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A festive street procession with musicians in the foreground. A young man in a white shirt and dark trousers beats a large drum with a stick, and another in a black t-shirt plays a small orange-bodied string instrument. Behind them, women in red and pink saris and men in white dhotis walk among the crowd, several balancing ornate pink and white decorated pots on their heads. Colourful umbrellas in red, green and blue rise above the procession.

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A festival procession moves along a dirt path past a red-and-white kerb, led by a band of musicians. In the foreground a man in a teal striped shirt and orange dhoti beats a large hand drum held on a strap, while another drummer in a blue shirt with a red shoulder cloth plays a smaller drum at the lower left. A woman in an orange sari with a red border plays a saxophone beside a man in white dhoti and a green shawl, also playing a saxophone. Men in white dhotis and shirts play long wooden pipes (nadaswaram-style) and walk behind them. Multicoloured parasols and ceremonial staffs with trident-tipped finials rise in the background, near a temple building with ornate gold elements.2015-01-13June 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesA street procession of drummers and dancers at an outdoor ashram event on a dusty ground. In the foreground, young men in white shirts, striped polos and checked shirts play large white-headed drums with sticks. Behind them, women in saffron-orange saris and maroon garments stand in a line, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at left. String lights are strung overhead among trees, and a mud wall lines the back.2013-12-27June 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesA festival procession moves along a paved path under a canopy of many decorative umbrellas in pink, orange, purple, green, blue and maroon, some with fringed mirrored edges. In the centre, a bearded man with long hair wears a deep orange-red robe and a large white-and-red garland and carries a staff; a rudraksha-style necklace and ornate gold adornments are visible. Around him, shirtless young men in white dhotis and saffron cloth hold drumsticks and play drums, while devotees in white, pink and orange clothing walk alongside. A videographer films from the middle of the crowd. A large maroon umbrella bears a circular portrait of a bearded man in saffron headwear. Many people are visible in the procession and crowd.2016-12-03June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesA festive procession moves along a dirt path lined with palm trees and tall trees, under many colourful umbrellas in magenta, blue, red and green. Several women walk in front carrying large decorated pots on their heads, topped with pink and white flower garlands and ornaments. The women wear saris in red, pink, orange and green, with gold necklaces and bangles. A drummer in a white shirt and blue head cloth plays a drum at the left. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala and walks at the front right. Many other participants in white and colourful clothes follow, some wearing name badges. A red-walled building stands in the background.2016-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor festival procession at a dusty ground with a dense crowd behind. Foreground and midground show many men in white vests, white dhotis and orange cloths tied at the waist, marching with large brass-and-white flower-decorated pots (kalasha-style) balanced on their heads, each crowned with cone-shaped white garlands and coloured paper and ribbon trimmings. Some carry yellow marigold garlands around the neck and wrists. A drummer in white with a large drum and a player with a long brass horn stand in the lower left and bottom. Several onlookers in white shirts and a man in an orange scarf stand in the background among the crowd, with banners and a few figures further back.2010-02-18Outdoor festival procession of many people on a dusty road in warm late-afternoon light. In the foreground a young man with a white tilak and red bindi and a black beaded necklace looks toward the camera, bare-chested and wearing white dhoti. Behind him an older man with grey hair, orange-marked forehead, gold chain and maroon shawl stands among drummers. At right a drummer beats a drum with a stick, and a woman in pale blue robes with flower garland is nearby. Behind them a white horse with decorated saddle and a festival vehicle are visible, with orange and yellow ceremonial banners on poles and balloons overhead. Many participants wear white dhotis, yellow and orange shawls, and sacred marks.2008-12-29July 28 20082008-07-28A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with flowering oleander and banana plants. Several men in yellow turbans and yellow-and-orange dhotis, some with white markings on their foreheads and arms and red and blue wristbands, lead the crowd. Men in white shirts and dhotis play drums and a long wind instrument, one with a pale cloth. Large ornate umbrellas in red, yellow, blue and multicolour fabric, with embroidered pointed canopies topped by brass finials, are carried above the marchers.2011-01-01December 30 20082008-12-30