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A 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.

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Outdoor 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.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph of a crowd of devotees in a wooded mountain setting with tall pines and misty sky. A large red banner with gold fringe and the word Nithyanandam in gold lettering is carried on poles above the group, with orange and red flags nearby and small cabin roofs behind. Many people raise their arms in celebration. A man in the foreground wears a white top with a blue sheer scarf, another person in a brown leather jacket stands at right, and a woman wears a grey top and a red-and-white skirt. Some participants wear white, red and brown clothing.2006-04-01An outdoor procession on a paved forest road beneath tall conifers, with a crowd of devotees dancing and walking behind two long red ceremonial banners on poles. The banners bear embroidered elephants, a golden sun and orange fringe; the lead figure at left holds a pole. Many people wear winter layers: a woman in a pink knit hat, a woman in a light blue kurta and cream shawl, a man in a navy jacket with a conference badge dancing in the foreground, and men in white kurtas at right. The setting is a mountain camp with wooden cabins and snow patches visible. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable, so no person is singled out.2006-04-01Outdoor procession at a wooden-lodge camp with orange log cabins and a white SUV behind. Under a long decorated canopy with colourful fringed tassels and gold poles, a man in a saffron-orange shawl over white clothes stands centre, smiling, with a woman in a pink-and-orange garland beside him. Several people walk alongside holding the gold poles; one in a dark purple jacket raises a hand. Others wear woollen caps, white jackets and a bearded man in orange at right. Wood chips cover the ground. Some people in the crowd appear to be clapping. A man in orange clothing in the centre front is visible with a shawl draped over his shoulder.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.2006-04-01Outdoor procession on a wooded camp road under tall pines, with a large ornate umbrella-like canopy of red, orange, green and multicolored fringe carried on a pole at upper centre. Several flags with orange and colourful patterned panels are held aloft on both sides. In the centre, a man in a long saffron-orange robe with a white and yellow flower garland walks forward with his arms slightly away from his body, smiling. Around him, participants in casual and light clothing carry decorated flags, a round ornamental fan-like object and a plate-like lamp holder; a man in white kurta with a gold-embroidered sash waves on the left, and an older man in orange with a gold stole walks on the right. Several people wear sandals and jeans.2006-05-03A photograph of a procession on a wooded road with pine trees behind. Under a large red and yellow canopy banner with stitched lettering and lotus-and-bird motifs, a man in a cream kurta with a long pink and white flower garland walks forward. A young boy in white clothes and a blue shawl, with a name tag, stands in front with palms pressed together in namaskar. Around them, adults in winter jackets, shawls and rain gear, a woman with palms joined, and a man in a dark jacket follow. Smaller colourful canopies, orange pennants and gold poles appear in the background. The man in the kurta has long dark hair and a flower garland, a distinctive presentation, but the appearance is not conclusive and there is no clear printed identification of him.2006-04-01Outdoor procession at a wooden lodge with pine trees behind. Under a red canopy with an elephant and a sun-and-bird emblem, with gold fringe, a man in a cream and gold kurta and white dhoti walks at right, wearing layered pink and red flower garlands and holding a white cup. Beside him a woman in a white and cream kurta with a dark red beaded necklace moves in motion at centre. At left, a woman in a blue hooded jacket and plaid scarf claps, and another woman in red stands behind her. Other devotees and a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella appear in the background.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 street procession of many people walking along a paved road among tall pine trees beside a wooden building. At the top, a red canopy with yellow fringe carries the word "KAILASA" and bird emblems is held aloft on poles by people in front, while orange and saffron flags flutter above. Devotees wear white kurtas and dhotis, orange shawls, and warm jackets in green, brown and grey; several wear knit caps and one woman wears a blue headscarf. Many raise hands in devotion and clap as the procession moves forward.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.2006-04-01