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A photograph of an outdoor procession on a wooded mountain path, with tall trees behind. A man in a white kurta with a dark shawl and a beaded mala carries a silver tray holding a coconut. Beside him a woman in a white sari carries an offering. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a cream embroidered sherwani, a white shawl and garlands of pink and orange flowers, smiling as he walks. Behind him a man in an orange-saffron robe walks among other people. Large ceremonial parasols with red, orange and gold fringed canopies with bird motifs are carried overhead. Around them, several participants in winter jackets, scarves and knitted hats watch and follow the procession.

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A festive outdoor procession on a wooded mountain road with tall pines behind. Under large orange and multicoloured ceremonial parasols, a smiling man in a fine cream-gold embroidered sherwani with a flowing white shawl and pink and orange flower garlands walks with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala carries a silver tray holding a coconut with a green sprig. Behind them, a woman in a blue hooded jacket covers her face with her hands, and others in orange and white robes and winter coats walk along, with decorated orange and red umbrellas and banners held aloft.2006-04-01A procession on a paved mountain road among pine trees and mist. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a red tilak wears a cream embroidered kurta with a white shawl and garlands of pink and orange flowers, smiling and holding a folded white cloth. Above him an ornate umbrella with red, orange, green and purple fringe is held aloft. Behind him, a man in a dark fleece holds a golden framed plate with a purple and orange cloth and white flower garlands. On the left, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and glasses holds a silver tray with a coconut and green leaves, beside a woman in a teal coat. Other umbrellas with red and orange designs appear at the left edge, and a wooden pole stands in the background.2006-04-01Outdoor procession on a paved forest road beneath tall pines, with a large umbrella-like canopy in red, orange, green and purple fabric carried on a pole. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta with a white dhoti-style shawl and layered pink and red flower garlands walks at the centre, smiling and clapping, with a figure with an apparent a person appearance. Several people in white kurtas carry a coconut-topped kalasha on a tray and wear rudraksha-like beads, while others in saffron shawls, a woman in red sari, and a turbaned man follow. Orange flags and a small ornate parasol accompany the group. Several people in the procession are visible, and the scene reflects a ceremonial walk during an outdoor gathering.2006-04-01An outdoor procession in a wooded mountain camp, with pine trees and wooden cabins behind. A man in a white kurta on the left holds a silver tray with a coconut atop a silver vessel and rice. Beside him, a smiling man with long dark hair and a red tilak wears a cream kurta with a layered garland of pink and red flowers and a white shawl. Behind them, a man in a saffron shawl and glasses, and a crowd of devotees in winter coats and hoods walk beneath a large pink and orange decorated parasol and colourful banners.2006-04-01A procession on a wooded path in winter, with patches of snow on the ground. In the centre, a man in a white kurta with a dark shawl and a beaded necklace carries a silver tray with a coconut, flowers and leaves. Beside him at right, a man with long dark hair, wearing a cream embroidered sherwani with a white sash, walks smiling, with a person cue of long swept-back hair and ceremonial dress. A woman in cream with a gold-bordered shawl walks at left. Behind, a man in a dark jacket holds a long pole supporting a multicoloured fringed canopy, and orange flags and banners rise above the crowd of followers.2006-04-01Outdoor procession among tall pines. A man with long dark swept-back hair wears a cream-coloured silk kurta and a white shawl, smiling and clapping as he walks beneath a large ceremonial parasol with multicoloured fringed panels in red, green, orange and blue. Around him are devotees: a woman in a green top and green trousers with palms together, a woman in a beige shawl, a man in a dark jacket, and an older woman in a blue shawl holding a tray with a coconut and offerings. Several people in white and pastel clothes stand behind. A parked car and wooden structure appear in the background. a person: long swept hair, cream ceremonial clothing and the shawl are the qualifying cues for the figure walking under the parasol.2006-04-01Outdoor procession at a wooded mountain camp with tall pines and a wooden building behind. A man in a long cream-coloured embroidered robe with a white sash, long dark swept-back hair, is centred, hands raised in clapping gesture, mid-dance. Above him is a large canopy umbrella with bands of red, orange, green, blue and purple fabric and red tassel fringe, and a tall flag beside it with a colourful panel. A man in a white kurta with a dark shawl and a rudraksha-style mala holds a silver tray with a coconut and flower offering. Around them women and men in blue, red and teal clothing clap, and several carry decorated framed shields with orange and gold borders. Swamiji (probable): the centred man has long swept-back hair and cream ornamented robes, with a ceremonial canopy honouring him, so the figure is a probable candidate for the in-person identification.2006-04-01Outdoor procession under a large orange and multicolored canopy with fringed edges and flags with bird emblems, set among pine trees on a hillside. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a cream embroidered kurta, white dhoti-style cloth, red and pink flower garlands and a bindi, smiling and clapping. Beside him a man in a white kurta and dark shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with a coconut and offerings. Another man in glasses wears an orange shawl, and a man in a purple turban stands at the right edge beside tall banners. A woman in a dark jacket and grey shawl claps at the left. The cues for the central figure are a flower garland, cream ceremonial dress and long hair, which is not enough for a firm identification, so the label is unsure. Several people are visible in the procession.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.2006-04-01Outdoor procession on a wooded road among pine trees and a wooden cabin. Beside him a man in a white kurta and dark shawl carries a silver tray with a coconut and flowers as an offering. Behind them an older woman in a blue hooded jacket, a woman in a red jacket, and others in winter coats follow under a multicoloured canopy with fringed tassels in red, orange, green and blue. Two decorated round fans in blue and red gold edging are held nearby. Crowd members clap on the left.2006-04-01Outdoor procession under tall trees on a grey day, with a large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella overhead and decorated saffron and orange banners on poles. A man in white kurta with a black shawl and a rudraksha-style necklace carries a silver tray holding a coconut with a green leaf. Beside him, a smiling man with long dark hair wears a cream embroidered kurta and a pink-and-white flower garland, with a white handkerchief in his hand. A young woman in white in the foreground is clapping, and others in red, saffron and blue jackets walk along. The man with long hair may be a person, identified by his long hair, garland and cream embroidered clothing, but his appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm it.2006-04-01Outdoor procession on a wooded mountain road with bare trees and pines behind. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta with white dhoti border and a white shawl, wearing pink and orange flower garlands and a red tilak, smiles while holding a small white cloth. Behind him a large multicoloured parasol with red fringe and tassels is carried over a red and gold ornate ceremonial object. Several people follow, including a woman in a dark knit cap and a woman in a blue jacket, along with a man in a maroon turban at right. A cluster of visitors walks along in a procession.2006-04-01