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Outdoor procession under a large ceremonial canopy with a multicoloured fringed umbrella held on a long wooden pole, its tassels in orange, green, red, white and navy blue. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and a cream embroidered kurta with a white and gold shawl smiles and walks beneath it, probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long hair, ornate cream clothing, tilak), held in the procession. Behind him, a man in a black jacket grips the pole, and onlookers stand around, including a woman in a light blue shawl and a woman in a leopard-print top. Pine trees and a snowy, overcast backdrop frame the scene.

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A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead walks through an outdoor crowd beneath a colourful striped parasol with red tassels, one hand raised in greeting. He wears a cream and gold brocade kurta with a white sash over the shoulder, and a dark cloth is draped around his neck. Behind him, other people in winter coats, including a woman in a light blue coat and dark gloves waving, follow along a path among tall pine trees. A purple and gold decorated item is visible at the lower edge.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.2006-04-01A 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 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 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.2006-04-01Outdoor procession on a cool day with a long-haired man in a cream kurta and white shawl at centre, wearing pink and red floral garlands and a red bindi, holding a folded white cloth. He walks under a large ornate canopy with yellow and orange panels, red and purple fringed tassels, and a gold-tipped pole. Surrounding people include a woman in a blue jacket in the foreground, older women in red and blue, a man in glasses, and attendants in dark clothing holding poles and a striped banner. A colourful shield with a bird emblem and a wooden cabin with a painted mural appear behind.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.2006-04-01A 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.2006-04-01Outdoor 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 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 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.2006-04-01Outdoor 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.2006-04-01