Morning scenes captured across Buddhist communities in Himachal Pradesh

A person with short, light-colored hair, wearing a maroon jacket, scarf, and maroon pants, is sitting cross-legged on a large, flat rock. They are barefoot and playing a wooden flute-like instrument. The environment appears to be outdoors, with green trees and vegetation visible in the background. In the background there's a glimpse of a green structure on stilts. The day seems overcast and the area is possibly damp.

The image captures a vibrant orange statue of Hanuman, adorned with pink flower petals, located in Bhagsu, India. The statue is framed by a decorative arch with white, green, and dark red accents. In the background, a mountain landscape and buildings are visible. A street scene with pedestrians is also visible in the background. Food wrappers are found near the base of the statue.

The image captures a hillside view in Bhagsu, India, characterized by dense, layered buildings intermingling with lush greenery. A large tree dominates the left foreground, with its branches reaching towards the sky. A network of electrical wires runs across the scene. The buildings exhibit a variety of colors, including whites, yellows, blues, and greens. The sky is overcast, with a cloud visible in the upper left corner. The image is slightly tilted.

The video shows a narrow street in a hilly area, with buildings on both sides and tall trees in the background. The buildings are a mix of colors and styles, with some having balconies. A white car with a yellow license plate is parked on the street. A man and a girl are walking hand-in-hand down the street, away from the camera. Someone wearing a white hoodie walks past the camera. There are shops along the street with various items displayed outside. The road appears to be slightly wet, possibly from rain. A bicycle is parked near one of the buildings.

The image portrays a dense urban landscape situated on a hillside, characteristic of the city of Dharamkot, India. The scene is dominated by numerous closely-packed buildings, varying in color and design, many with green rooftops. The structures intermingle with patches of trees and vegetation, creating a mixed urban and natural environment. Two telecommunication towers rise above the buildings on the left of the image. A tree is partially visible in the bottom left corner of the image, and Buddhist prayer flags are strung across the lower right of the image. Power lines run diagonally across the scene. The sky is overcast, contributing to a muted color palette. The overall impression is a densely populated, hillside urban environment.

The video shows a scene on a road with a person in the foreground wearing a gray hoodie. In the background, there are two young men standing near the edge of the road, next to a political poster. One man is wearing a striped shirt and black pants with a Nike logo, while the other is wearing a red shirt. Behind them, a man in uniform stands near a yellow barrier. There is traffic visible on the road, along with trees and utility poles in the distance. The camera moves slightly as the video is being recorded.

In Bhagsu, India, a collection of small, irregularly shaped food items are piled on a dark, rough surface. The food pieces vary in color, ranging from light yellow and tan to pinkish-orange. Some are round, while others are more angular. Nestled among the food, a dense cluster of bees is visible. The background surface appears to be weathered or textured, possibly stone or wood.

The video shows a close-up view of a pile of food scraps, including pieces of meat, bread, and candy. Several bees are clustered around the food, feeding on it. The food is arranged on a dark, rough surface, possibly a ledge or table. The background is blurry, suggesting an outdoor setting. There is minimal movement, mostly the bees flitting about. A hand briefly enters the frame at the upper right.

The video shows a close-up of various food items, seemingly dropped or left on a dirty, possibly concrete surface. The food includes cut fruit, small balls of what appears to be fried dough, and pieces of reddish-brown substance, possibly some kind of processed meat product. A cluster of bees is actively gathering around one particular piece of food, with other individual bees scattered throughout the rest of the food pile. The background is out of focus, hinting at an urban environment.

The video shows a group of people at a bathing area. Several adults and children are partially submerged in the water. Some people are sitting or standing on the side of the pool, dressed in casual clothing. A sign in Hindi is visible on the wall behind them. A woman in a blue dress with white polka dots stands near the edge of the pool, holding a yellow tote bag. A white fence runs along the bottom of the frame, separating the bathing area from a flowing river. The setting appears to be an outdoor public space, possibly a bath house or religious site. The weather seems overcast.

The video depicts a street scene lined with shops. The street is paved with cobblestones. Several people are standing in a group, seemingly conversing. The shops on either side display various goods including handbags, clothing, and souvenirs. A parked motorcycle sits near one of the shops. A dream catcher hangs in the foreground, slightly out of focus. The background shows a multi-story white building.

A man with dark curly hair and a beard is sitting cross-legged on a large, gray rock in an outdoor setting. He is playing a long, rustic-looking wooden flute with a red band near the mouthpiece. He wears a green t-shirt and light gray pants. The background shows a green grassy area with some trees and fencing. Part of another person, wearing a colorful floral pattern top, is visible beside the man.