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A crowd of devotees gathers on a dusty open ground between steep mountains at dawn or dusk, with snow-capped peaks rising behind a pale sky tinged with pink light. Many wear orange shawls or sashes over white, cream and blue clothing, and several wear woollen caps and hats. In the centre, a man in white kurta and white trousers stands among people, while a woman in a cream outfit with an orange sash raises her arm and dances or claps. A low white concrete building with a tall pole and a small flag stands at the left. Devotees around them smile and move together in a lively group scene.

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A 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.2006-06-01June 01 20062006-06-01A large outdoor gathering in a mountain valley at dusk, with snow-capped Himalayan peaks behind a steep brown hillside. Many people, mostly wearing orange shawls or orange clothing, stand and move together in an open dirt courtyard. A white-walled building with a flat roof and a short pole stand at left. A man in a white jacket and dark trousers stands near the centre, facing the crowd with his arm extended, and a cameraman with a video camera films at lower right. The crowd includes women in saffron shawls and men in dark jackets.2006-06-01June 01 20062006-06-01June 01 20062006-06-01June 01 20062006-06-01June 01 20062006-06-01Outdoor photo at dusk in a high mountain valley with snow-capped peaks and green slopes behind a white building. A large crowd of devotees in orange shawls and orange tops dances on a dirt courtyard, many with hands raised, some holding small hand cymbals. In the lower left foreground, a seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair plays a small hand instrument, appearing to be the candidate for the page's a person reference, though the face is only partly visible. Other participants wear white caps, dark jackets and backpacks. A small stone pillar with a metal finial stands on the rooftop.2006-06-01A 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 20062006-06-01A 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.2006-06-01A 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.2006-06-01