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A procession of men in white shirts and dhotis walks along a dirt road beside a red brick wall. In the foreground a man in a white shirt beats a large bass drum, and others behind him play smaller drums and cymbals. Several men carry ornate multicoloured parasols, and orange flags are visible further back. Palm trees and a clear sky sit behind the procession.

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A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees under a clear blue sky. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk barefoot in front of an ornate palanquin decorated with garlands, colourful tassels and gold trim, carrying a deity murti. Ceremonial umbrellas in red, gold and green with tassels shade the procession, and orange flags flutter. A drummer in the foreground plays a large brown and gold drum, smiling. Devotees in white and pale clothing follow behind. The scene matches a ratha/palanquin procession with devotees and drummers.2010-12-22December 20 20102010-12-20A dusty dirt road procession moves between dry trees under a hazy sky. Several men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts carry ornate multicoloured umbrella-like canopies on poles, with red, orange, blue and gold panels. A drummer in white holds a drum at the centre. Other white-clad devotees walk alongside, with a person in orange cloth visible at the right edge. A procession with ritual canopies and drumming on a village road.2006-12-30A procession of men playing drums on a dirt path beside a tall orange brick wall. In the foreground a young man in a white short-sleeved shirt and grey trousers carries a large drum with a white head, and another drummer in a blue striped polo beats a drum beside him. Behind them more drummers play white-headed drums, including a man in a red-and-blue track suit. Above the crowd, ornate umbrellas with red, yellow and blue canopies and saffron-coloured flags are raised, and a man on the right wears a blue shirt and white dhoti. Behind the procession other people walk and stand near the wall.2010-12-22A procession moves across a dirt courtyard in front of a white building and trees hung with festive bunting. Several decorated parasols, orange, blue and red with gold trim, are carried overhead. Men in white shirts and dhotis walk with drummers beating barrel drums, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border walks at the front. A man in an orange cloth sash stands among them. Many participants are visible, some carrying garlands and small instruments, and an onlooker stands at the left edge.2006-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 28 20062006-12-28A festival procession moves along a dirt path lined with coconut palms. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts play long brass horns, while a drummer in a white shirt with a patterned sash carries a large drum slung at his waist. Behind them, ornate parasols with red, blue and gold tops are held aloft. A woman in an orange sari with a flower garland walks with her hands folded in front of her, and other participants in white follow. A man at the left edge wears a lanyard photo badge. Traditional thavil-style drumming and horn playing accompany the procession.2006-12-26December 30 20062006-12-30A festival procession moves along a dirt path past rocky boulders and a tree. Many participants in white dhotis and shirts walk beside colourful ornate umbrellas with fringed tassels, panels decorated with white dove motifs, and tall orange flags on poles. A drummer in a red shirt carries a large frame drum slung over his shoulder, and a woman in a dark blue saree walks near the front. A few people wear orange garments, and some carry flag poles and fans. The participants look like devotees of a religious procession.2007-12-25December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and shrubs. Men in white dhotis and shirts play drums, including a large barrel drum with red trim and a green drum, while others carry ornate umbrellas (chatras) in orange, yellow and blue above a decorated palanquin with garlands. Devotees in white and saffron walk along, and onlookers stand by a wire fence at left, including a woman in a dark sari and a child in pink. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the decorated palanquin at center is carried in procession.2010-02-12December 23 20092009-12-23