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A photograph of a long-haired man in a cream embroidered sherwani with a red vermilion mark on his forehead, smiling with eyes lowered, wearing layered pink and orange carnation garlands. Behind him a multicoloured fringed canopy with orange, green, red and blue tassels is held above him, and a second man in a dark jacket looks on among pine trees. The setting appears to be an outdoor procession at a mountain camp. a person: the long swept hair, red forehead mark and garlands are the visible cues for the figure at centre, who is shown being carried or escorted under the canopy.

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Outdoors among pine trees and wooden cabins, a long-haired man in a cream embroidered sherwani with a white and gold-bordered shawl and layered pink and red flower garlands laughs broadly and waves his right hand. A red bindi marks his forehead. Behind him, a man in a maroon knit cap and dark green sweater holds a long wooden pole of a decorated umbrella with red, green and purple tassels, and other people stand close by, including a man in a white shirt and a smiling man at right. A figure in orange and gold fabric is at the lower right edge.2006-04-01A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi laughs broadly under a decorated pink canopy trimmed with red, green and purple tassels, its black panels studded with silver stars and gold edging. He wears a cream embroidered silk kurta and garlands of pink and orange flowers. Below him, an ornate gold deity murti or altar piece is partly visible, with trees behind. Outdoor procession setting. a person: long hair, ceremonial garlands and cream ritual silks, appearance uncertain in this crop.2006-04-01Outdoor procession under a multicoloured fringed canopy (chhatra) held over a central figure in a cream embroidered kurta with a white dhoti-style wrap, wearing long pink and orange flower garlands and a red bindi, smiling with palms pressed together. Around him, men and a woman in casual clothes stand in a pine woodland; one man in a dark green sweater and maroon cap, another with a shaved head raises a hand, and a person in an orange-trimmed garment carries a silver tray with offerings. The chhatra's panels feature orange, blue, green, white and red tassels. Tall pine trees and bare branches fill the background.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor procession in a pine forest with snow patches on the ground. A man with shoulder-length dark hair in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders wears a multicolored flower garland of pink, red and orange blooms. He raises one arm, holding a white cloth, and smiles upward. Behind him a large ceremonial umbrella with red tassels, orange and green panels and gold-tipped pole is carried by a man in a brown robe, with an orange flag on a pole. A woman with glasses and a shawl smiles in the background, and a person in a blue jacket claps beside him. a person: the man beneath the canopy has long swept-back hair and a flower garland, and is the central figure of a procession.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor procession under a red and gold canopy with yellow scalloped fringe and a diamond-patterned border. A man in a cream embroidered kurta with a white shawl, wearing layered pink and red flower garlands, smiles broadly under the canopy. Around him, an older woman in glasses and a leopard-print scarf smiles, a man in a purple cap and dark sweater stands nearby, and a person in an orange shawl claps. In the foreground, two people with dark hair are seen from behind, one wearing a white shawl and a rudraksha mala. Gold lettering is visible on the red canopy top.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.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph of a long-haired man with a red tilak on his forehead, smiling with eyes lowered, wearing a cream embroidered brocade kurta with a white shawl edged in gold. Above him hangs a colourful fringed canopy with red, orange, green and black tassels. Several people in winter jackets stand behind him on a cold, wooded hillside. Visible behind him are a man in a blue hooded jacket and a woman in a teal coat.2006-04-01Outdoor photo at a camp setting with pine trees behind. A man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing a cream embroidered kurta with a white shawl edged in gold and a garland of pink and orange flowers, stands with hands gesturing in front of him. Behind him a man in a dark green sweater and maroon knit cap holds the pole of a multicoloured fringed parasol, and another man holds a gold and purple cushion. Partially visible people in teal clothing stand at the edges.2006-04-01Outdoor photo at a wooded camp with tall pine trunks behind a procession. A man in a cream embroidered sherwani with pink and red flower garlands and a red bindi smiles while holding a white cloth. Beside him, a man on the left holds a gold-covered pole, and a crowd of people in jackets and caps stands nearby. Above them a multicoloured fringed canopy with red and orange tassels is carried in the procession, and a man on the left holds an orange and blue ceremonial fan-shaped item.2006-04-01Outdoors under tall pines, a long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered garment with a pink flower garland laughs widely while clapping, beneath a fringed canopy with red, orange, green and navy tassels. Beside him stands a man in white with a dark brown shawl and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, holding a coconut decorated with greenery and flowers. Behind them a red and yellow umbrella-like ornament with floral embroidery and a bird emblem is visible, along with a red-and-orange banner, and a few smiling people in the crowd, including a bald man in a dark jacket and a woman in a pink top. A candidate matching a person is visible, with long swept-back hair, a garland and a gold-bordered garment; the page places him at the event.2006-04-01A photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, wearing a cream embroidered brocade kurta and draped white cloth. He wears layered garlands of pink, red and magenta carnations and holds a folded white towel in both hands. Behind him a red-tasseled canopy with gold and orange trim appears. A man in a purple cap and dark clothing smiles in the background, and a blurred arm is at the left edge. Trees form the outdoor setting.2006-04-01Outdoor gathering at a wooded camp with wooden cabins and a shingled roof. In the centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears a cream embroidered sherwani with a white stole, a coral-and-pink flower garland and a red bindi, and gestures with one hand. Above him a multicoloured fringed canopy is held on a long golden-tipped pole. Around him, several people in casual and winter clothing watch, including a woman in glasses and a woman in a blue jacket.2006-04-01