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A crowded street procession moves past a tall gopuram temple tower in a town setting. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk in the crowd, several carrying orange-saffron flags on poles, some with ornate emblems. A large decorated chariot with a deity murti is visible in the distance, and drummers play in the foreground.

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A dense street procession in Tiruvannamalai moves past a stone temple wall on the left. Hundreds of men in white dhotis and shirts crowd the road, many playing long wind instruments and drums, with some in orange-banded clothing. Orange flags and a multicoloured umbrella lead the procession, and a decorated chariot with a deity murti is visible in the distance among buses. A figure in orange robes and a red-and-gold headdress with garlands walks near the front, flanked by police in khaki uniforms. Yellow petals fall in the air above the crowd.2011-12-20A large street procession moves along a busy road in front of a tall gopuram temple tower of Arunachaleswarar Temple. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange-saffron sashes, walk closely together. Several carry tall orange-and-red triangular banners on poles, and orange flags are raised above the crowd. Drummers in white clothing play large drums at the front and left, and a large ornate palanquin or ratha is visible in the distance. Parked tour buses line both sides of the street, and a motorbike rider waits at the left edge.2011-12-20Outdoor street procession in a busy Indian town on a hazy day. Large crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts walks down the road, many carrying tall orange flags with a dark emblem. Drummers with large barrel drums lead the group at front-left and right. At the centre, a decorated ratha/palanquin with a golden deity murti and a red-and-gold canopy sits above the crowd, with a multicoloured umbrella held aloft and a red ornate banner on a pole. Several men in saffron-orange garments and rudraksha malas walk near the centre. Buses, a truck, shops and a tall white gopuram temple tower stand along the street behind.2011-12-20A dense street procession moves past a long stone temple wall topped with carved stone figures, with many devotees in white dhotis and shirts filling the road. Many men carry tall orange-saffron flags with red and gold emblems, and drummers in white clothes play large drums. Parked coaches, buses and vans line the street, and an ornate decorated float or chariot with a circular golden canopy is visible in the distance. The crowd is large and the scene suggests a temple procession.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A large street procession moves down a town road toward a gopuram temple tower in the background. Many men in white dhotis and shirts walk in dense crowds, many carrying orange flags. Drummers in white with wooden drums lead the front, while ornate umbrellas with red and gold embroidery and a colourful striped canopy are carried above the crowd. A vehicle with an old engine and cart is on the right, and a white bus runs alongside. Multi-storey buildings line the street, and orange-clad figures appear near the umbrellas at the centre.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A large festival procession moves along a street beside a white-and-grey carved gopuram-style temple wall with sculpted deities and figures. Crowds of men in white dhotis and white shirts walk closely together, many carrying tall orange flags with saffron banners and some holding drums and ritual instruments. Several figures wear orange or red garments, and a multicolour umbrella and a decorated palanquin or chariot appear further back.2011-12-20A large street procession moves along a busy town road in front of a multi-storey blue-and-white building, with a gopuram temple tower rising in the hazy background. Dozens of men in white shirts and white dhotis walk closely together, many carrying saffron-orange flags with a dark emblem, while others play drums. Several tall ornate standards with red and gold panels are held aloft, and a decorated palanquin-like float is visible further ahead. Auto-rickshaws, parked vehicles and onlookers line the road, including women in saffron and red saris. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance.2011-12-20A large procession fills a busy street in front of a tall, pale temple gopuram in the background. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk closely together, several carrying saffron-orange flags on poles and some playing drums, including a man beating a drum held at his side. Orange and yellow decorated umbrella-style standards rise above the crowd. Buses in gray, green and white liveries line the road, and a white vintage car with a Tamil Nadu registration plate sits among the marchers. Scooters and pedestrians are visible at the street edges, with utility poles and low buildings around the scene.2011-12-20