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A street procession in a town with low concrete buildings and palm trees under a bright sky. Several young men in the foreground play large barrel-shaped drums with sticks, bare-chested with blue shoulder cloths and white dhotis with saffron borders. Women in pink and white saris walk among the drummers, and uniformed police and men in white shirts and dhotis line the road. A red-and-white ornate umbrella is visible in the background above the crowd.

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June 19 20142014-06-19A street procession in a town with crowds lining the road. In the foreground, four young male drummers play large barrel drums slung at their sides; they are bare-chested with white dhotis and blue sashes, and one wears a green-bordered dhoti. Behind them, several women in pink and white saris and uniformed policemen in khaki and red caps walk along, with a white car and a decorated umbrella or canopy visible further back.2014-06-29 +1 copiesA street procession in a town with shops, parked vehicles and a crowd of onlookers under a bright sky. In the foreground, several shirtless young men with blue shoulder cloths and white dhotis play large wooden barrel drums with sticks, some wearing chains or necklaces. Behind them, a row of drummers in white dhotis and pink or white shirts and pink trousers keep time. Saffron and yellow flags and banners line the street, and many spectators watch from the roadside.2014-06-19A street procession in daylight with young men playing drums, mostly bare-chested in white dhotis with blue cloth sashes over one shoulder. Foreground drummers strike large barrel drums with sticks, and the group wears beaded necklaces and wristbands. Behind them, women in pink blouses and white skirts walk with cymbals or small instruments, and a uniformed police officer stands near the roadside. Further back, performers in yellow and orange turbans and colourful costumes move along the road toward a distant decorated vehicle, with tall houses, palm trees and a flowering tree lining the street. The scene suggests a festive ceremonial parade.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesA street procession in a town, with young drummers in front playing large wooden drums with rope-laced skins. The drummers are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis, blue shoulder sashes and pink accents, and several are holding drumsticks mid-stroke. Behind them, a row of people in white shirts and dhotis walk and dance, and a small red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella is visible in the background. On the left, a uniformed police officer in khaki stands watching, and other officers in khaki and red-topped caps are along the route. Shops, pink and blue buildings and palm trees line the roadway under bright sunlight.2014-06-29 +1 copiesOutdoor street procession in a village, with a crowd of men and women moving along a dirt road under strings of purple and white pennant banners. In the foreground, several bare-chested drummers wearing white dhotis and blue shoulder cloths play long-barrelled drums and drumsticks, some with rudraksha or gold-coloured neck beads. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis walk in the procession, and a cameraman films from the upper right. In the upper left, a decorated chariot with an orange-clad figure and a red canopy is visible in the distance, along with flags and a tree.2008-07-28Street procession on a sunny day, with a crowd of drummers marching along a paved road lined with trees and houses. In the foreground, shirtless young men in white dhotis with blue shoulder cloths play barrel drums with sticks, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces visible. Behind them, women in pink tops and white or pink skirts walk and drum, and further back a group of men in white and a few figures in yellow and orange costumes move with the procession. A white-and-yellow vehicle and a decorated float with banners are visible on the right. A uniformed police officer walks in the background.2014-06-19June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesA street procession in a village with several bare-chested drummers in white dhotis, blue and teal shoulder cloths, playing large drums with sticks while walking down a dirt road. Spectators in white and colourful clothes line the roadside. A printed portrait of a man in a white head covering is pinned on a white building with a wall sign, and a small orange flag flies on a pole. Traditional village welcome drumming for a visiting dignitary.2008-07-28