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A group of devotees walks along a dirt path through dry scrubland and trees, apparently on a circumambulation of a hill. In the foreground, a man in a saffron orange robe and sandals leads, with another man in orange dhoti and shirt beside him. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl walks, followed by people in white clothes with yellow shawls and orange sashes. Rocks line the path and a videographer stands in the background near the trees. a person presence is not clearly identifiable from appearance.

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July 25 2007

A group of men walk along a shaded dirt path beneath large leafy trees, with some red flowers visible in the canopy. In the centre, a figure in an orange saffron robe, with long dark hair, rudraksha mala beads around the neck and a ceremonial gold-trimmed shawl, walks beside a man in a mustard shirt and dark trousers. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis, some carrying bags, follow the group. a person: the saffron-robed figure with long hair and rudraksha mala is a plausible candidate, though the appearance is uncertain.

Outdoor photo of a dirt path lined with trees and a crowd walking together in a procession-like group. At centre, two men in saffron-orange robes walk side by side; the one in front has a shaved head, bare chest and a rudraksha-style mala, while the one beside him wears a long orange garment, a large ceremonial orange-and-gold garland and bead necklaces, and carries a small object in his hand. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts, one in a white shawl with gold border, walk alongside, and a bare-headed attendant in a white shawl with gold trim stands at right. A white tent and light poles are visible in the background under a pale sky. Whether the orange-clad figure is a person cannot be established from appearance alone.

A large crowd of devotees walks along a narrow paved path in a procession, most dressed in white. Many women wear white or cream saris with coloured borders, and men wear white shirts and dhotis. A man in the foreground at right holds a golden ceremonial banner with orange and red embroidery on a pole, and a golden kalasha-style finial tops it. Several people hold folded hands in prayer. Trees, a low hedge and small red-roofed shrines line the route under a clear sky.

Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palms and trees, with a wooded hill behind. Two lead men walk barefoot in saffron-orange robes; the figure on the left wears a long gold-bead garland and a white forehead mark with long dark hair, and the one beside him wears an orange robe and a gold pendant necklace. Behind them, a line of men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas walk with heads bowed and hands clasped. A wall and a stone building edge the left side of the path.

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December 19 2003

Outdoor photo of a group walking along a dusty dirt path with scrub and a tall palm tree behind them. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap and sandals, and beside him another person in orange robes walks. Around them are men and women in white dhotis, saris and shirts, several wearing yellow shawls and rudraksha malas. The procession appears to be a pilgrimage walk, consistent with a journey around a sacred hill.

Outdoor photograph of a procession on a paved path beneath shady trees. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, walks barefoot-looking in sandals beside men in white shirts and white dhotis. Other men in shirts and trousers walk alongside, one in a yellow shirt and dark trousers, and one with a folded white cloth at the front. Dry grass and scattered stones line the path.