near the centre. An orange umbrella and decorated palanquin-style ornaments are visible above the crowd.2016-05-01 +1 copiesA festive cultural performance under a white tent hung with colourful tassels and paper decorations, on a red carpet. Drummers in red shirts and teal dhoti-style trousers beat large drums, one drummer in the foreground playing a barrel drum with a stick. Around them stand devotees in white dhotis, saffron and orange robes, pink and blue saris, and gold necklaces; a man in an orange-brown robe with a red-orange turban and beaded necklace stands near the center under a decorated ornamental umbrella canopy. Dancers and onlookers fill the room, with a folk drumming procession atmosphere.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A photograph of a festive procession inside a white tent decorated with colourful paper lanterns and streamers. Drummers in red and yellow costumes with teal-blue lower garments beat drums on a red carpet. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe with orange head covering and a garland holds a trident-like staff, flanked by devotees in white dhotis and a woman in a blue sari with a purple-blue garment. An orange parasol and decorated kalasha pots are carried overhead. Onlookers crowd the sides, some in white dhotis with orange shawls, one in pink and one in red attire.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A photograph inside a white tent with a red carpet and hanging paper lanterns and streamers. Drummers in red shirts and teal trousers play drums in the foreground, one crouching and striking a drum. Around them, a crowd of performers and onlookers stands, including a man in an orange-brown robe with a gold necklace and a woman in a blue sari. Other participants wear white dhotis, orange garments and pink saris, and some hold up ceremonial umbrellas and decorated staffs. The setting suggests a cultural performance with drumming and a procession-style gathering.2016-05-01A festive procession inside a large white tented pavilion with a red carpet and hanging colourful tassels and paper lanterns from the ceiling. In the centre, several men in red shirts, blue-green dhoti-style cloths and yellow headbands play large barrel drums and hand drums, with one drummer striking a drum head with a stick. Behind them, men in white dhotis with orange shawls and rudraksha-style garlands, and women in saris, stand among a crowd of onlookers. An ornate orange parasol is held overhead, and decorated palanquin-style poles appear at the back. Many people raise hands in greeting or watch the procession.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01