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A winter procession moves along a paved forest road lined with tall pines and patches of snow, with a red and gold ceremonial canopy fringed in multicolored tassels at the left. Red and orange processional flags on poles rise behind it. A man in a white kurta and an orange shawl carries a silver tray of pink and red flowers. Beside him, a man in a dark jacket holds a small gilded deity murti in a framed case. A bystander in a white coat, a woman in a red sari, and a woman in a red coat stand nearby, and children in winter jackets are scattered through the crowd. A brown sign reads 5 MPH LIMIT and a yellow sign shows a running figure with SLOW CHILDREN.

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A photograph of a group procession on a paved road among tall pine trees, with snow patches visible on the ground. Several people stand holding a long red banner with yellow fringe and white border, decorated with elephant and bird motifs and the word DHYANAPEETAM. Two men at the front on the left and right hold tall striped banners with orange tassels and folk-style painted patterns. A man in the centre-right wears a black jacket over white kurta-style clothing and holds a wooden staff. Others in white and cream clothing stand behind them. A sign reading 5 MPH LIMIT and a SLOW CHILDREN sign stand at the roadside.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 photograph on a paved road among tall pine trees, with a red banner behind the group reading in yellow letters a partly visible phrase ending in ANTA or similar, bordered by colourful patterned trim and orange fringe. Two men in white kurta-style clothing stand in the foreground. The man on the left wears a brown shawl over white and holds a silver tray with greenery and offerings. The man in the centre wears an orange shawl over white and holds a silver tray of pink and orange flowers. Behind them a man in a grey jacket smiles, and a woman in a leopard-print coat raises her arm. A brown sign reads 5 MPH LIMIT and a yellow sign shows a child crossing figure reading SLOW CHILDREN. Snow lies on the ground and orange flags hang at the back.2006-04-01Outdoor procession in a wooded camp setting with tall pine trees and a paved path. Large colorful ceremonial banners with geometric and floral patterns and yellow discs stand on poles, alongside a long fringed canopy-style parasol in orange, purple, green and red. Many people crowd the path; a man in a white kurta with a dark shawl holds a white object near the center, a bald-headed man in an orange shawl stands at the right, and a woman in a blue fleece holds a small yellow item. Several participants wear knit hats, scarves and winter jackets. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible evidence.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 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 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.2006-04-01A 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.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor procession on a wet paved road lined with tall pines. In the foreground a man in a navy jacket and jeans holds a tall golden pole topped with a colourful embroidered banner. Beside him a man in white kurta with a dark shawl carries a silver tray holding a coconut and green leaves. A woman in a light blue sari holds a gold and blue ceremonial shield. On the right, a man in a cream and white embroidered robe with pink and orange flower garlands raises one hand beneath a large multicoloured ceremonial parasol with red fringe. Other onlookers in winter coats stand behind them.2006-04-01A 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.2006-04-01A winter procession on a dirt road in a wooded mountain setting, with snow patches and pine trees behind a wooden cabin. Devotees walk in a crowd carrying tall orange and red flags and colourful cylindrical banners with floral and bird motifs. A large red and orange canopy with fringed yellow edging and tassels is carried on poles at the right. A man in a white kurta carries a silver tray with a small kalasha-like object, and a woman in cream clothes wears pink and white garlands. Many participants wear jackets, coats and shawls against the cold, and a woman in a blue dress walks in the foreground. Cars are parked along the road. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from this view.2006-04-01Outdoor procession on a paved road among tall pines with patches of snow. A central man with long swept-back dark hair wears a cream embroidered kurta and a pink and orange flower garland, holding a folded white cloth; he appears to be a person with distinctive long hair and garland cues, walking beneath a large multicoloured canopy umbrella with fringed tassels. To his left, a man in white kurta and dark shawl with a rudraksha-style mala carries a brass plate with a coconut and offerings. To the right, a man in an orange saffron shawl over white clothes leans in, and a man in a purple turban and dark sweater stands behind. Onlookers and a woman in a dark coat watch, and colourful decorated poles and banners frame the scene.2006-04-01