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Outdoor street procession in a small Tamil Nadu town: a red canopied palanquin or chariot carried through a dense crowd of men and women in white shirts and dhotis. A figure in orange clothing sits beneath the red canopy, decorated with colourful fringe and tassels. Men in front raise hands in greeting; a woman in a maroon sari holds a tray of coconuts. Palm trees, thatched roofs, multi-storey buildings and a utility pole line the road under a pale sky.

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Outdoor street procession in a Tamil village with a dense crowd of men and women, many in white shirts and mundus. At center, a decorated ceremonial carriage with a red canopy and red cushions is drawn by a dark horse; a figure in orange-saffron head covering and orange clothing sits within it, with an ornate silver-and-white seat. Onlookers press in on all sides, some raising hands in greeting. On the right, a woman in a yellow sari holds a basket of bananas, and a man in a maroon robe stands nearby. Palm trees, thatched-roof shops, a utility pole and a hilly backdrop frame the scene under a pale sky.2008-07-28A dense street procession in a Tamil village. At centre, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a red-canopied chariot or palanquin with a white-and-red decorated frame, raised above the crowd. Around it, a large crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, women in saffron, yellow and green sarees, and children presses forward. Many raise hands in greeting or devotion, and a woman in the foreground holds a tray of bananas and fruit. Palm trees, low houses, a thatched roof stall, and a hillside line the background under a pale sky. Overhead strings of bunting and a roadside banner are visible.2008-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20082008-07-28A dense street procession in a South Indian town lined with palm trees and bamboo poles. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis press forward, one in the foreground raising a hand, another playing a clarinet-like wind instrument (nadaswaram). A decorated chariot with a red canopy and orange-draped figure is visible in the background, carried through the crowd. Some men wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces, and a woman in a pink sari and an older woman in an orange sari stand among the crowd. Low buildings, banners and distant hills frame the scene.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20082008-07-28Street procession in a small Tamil Nadu town on a sunny day. In the foreground, a nadaswaram player in a white shirt and gold-bordered lungi plays a wind instrument, while a man in white shirt and mundu beside him carries a long oboe-like pipe. A woman in a pink sari holds a brass tray of yellow fruit. Behind them, men in white shirts and a man with a rudraksha-style necklace walk with arms raised. Further back, a red canopy umbrella shelters a figure seated on a palanquin-like chariot, its occupant in orange garments visible under the canopy. Crowds of spectators line the road, with palm trees, banana plants and houses beyond.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28A dense street procession in a Tamil Nadu village. In the foreground, bare-chested young men with sweat-sheened skin, sacred threads, and red tilak marks on their foreheads press forward. A drummer carrying a barrel drum stands among them. Behind them, crowds of devotees in white and red saris, some with flowers in their hair, fill the road. Beyond the crowd, a red ceremonial umbrella shades a palanquin or chariot carrying a figure in orange attire, with a wooden carriage and palm trees and low thatched shops lining the street. A banner with a portrait hangs on a building at upper right.2008-07-28Outdoor street procession in a village with a dense crowd of mostly Tamil villagers filling the road. A decorated red-and-gold ceremonial chariot with a red canopy stands at right, drawn by a white horse; a man in saffron-orange turban and cloth stands on it with hands folded in greeting. Nearby, men in white shirts and dhotis and a man in a white kurta with beaded necklaces walk beside it, one pointing toward the chariot. Women in white and orange saris and children are in the crowd. On the left, a shopfront has a large portrait with Tamil script on a banner, and people watch from a rooftop; strings of flags and marigold-style decorations hang above. Palm trees and a bright sky frame the scene.2008-07-28A dense street procession in a South Indian town, with a crowd of men and women and children filling the road. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis. A woman in the foreground in an orange sari with a red blouse holds a silver tray of red apples and yellow fruit; another woman beside her wears a red sari. In the middle distance a small figure in orange and saffron stands in an open red-canopied ratha or chariot, with a decorated red and white canopy, and a tractor-like vehicle behind it. Palm trees, low concrete buildings, thatched huts and power lines line the street under a bright sky. Visible on the right are a painted sign and a banner.2008-07-28Street procession in a Tamil Nadu village with a dense crowd filling the road between low houses, palm trees and a distant hill. In the foreground a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a blue sash and a rudraksha-style pendant leads the way, holding a long wooden staff. Behind him, shirtless men in white dhotis carry ritual implements, and a red-and-gold palanquin or ratha canopy is visible above the crowd in the distance. Many onlookers wear white shirts, saris and flower garlands, and women in red and blue saris stand at the right edge. Thatched roofs and shopfronts line the street.2008-07-28