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A photograph of a group of pilgrims gathered at a mountain base camp beneath a snow-capped peak rising behind rust-coloured rocky cliffs. Many colourful Tibetan prayer flags are strung in lines across the grassy slope in front of the cliffs. In the foreground a white minivan has its rear hatch open, and an orange flag stands beside it. Several people wear orange shawls and orange-trimmed jackets; one person in a bright red jacket and dark cap stands at right, and others in red, purple and blue jackets stand among the crowd under a clear blue sky.

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A wide outdoor photograph of a tall rocky cliff face of layered tan and brown strata beneath a snow-capped peak rising above it under a blue sky with large white clouds. In the foreground on a stony plain, a crowd of pilgrims sits and stands, many in orange and red shawls and wraps, some in white sun hats and caps, some photographing the mountain. A video camera on a tripod stands at the lower right edge of the frame, and a dark camera body is visible at the upper right. Several visible people are seated close together, facing the mountain.2012-07-27Photograph of a white four-wheel-drive vehicle with a saffron-orange pennant flag mounted on its front, printed with the words "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam" in dark lettering and a blue-and-orange emblem. Behind it, a towering snow-capped peak rises above brown rocky cliffs under a clear blue sky. On the dry gravel ground beside parked vehicles, several small distant figures stand and sit near a few animals.2011-08-06A large group of pilgrims sits and stands on a grassy hillside in front of a snow-capped peak with dark rock banded layers, under a partly cloudy blue sky. Many wear warm jackets in blue, red and black, and several wear orange scarves or orange-brown headwear. In the foreground a man in white trousers and a blue jacket stands beside a red plastic crate, and a man in a white shirt stands near the centre of the group. Rocky ridges and dark cliffs frame the scene, with a green valley below the mountain.A photograph at a high mountain site with a snow-capped peak rising behind rocky cliffs under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a person in orange robes and an orange turban stands on grass holding a staff, facing left, with a white wrap draped over the shoulder. Dense strings of colourful prayer flags in blue, red, yellow, green and white stretch across the grassy field. At the right edge, the back of another person wearing a white sun hat is partly visible. The scene has no readable event title and the person's identity cannot be established from appearance.A photograph of a mountain landscape with a snow-capped peak rising above a rocky ridge under a clear blue sky. Colourful prayer flags are strung across the lower slopes and the foreground. In the foreground, a white van with its rear doors open stands beside a small orange flag, and several pilgrims in orange, red and blue jackets and dark caps stand or sit nearby, some holding cameras. A pilgrimage group gathers at the base of the mountain.A high-altitude mountain landscape under a clear blue sky. A snow-capped, pyramid-shaped peak rises above brown rocky cliffs and green grassy slopes. A dirt road runs through a valley dotted with grey stone piles, paving slabs, and strings of colourful prayer flags fluttering across the plain. Three white SUVs travel along the road, and no people are visible. +1 copiesA photograph set on a grassy plain beneath a clear blue sky, with a snow-capped peak rising behind rust-coloured rocky ridges. Long strings of multicoloured prayer flags in blue, red, yellow, green and white stretch across the ground and the hillside. In the centre, a man in an orange robe and a matching orange turban stands in profile, a red and white cloth draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha-style mala at his chest, and his right hand raised in gesture. At the right edge, the back of a person wearing a wide white sun hat is partly visible in the foreground. Coloured cloth lies on the grass below the flags.A photograph of Mount Kailash, a snow-capped pyramidal peak rising above a barren brown rock face in the distance, framed by a green grassy valley in the foreground. Colourful Tibetan prayer flags in green, blue, red and yellow are strung low across the grass and stones on the right. Puffy white clouds and a blue sky sit above the mountain. No people are visible in the scene.A landscape photograph rotated sideways, showing a steep dark rocky mountainside with a snow-capped peak rising on the right under a clear blue sky. On the left, a dirt track runs beside green grass patches dotted with yellow wildflowers, and a white vehicle. No people are visible.2011-08-06Outdoor photo on a high-altitude plateau below a snow-capped peak. In the foreground, seated pilgrims with their backs to the camera wear orange shawls and dark jackets, one wearing a black sun hat. In the middle, a standing figure in orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala raises one hand in greeting toward the group. Bare brown rock ridges and green-brown grassland surround them under a pale cloudy sky.2011-08-06A photograph set on a green high-altitude valley with rocky slopes and scattered stone cairns in the foreground, with a snow-capped mountain peak rising under broken clouds. A seated sadhu in orange robes and a tall red turban holds a silver trident and sits facing the camera. Beside him, a man in an orange shawl and grey trousers stands barefoot with hands joined. A parked white SUV sits on the left. Two people's heads and an orange-turbaned figure appear in the right and lower foreground.A photograph taken on a grassy high-altitude plain beneath a steep, layered reddish-brown rock face, with a snow-capped peak visible above the cliff under a blue sky with white clouds. On the left, a person in an orange wrap and matching orange knit cap sits cross-legged beside a silver umbrella pole, facing right toward the group. Around a dozen seated devotees sit on the grass in front of them: several wear orange or red headscarves and shawls, one wears a pale blue jacket with an orange scarf, another wears a dark jacket with a rudraksha-style mala, and others wear hats and jackets. Some appear to be listening attentively, and a small book or card lies on the grass at lower right.2012-08-08