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A crowd of devotees walks along a stone path through green trees during an outdoor procession. In the centre, a person in an orange saffron robe and orange turban wears a long rudraksha mala and walks briskly, smiling. Beside them, a shaved-headed monastic in an orange robe and dark-rimmed glasses walks alongside a woman in a red sari. Around them, men in white shirts and trousers, a man in a red t-shirt and blue jeans on the left, and women in yellow, purple and red saris follow. An orange and multicoloured umbrella is visible at upper right. Several people hold up phones or cameras.

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Outdoor photo of a crowd walking along a stone path beneath dense green trees. In the centre, two saffron-robed monastics walk together: one wears an orange turban and a long rudraksha mala, the other is bald with wire-rimmed glasses and an orange robe. Around them, men in white shirts and trousers, a man in a red t-shirt and jeans, and a woman in a red sari follow. On the right, a colourful umbrella is held above the group. Visible people number about 20 in total, mostly partially seen in the background.2010-09-04A group walks along a stone path lined with dense green trees and a rocky slope. In the foreground, two young men in saffron-orange robes walk side by side: the one on the left in orange wrap with a white tilak mark on the forehead and sandals, the one on the right in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, carrying a white cloth over his shoulder bag and walking barefoot. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts and a few in green and red walk along the path. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti walks at left, and a figure in teal clothing stands at the left edge. The scene is an outdoor pada-yatra, a walking pilgrimage.2009-01-29Outdoor photograph of a procession on a rocky path lined with trees and a crowd of villagers. In the foreground, a smiling man in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe wears a long string of large brown rudraksha beads and has long dark hair; he appears to be a sannyasi, and the cues are a turban, long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, so this is an appearance-based probable Swamiji. Beside him walk two men in white shirts, and behind them are women in saffron, blue and pink saris and children. Two more saffron-robed attendants stand at the right edge, and an orange and yellow banner is visible above the crowd.2010-09-04Outdoor photo at a red temple entrance with arched doorway and trees behind. A central figure in orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a red and gold tilak walks forward barefoot, appearing to be a person candidate with a mala and ornate orange attire. Around him, several men in orange robes and orange shawls walk along; a bald man in red shirt with a camera on his shoulder walks barefoot. On the right, a crowd of people in orange shawls stands on red steps, and a boy in a yellow shirt and jeans walks past. Visible text on the temple sign is in Devanagari.2008-07-01A photograph of a walking procession on a wooded path lined with green trees. Two large umbrellas with red canopies and colourful fringes are held over the procession, one in the middle and one toward the back. In the foreground, a man with a short-cropped head wears an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a pendant. Behind him, a man in an orange robe and orange turban wears a large marigold garland and a rudraksha mala. Several sannyasis in orange robes walk among devotees in white shirts, a woman in a blue sari, and onlookers along the path.2010-09-04Outdoor photo of a group walking along a paved path beside a fence and dry scrubby ground with a tree. At the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak walks forward wearing an orange saffron garment over one shoulder and a dark rudraksha mala. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a dark mala also walks, and to the right a woman in an orange robe holds a phone. Behind them, people in white shirts and white dhotis, a woman in a teal sari, and others in red and checked shirts follow along the path.2012-04-02A group walks up a forested dirt path with tree roots and rocks. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala across his chest and a walking staff in his right hand walks with his head bowed. Behind him a man in a beige t-shirt and a woman in a light top follow. On the right, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl and a pendant necklace walks beside them. A photographer in a white t-shirt holding a camera stands at the left edge, and more visitors with backpacks appear among the trees behind.2007-07-04A photograph of a forested hillside path, with a stone wall in the foreground. Several saffron-robed monastics walk along the path among trees and shrubs. Three figures in orange robes stand near the center, one holding a folded white cloth, and another in orange stands to the right gesturing. Behind them, a group of men in white shirts and dhotis, some carrying bags, walk along the dirt road toward the left. The scene suggests a pilgrimage walk through rocky, green terrain.2009-01-29Outdoor photo of a group walking up a concrete staircase beside a white wall, with a rock face and tree branches behind them under dappled sunlight. In front, a long-haired man in flowing saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck walks with hands clasped at his waist, looking toward a man beside him. Behind and beside them, men in white kurta-style clothes, a man in beige and cream clothing, and a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a mala follow. Arched blue metal frames and a bare tree frame the scene. Several more people are visible in the background.2008-01-14A photograph of a crowd descending a whitewashed stone staircase with red-painted bands on the side wall, under trees. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes wears a garland of yellow and orange flowers around the neck and walks down the steps, with a second saffron-robed attendant in front of him. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts wear ID lanyards, and women in saris and a woman in purple walk along the handrails. Several saffron-robed figures and people in casual clothing are visible on the stairs and landings. The figure in the garland is an appearance-based candidate, but the cues are limited to saffron robes and a garland, so identity is uncertain.2010-02-17Outdoor photo of a procession descending a set of red and white painted concrete steps beneath a canopy of green trees. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange robe with a saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala walks down the steps, followed by another sannyasi in orange robes. A man in a crisp white shirt and dark trousers stands beside the steps. Behind them, a figure in orange with a saffron turban and a yellow garland walks among a group of devotees, one holding a red and orange umbrella. A woman in a black and yellow patterned dress and a child stand at left, and a man in a white shirt with a dark shoulder bag stands at the far left. Orange flags hang from a metal frame at the top of the staircase. The people visible total about 15.2010-09-04 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20142014-01-13