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A 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.

Outdoor photograph of men walking down a stone path through dense green foliage. In the foreground a man in a brown sweater vest over a cream shirt and grey trousers, with an orange shawl draped on his shoulders and a red tilak on his forehead, holds a bamboo walking stick. Behind him an older man with grey hair wears a white shirt and an orange shawl, and a third man in a teal jacket and orange shawl walks further up the slope. Sunlight filters through the leaves onto the worn stone steps.

A photograph of an outdoor path between low white walls with terracotta caps, lined with green shrubs and trees. In the foreground a man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron shawl draped over his shoulders and chest, walks with his right hand pressed to his chest. Behind him a bare-chested young boy in a saffron shawl and white dhoti walks barefoot, carrying a dark shoulder bag. Further back, a bearded man in orange robes with a white forehead mark and a rudraksha mala stands near the left edge, and another bare-chested boy in a saffron cloth and white dhoti stands beside him. A person in white clothing is partly visible in the background. A dusty ground and distant hills complete the scene. A visible date stamp reads 14 7:38.

October 21 2006

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Outdoor photo of a procession on a dirt path beneath leafy trees. A white-bearded elderly man in a flowing saffron-orange robe walks barefoot in the centre, holding a tall wooden staff in his right hand. Around him are several men in reddish-brown and gold-bordered dhotis and shawls, with brown rudraksha malas around their necks; one on the left guides him by the arm. Behind them a woman in a sari and other devotees follow on a rocky path. Visible clothing cues include the saffron robe and bearded elder, but facial appearance is not used for identification; the central man's presentation is consistent with the page's reference to a person but is not distinctive enough to confirm.

August 12 2012

A photograph of four men in saffron-orange robes walking single file along a dirt path through a lush garden with green shrubs, bamboo and a sago palm in the foreground. The lead man, with long dark hair and a red forehead mark, wears a long orange wrap and a dark rudraksha mala, and looks downward as he walks. Behind him, a bearded man in orange wears glasses, and two shaven-headed men in orange follow, one touching his chin. White stones border the path.

A photograph of a barefoot figure in a saffron-orange shawl and dhoti, with long dark swept-back hair and a wooden walking staff, climbing a dirt path strewn with boulders. Beside him an older man in white shirt and white dhoti with orange borders wears a rudraksha-style mala and a wristwatch, while another white-clad attendant walks behind. Green shrubs and a white building with stairs and steps sit on the hillside above, with a few small figures near the structure. The saffron-clad figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a walking staff, and is shown in person climbing the hill.

Photograph of a temple walkway at a stone-walled Hindu temple with carved stone pillars and a metal crowd barrier. In the foreground a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a heavy gold necklace with a pendant gestures toward the stone wall. Beside him an older man with white hair and beard, wrapped in an orange shawl over his head and shoulders, walks forward. Behind them a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and a red mark on his forehead accompanies them. A uniformed police officer stands at right. Devotees and staff in white and blue saris move along the background corridor.

August 03 2008

Outdoor photo of a group walking up a worn stone stairway beside grass and reddish earth, apparently at an ancient temple site. In the centre, a bare-chested man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a white towel over his shoulder climbs the steps, supporting himself with a wooden cane. Behind him, a man in a maroon shirt and light trousers holds a straw hat. To the left, an older man with grey hair wears a white kurta and a beaded necklace. On the right, a man in white clothes with an orange shawl carries a water bottle. Another partly visible person in red patterned clothing appears at the left edge. Whether the central figure is a person is not established from appearance, so the a person field is unsure.

August 03 2008