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A large group of bare-chested men in white dhotis with red sashes dance in a row on a stage, each balancing a tall conical arrangement of red and white flowers and garlands on his head, topped with round yellow and red rosettes. Garlands of white flowers hang across their chests, and some have white and red marks on their faces. A drummer at the left edge holds a drum. Behind them hangs a maroon and white backdrop under evening lighting.

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A stage performance of a procession-style dance by a group of men bare-chested in white dhotis with red waist cloths, garlands of white flowers across their shoulders and chests. Each dancer balances a tall conical kalasha-like structure wrapped in red and white and crowned with white flowers and a round red-and-white disc on their heads. Their arms are raised and bent in a dance pose. Behind them hang green leaves and a red, yellow and green draped canopy, and a decorated pillar with floral and geometric designs stands on the right, with a drum visible at the far right.2006-07-16A photograph of a stage performance by a group of bare-chested male dancers in white dhotis with red sashes and red waist cloths, each balancing a tall conical headpiece wrapped in red and white and garlanded with white flowers, topped with small round red-and-yellow discs. Several dancers face forward with arms extended, some holding red cloth. The backdrop is draped with green foliage, a tiered red-orange-yellow canopy, and a tall painted pillar with geometric bands, flower and bird motifs in orange and red. Drums are visible at right. The performance appears to be part of a ritual or festival setting.2006-07-16A dim photograph of a procession on a stage under a canopy decorated with flower garlands and a coloured fabric valance. Several barebacked male performers, with white dhoti-style trousers, red waist cloths and flower garlands across their shoulders and chests, walk away from the camera. Each wears a tall conical headpiece with red and white flower wrapping and a small round ornament on top. A smaller child-sized performer stands in front with a painted face. On the right is a decorated pillar with floral and geometric patterns.2006-07-16Outdoor photograph of a large festival crowd on dry ground at a procession or ritual event. Several men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests with orange cloth sashes and yellow marigold garlands balance tall decorated kalasha-style pots topped with white flower cones, colourful ribbons and pink tassels on their heads, some crouching and gesturing while others stand. A wooden pole runs along the line of performers. Behind them a dense crowd of onlookers, many in white, watches, with police in khaki uniforms at the right edge and banners and flags visible in the background.2010-02-18Outdoor festival scene on bare dirt ground with a large crowd of spectators behind. In the foreground, several young men in white dhotis and white sleeveless vests with orange waist cloths and yellow marigold garlands crouch and stand, bearing tall conical decorations atop their heads. Each conical structure is white with flowers, colourful streamers and pink or green tassels, carried on wooden poles across the shoulders. Behind them, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with a hand raised, and a yellow vehicle and red banners with portrait images appear in the background.2010-02-18June 15 20092009-06-15December 09 20162016-12-09June 15 20092009-06-15A night-time procession on a paved courtyard. Men in white dhotis and shirts carry wooden poles bearing arched frames decorated with yellow marigold garlands and green leafy foliage, with ornate painted panels visible behind them. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a blue cloth bag at his waist walks in the middle, and a man in a red shawl holds a pole at the right edge. Several figures in saffron and orange garments stand in the background. Scattered yellow petals and fallen flowers lie on the ground. The scene resembles a temple procession carrying decorated kavadi-style frames; the event is not otherwise identifiable from the image.2016-01-24A street procession of men carrying decorated clay pots on their heads. Each pot is topped with a tall cone of white jasmine-style flowers and small red and green paper decorations on bamboo poles. The pots are painted with red, white and dark eye-like motifs. In front, a man with a bare upper body and red kumkum on his forehead wears yellow and red flower garlands and holds green leaves in one hand. Other men in white vests wear similar garlands, and a man in white shirt stands at the left edge. A large tree and blue sky are in the background.2006-11-13A performer in a cream embroidered shirt, maroon shorts and a blue sash balances a brass kalasha on his raised right hand beneath a rectangular canopy of orange and white marigold garlands strung with brass lamps. Behind him, four drummers in green kurtas and maroon dhoti-style trousers play drums, one with a pink headband, against a black backdrop with a stage edge and a yellow-and-red map-shaped backdrop. A bronze deity murti stands on a decorated pedestal at the rear. The scene appears to be a stage performance, with garlanded decorations.2009-06-15A nighttime procession photograph of about six women in colourful saris walking together on a lit street, many carrying ornate decorated pots on their heads topped with tall peacock-feather style crowns in pink, red and silver tones. The women wear gold jewellery, bangles and anklets; their saris are green, orange, yellow, pink and white. Behind them a red flag, strings of multicoloured lights and a large decorated float or deity figure are visible, and a person in a bright green costume dances at the right edge. The scene is lit by green-tinted stage light.2016-12-09