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A snowy outdoor scene in a pine forest at a camp setting, with patches of snow on the ground and tall pine trees behind. In the centre, a man in a white shawl over white clothes with an orange-and-gold border walks along a dirt path. Beside him, men in white and a man in a brown fleece jacket and dark gloves walk among parked cars, including a red car. On the right edge, a person in white clothes and a striped knit cap with a red-and-gold stole walks past a red flag with yellow trim. A purple emblem hangs in the tree at upper left. Several other people in dark and white clothing stand near the cars in the background.

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A photograph of a mountain-road procession in a wooded camp setting. A woman in a white top and white trousers with a purple head covering walks forward clapping her hands, in the foreground beside a red compact car with a California plate. Behind the car, a procession moves along the road led by a red and gold ceremonial canopy or banner with yellow fringe. Several people in white robes and an orange-clad figure walk in the group, and a man in a dark jacket stands at the roadside on the right. Tall evergreen trees and wooden cabin-style buildings surround the road, with patches of snow on the ground.2006-04-01A photograph of a procession on a wooded road in a snowy mountain setting, with tall pine trees and a brown log-style building behind. A red compact car leads the procession, with a red and gold ceremonial canopy banner reading DHYANAPEETAM partly visible above it, its fringe in yellow. A man in white clothes carries a small object on a tray near the canopy. Behind the car, a man in a brown-red turban and white kurta with a gold-and-red striped shawl waves, with a group of people in winter clothing following, including a woman in a red jacket and a man in a grey knit cap and khaki jacket standing at the roadside. A man in a dark jacket photographs the scene from the left. Four to six people are visible in the foreground group, with others behind.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor procession on a paved forest road in winter, with tall pine trees and a grey sky behind. At the centre, several robed figures in white and saffron carry a palanquin-like canopy with a red and gold fringed top, trailing a long red banner with gold trim. Orange flags on tall poles rise above the group. A line of devotees stands along the right edge in shawls, woolly hats and winter coats, one in a white jacket and another in a black jacket and white head covering. A white SUV is parked at the right, and a wooden sign stands near the roadside.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.2006-04-01Outdoor 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 in winter. A procession forms near a parked silver minivan: a red banner with gold fringe, carried on poles, hangs above a group of people, and several orange and red flags on poles stand behind it. Several people in white shawls and white robes walk with the banner. On the right, a row of people in warm winter coats, knit hats and orange or brown skirts stand on the roadside. A tall pale wooden pole stands in the background. Eleven or more people are 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 through a pine forest on a dirt path. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and a white-and-yellow flower garland walks beneath a red and gold canopy carried on long poles, with a large orange-fringed banner reading as partially legible text. Behind, a crowd of devotees in white kurtas, pink and red saris and casual clothes follows, with ceremonial flags and tall decorated poles. In the foreground a man in a light blue shirt stands beside a black car, and a child in white runs along the path.2006-05-03A photograph of a festive outdoor procession in a wooded camp setting with tall pine trees. A red ceremonial canopy with yellow fringe and an embroidered inscription stands behind the group, and a second canopy with colourful tasselled hangings in green, blue, orange and red is at right. A man in a white kurta and white dhoti holds a decorated plate with a white offering at the centre, while a woman in cream and white garments with a pink flower garland stands in front. At far right a man in a cream sherwani with gold trim and a white stole presses his palms together, smiling. Behind them a crowd of people raises their arms and cheers. Several people are visible in the crowd, and a few wear jackets and casual clothing. Wooden logs and white cloth lie on the ground at left.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph in a pine forest with wood-chip ground and patches of snow. At the centre, a long-haired figure in a cream silk jacket with gold trim and a white waist-sash stands with palms pressed together, head bowed in reverence beside a metal pole. Behind them an attendant in a black leather jacket and white dhoti holds a large ornate red, white and multicoloured fringed parasol with bird motifs, while a second red-and-orange ceremonial banner with gold tassels stands nearby. On the left a man in white kurta and white trousers with a dark shawl joins hands in namaste, and a man in a dark coat with orange scarf stands beside him. On the right a woman in a blue jacket and white clothes also holds her hands in namaste, with more people in winter clothing behind. The scene suggests a ceremonial welcome procession.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual in a pine forest clearing at a camp, with sandy ground and a low red-brown stone border. A tall red and gold banner with fringe stands on the left beside a blue tarp. Under a white canopy with a red and gold fringed valance, a seated figure in white sits before a white-draped altar decorated with marigold garlands, brass lamps and ritual vessels. Several people in white kurta-style clothing stand or kneel near the altar, and a man in a white hooded top stands at left. In the foreground, a row of seated spectators in winter jackets, including one in a red hooded top and another in a light blue hood, watch the proceedings. A video camera on a tripod and a small amplifier sit at right.2006-04-01A photograph of a outdoor ceremony among tall pine trees at a wooden lodge. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair and a cream-coloured robe with a white sash stands beneath a flag being lowered or raised on a pole, gripping the striped red-and-white flag with both hands. Around them, several men in white kurta-style clothes and dark jackets hold ornate red, orange and gold ceremonial parasols and banners with embroidered floral and bird motifs. Onlookers in casual winter clothing stand along the path behind the procession.2006-04-01