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A photograph of an outdoor procession on a paved forest road in winter, with tall pine trees and a grey sky behind. At the centre, several robed figures in white and saffron carry a palanquin-like canopy with a red and gold fringed top, trailing a long red banner with gold trim. Orange flags on tall poles rise above the group. A line of devotees stands along the right edge in shawls, woolly hats and winter coats, one in a white jacket and another in a black jacket and white head covering. A white SUV is parked at the right, and a wooden sign stands near the roadside.

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A photograph of a street procession on a paved road in a pine forest with grey overcast sky. Several people walk in a line carrying orange flags on poles and a red-and-white canopy or umbrella-like parasol over a central figure, with a red and yellow cloth draped on a frame behind. On the left, devotees in red, white, and blue shawls and saris stand and walk; on the right, a row of people in white hats, white and cream shawls, and orange-and-white clothing stand beside a silver SUV. A wooden sign is visible near the roadside. Many participants wear white ritual garments and head coverings.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph on a paved road among tall pine trees in winter. A procession forms near a parked silver minivan: a red banner with gold fringe, carried on poles, hangs above a group of people, and several orange and red flags on poles stand behind it. Several people in white shawls and white robes walk with the banner. On the right, a row of people in warm winter coats, knit hats and orange or brown skirts stand on the roadside. A tall pale wooden pole stands in the background. Eleven or more people are visible.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered on a dirt clearing among tall pine trees, with a wooden-roofed building and parked cars behind them. At left, a man with long dark hair wears a black jacket over white clothing. Beside him, a man in a saffron-orange shawl over white kurta-style garments stands with palms pressed together in greeting. A woman in a white head covering and white garment and a woman in a green sweatshirt also join their hands. Several people wear jackets, scarves and knit caps against the cool weather. Behind them stand ceremonial poles with orange and red flags, a red and gold palanquin-style canopy, and a decorated banner bearing a white bird emblem. A purple bird logo appears at upper left.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph on a paved road among tall pines in a misty mountain setting. A man in white kurta-pajama and an orange saffron shawl holds a silver tray of pink and white flowers at chest height. He is flanked by devotees in white clothing with a line of ceremonial flag-poles topped with red, orange and gold embroidered banners with white bird motifs and beaded fringes. Other people wear red and light blue hooded rain jackets, and a woman in a leopard-print coat stands at left. A red and gold banner stretches behind the group. Several people stand in a procession-like line, and the scene suggests a welcome procession.2006-04-01Outdoor photo at a forested camp under tall pine trees. A figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland stands at the base of a tall flagpole, raising or lowering a flag while others watch. A crowd of roughly two dozen people stands on gravel, many in casual clothes, some in white ritual garments; a man in white holds a brass tray. Colourful ceremonial umbrellas and orange and yellow pennants stand nearby, and a wooden cabin is behind. Petals are scattered on the ground. A purple emblem with a white bird appears in the upper left sky.2006-05-03Outdoor ritual in a pine forest clearing at a camp, with sandy ground and a low red-brown stone border. A tall red and gold banner with fringe stands on the left beside a blue tarp. Under a white canopy with a red and gold fringed valance, a seated figure in white sits before a white-draped altar decorated with marigold garlands, brass lamps and ritual vessels. Several people in white kurta-style clothing stand or kneel near the altar, and a man in a white hooded top stands at left. In the foreground, a row of seated spectators in winter jackets, including one in a red hooded top and another in a light blue hood, watch the proceedings. A video camera on a tripod and a small amplifier sit at right.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph in a pine forest with wood-chip ground and patches of snow. At the centre, a long-haired figure in a cream silk jacket with gold trim and a white waist-sash stands with palms pressed together, head bowed in reverence beside a metal pole. Behind them an attendant in a black leather jacket and white dhoti holds a large ornate red, white and multicoloured fringed parasol with bird motifs, while a second red-and-orange ceremonial banner with gold tassels stands nearby. On the left a man in white kurta and white trousers with a dark shawl joins hands in namaste, and a man in a dark coat with orange scarf stands beside him. On the right a woman in a blue jacket and white clothes also holds her hands in namaste, with more people in winter clothing behind. The scene suggests a ceremonial welcome procession.2006-04-01A photograph of a procession on a paved road among tall conifers, with a wooden lodge at left. A man with long dreadlocks in a black leather jacket and white dhoti-style trousers and sneakers holds a tall red and gold banner. Beside him a woman in a leopard-print coat and white trousers walks. A woman in a pink headscarf and dark coat holds a long staff. A person in a white knit cap and plaid wrap, and a person in a red hooded top, walk along. A woman in the center raises a red and gold ornate kalasha-like pot overhead, wearing a red and gold shawl and white trousers. Several people behind carry plain red and orange pennants on poles. A man in a brown jacket with an orange scarf stands at right.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph of a ritual gathering in a wooded clearing with tall pines and patches of snow. On the left, a red and orange canopy shelters a table draped in white cloth, set with brass vessels, a lamp and a metal tray, with a blue tarp on the ground beneath. Several people in white clothes and one in a white hooded sweatshirt stand around it, and a woman in a light beige outfit walks past carrying a long pole with a colourful cloth banner. Behind them, a large audience sits in rows along a curved low wall, many wearing bright saris, shawls and jackets, while others stand near a white tent-like structure. A small flag is visible on the right.2006-04-01Outdoor photo at a wooded camp in Idyllwild, California, with tall pine trees and a wooden lodge behind. A group of people stands in a crowd on the left, many in white ritual shawls and dark jackets, several with palms pressed together in greeting. On the right, a man in a white kurta and dark vest raises his arm toward a tall flagpole flying an American flag and a white flag with a blue emblem. Beside him a woman in white holds an ornate red-and-yellow canopy, and a man in dark clothing holds a ceremonial red banner and a long pole. A red and gold banner with yellow fringe is displayed nearby, and a small kalasha-style staff stands among the crowd.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph at a forest campsite among tall pines. A man in a cream-colored dhoti and white shirt, standing at a silver flagpole, pulls on a rope to raise a flag, his arms stretched overhead. Beside him a large bronze bell hangs on a metal frame, and a decorated red and white ceremonial umbrella with fringe and colorful panels stands nearby, along with a red banner with gold fringe and elephant motifs. A crowd of devotees in winter jackets, fleece and casual clothes stands behind, some with hands folded in namaskar, while others in white ritual clothes look on. A white-clad figure at right raises a hand, and a person in a bright blue jacket stands near the front edge.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph in a pine forest setting. A crowd of devotees stands in a clearing, many with palms pressed together and faces raised upward toward a purple flag with a white bird emblem drifting in the sky. On the right, a tall flagpole flies an American flag beside a white flag. A red banner with gold fringe and the words Dhur... Ordinary tall pines and a wooden cabin with a parked white truck stand behind. Several people in white dhotis and shawls, one with an orange sash, stand near the front; others wear dark winter jackets and knit caps. A ceremonial palanquin-style canopy in red and gold and a round painted shield-like parasol appear among the group, with some attendants holding long staffs. A figure in the crowd appears to be in white ritual clothing; no identifiable a person is clearly visible.2006-04-01