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A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees. A decorated canopy with a red and multicoloured embroidered panel shows a Shivalinga flanked by two elephants and orange pennants hangs above the scene. A man in a white ceremonial garment with a rudraksha mala holds a long pole supporting the canopy. Nearby, a young man in a green shirt and red cloth plays a barrel drum, and a woman in a red sari with bangles walks among white-clad devotees. A man with a white turban and layered garlands in the centre wears a gold-bordered cloth, and devotees in white dhotis and kurtas follow the procession.

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July 11 20062006-07-11January 01 20052005-01-01January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a procession on a dirt road through dry grassland under an overcast sky. Many men in white dhotis and shirts walk in a long line. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and orange dhoti with an orange shawl and a tilak on his forehead plays a small hand instrument, while beside him a man in a green shirt beats a double-headed drum. On the right a man in white plays a long wind instrument and another carries a drum. Behind them a canopy in red, orange and green fabric with orange flags is carried on poles, and a palanquin-style canopy is visible. Several people in white and yellow walk behind.2005-01-01A procession on a dirt road moves past red and white draped tents. Musicians in white dhotis and shirts play long nadaswaram-style wind pipes and a drum, while a man in orange cloth beats a barrel drum at right. Several men wear rudraksha-style beaded malas and white garments. Above them a decorated canopy with red, yellow and green patterned cloth and a kalasha-like motif is carried on poles, with orange flags flying behind. Behind the musicians, more people in white follow in a crowd.2005-01-01An outdoor ceremonial procession on a dirt path, with a large decorated canopy (a torana-style ornate cloth) overhead and an ornamental palanquin-like structure behind it. Many devotees in white clothes walk along, several holding tall orange flags on poles, and some carry flower baskets with yellow blooms. Foreground men wear white shirts and white dhotis with rudraksha-style necklaces. A man in a white turban and a man in an orange shawl walk near the center. A building with a tin roof and notice boards stands at right, with palm trees behind.2005-01-01February 18 20112011-02-18 +1 copiesA procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long white flower garland walks beside a group of people in white dhotis and orange cloths. Several large umbrellas in red, orange and blue with 'Dhyanapeetam' printed on them shield the procession. Drummers in orange and white, one playing a barrel drum and another a pipe instrument, lead the way, while men in black shirts carry poles. A man in a white shirt and trousers walks in front.2006-12-25Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees under a clear sky. Many people in white shirts and white dhotis walk in a group, several carrying colourful decorated umbrellas with orange, red and teal fringes and embroidered panels. One man in the middle wears an orange-saffron shawl and a garland, and a white-clad man beside him holds a decorated plate. Drummers in the foreground play a large drum, and a white truck with a canvas cover sits at right. A white platform holds a statue at left, with a tall decorated flagpole behind it and festive bunting strung between poles.2006-12-29Outdoor procession on a pale sandy path lined with coconut palms under a hazy sky. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk in formation; drummers in white with red cloth sashes play large drums, and a man in a red dhoti beats a drum at left. A central bearded man in white stands with hands folded. Behind him, people carry long wooden staffs and brass pots with flower offerings; one carries an ornate gold-trimmed cloth pennant. Two women in white saris with red borders join the line, and a decorated canopy with embroidered red, yellow and blue fringe marks the procession. Several people carry small brass offering trays with yellow flowers and sweets. No identifiable a person is visibly present in this shot.2005-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20052005-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path lined with grass and trees, with a decorated canopy structure (a palanquin-like shelter) with colourful embroidered hangings in red, green, and yellow carried at the back of the group. In front, drummers wearing white shirts and white dhotis play large two-headed drums; the foreground drummer on the right has white dress with a red-and-white shawl and a tilak on his forehead, and a man in a white shirt and belt walks on the left. Behind the drummers, several men in white dhotis and shirts walk with a yellow-clad figure and a figure in orange robes near the center of the procession, some carrying staffs. Parked vehicles are visible in the distance.2006-07-11