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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.

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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.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.2006-04-01A 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 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 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.2006-04-01Outdoor procession on a paved road among pine trees in a misty mountain setting. A man in a dark jacket and jeans holds a tall gold-wrapped pole topped by a large red and orange canopy banner with elephant, lotus and swan motifs. Behind him, a second decorated parasol and several orange and red flags are carried by devotees. On the right, a smiling woman in a cream and gold embroidered kurta with pink and white flower garlands holds a white object. Nearby, a man in a green jacket and a bearded man in white clothing walk in the procession. On the left, an older woman in a red jacket presses her palms together in anjali, and other devotees watch and clap, some wearing headscarves and orange shawls.2006-04-01A photograph of a procession outdoors among tall pine trees at a camp setting, with a bare dirt ground and parked cars behind. A man with long dreadlocks in a black leather jacket and white kurta-style clothing walks at the left, carrying a red and gold ceremonial flag on a pole. Behind him are other flags, including an orange pennant and a large red and gold canopy-like umbrella. A woman in a white shawl over a dark top claps her hands at the centre, and a man in a grey knit cap, khaki jacket and jeans claps as he walks on the right. Others in white and dark clothing follow, clapping and moving in a group. No a person candidate is visible.2006-04-01A procession on a paved forest road beneath tall pines at Buckhorn Camp, Idyllwild. Two large ceremonial banners, one red with yellow fringe and elephant motifs, and a multicoloured umbrella-like canopy lead the group. A man in white kurta-style clothing carries a brass kalasha-like vessel, and a man in a black leather jacket and white dhoti holds a long banner pole. Several women in saris and cardigans and a woman in a white shawl walk along, some clapping. Other participants in jackets and hats line the route, and a woman in white with a blue scarf claps in the foreground. The scene shows a ratha-style procession with devotees; no clearly identifiable a person is visible.2006-04-01Outdoor 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 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.2006-04-01