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A photograph of a mountain village courtyard in the Himalayas with snow-capped peaks and a misty slope behind white buildings. A crowd of devotees in saffron-orange shawls and wraps dance and raise their arms in a loose circle on dusty ground. Some wear white kurtas and others dark jackets, with orange caps and a few women in headscarves. A bearded man in a white kurta stands at the centre with hands raised. A dark-haired figure is seen from behind in the foreground.

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June 01 20062006-06-01A mountain outing in a Himalayan valley with steep, grassy slopes and snow-capped peaks behind a small white building and a netted volleyball-style court. In the foreground a crowd of devotees in saffron-orange shawls and wraps dances and claps with raised arms, some holding up hands. Many wear orange turbans or head cloths, and a few wear white kurtas or grey jackets. In the bottom foreground a person with long, dark, curly hair is seen from behind, facing the group. Onlookers stand along the far edge near the fence. Several people carry backpacks. The scene suggests a pilgrimage or yatra gathering in the mountains.2006-06-01June 01 20062006-06-01A large outdoor group of devotees stands on a dirt clearing in front of steep green mountain slopes and snow-capped Himalayan peaks under a cloudy sky. Many people wear orange saffron shawls and orange-and-black clothing, and several raise their arms and hands high in an enthusiastic gesture. A white-robed figure with grey hair stands near the centre-right in a green jacket, and a woman with long blonde hair stands nearby. Low buildings, a wire fence and utility poles sit at the edge of the valley.2006-06-01June 01 20062006-06-01June 01 20062006-06-01June 01 20062006-06-01A large outdoor crowd gathers on a dirt clearing in a steep mountain valley under cloudy skies, with rocky cliffs and a small village of stone and tin-roofed houses behind them. Many people wear orange shawls or orange scarves, and several wear orange caps or orange and white turbans. Some stand with hands pressed together in namaste, others clap and sway, and a few dance in a loose circle. A man in a dark jacket with a camera on his shoulder stands at the right edge filming. A white concrete structure and a wire fence sit to the left, with a utility pole in the foreground. The scene appears to be a devotional gathering during a Himalayan pilgrimage.2006-06-01June 01 20062006-06-01A large group of devotees gathers on a rocky terrace in a steep, green mountain valley. Many wear orange saffron shawls and orange caps, and some wear dark jackets, white kurtas and headscarves. Several people carry bags and a dark backpack sits on the ground in the foreground. A low white rectangular building, a fenced enclosure, and simple stone structures stand among the slopes, with a road and small houses visible below. The scene conveys a busy yatra gathering in the Himalayas.2006-06-01Outdoor photo of a large crowd of devotees in saffron and orange shawls gathered on a dirt courtyard in a mountain village, with stone buildings, a fenced hillside and a tiled rooftop behind. In the centre a woman in a red skirt and teal top dances while others in dark and colourful dresses clap and sway around her in a circle. Men in orange shawls and caps watch and film with cameras, and an orange-clad figure stands in the foreground. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2006-06-01A large crowd of devotees dances outdoors in a mountain valley at dusk, many wearing orange shawls and orange-and-white clothing. Snow-capped Himalayan peaks rise behind green slopes, with a white stone building and small huts at left. Several people hold orange cloths extended in the air as they move in a circle. Some wear caps, woolen hats and jackets. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a specific person from this distance.2006-06-01