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A photograph of a rocky forest path lined with boulders and green trees. In the centre, a figure in a long orange-red cloth wrap and a thick white-and-yellow flower garland walks forward on the stone steps, with long dark hair swept back. Behind him, several older men in white dhotis and white shirts follow along the trail. The scene appears to be a hillside walk, with bare sunlit sky visible through the branches.

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A photograph of a group walking along a dirt path through green trees on a hillside. In front, a long-haired man in a red-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a marigold garland and a red tilak, walks ahead of two saffron-robed men with garlands. Behind them, several older men in white dhotis and shirts follow along the path.2011-05-17A photograph of a procession climbing a rocky stone-stepped path through dry scrub and trees. A central figure in a red-and-gold saree with a long dark braid wears a thick white and red flower garland, a gold necklace and gold bangles, and walks in front of others. Behind them, a man in a saffron-orange garment and several men in white dhotis and shirts follow along the steps. A woman in a yellow-and-brown saree stands to the left beside a large boulder.2011-05-17A photograph of a procession climbing a stone-stepped forest path. In front, a figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a red saffron-toned robe, a long gold necklace, a thick white and red flower garland, and gold bangles, and gestures with one raised hand. Behind, a group of men in white dhotis and shirts follows, one older man in white holds a printed photograph and wears an orange-and-white shawl. Green foliage and rocks line the path.2011-05-17August 08 20092009-08-08September 23 20062006-09-23A procession climbs a stone-paved path lined with green trees, led by a man in a long saffron-orange robe with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a garland of white flowers draped over his shoulders. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas wear saffron-orange shawls, some carrying small bags or items. The stepped stone path winds through dry grass and foliage under an overcast sky. Several people walk barefoot.2008-08-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a dirt path winding through dry scrubland and bushes toward a rocky hill. A line of about a dozen people walks single file up the trail. The lead figure wears a saffron-orange robe, has long dark hair, a rudraksha mala around the neck, and carries a walking staff. Behind him, others wear orange robes or white clothing, and a few wear plain dark garments. The setting is the Girivalam path around Tiruvannamalai hill during a pilgrimage walk.2008-01-03A group of people walks single file along a narrow stone-paved path through dense green trees and large dark boulders. In front, a woman in a bright orange-red sari with a marigold-style garland walks ahead, while behind her a shaved-headed man in white and orange cloth and several people in white clothes follow. Further back, another figure in yellow stands near a white structure. Litter and small stones lie along the path edges.2011-05-17August 02 20082008-08-02A procession walks along a shaded forest path among boulders and green foliage. In the centre, a figure in an orange saffron robe wears a long white and green flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with long swept-back dark hair, eyes lowered. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk in line, one with a white forehead marking, and a man on the right in white with an orange shawl looks down. Several people behind carry orange and white items, some holding umbrellas or cloth.2008-08-02Outdoor photo of a procession walking up a narrow stone path through green trees and bushes, with a large boulder beside the track. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears orange saffron robes, a rudraksha mala, a long white and orange flower garland, and sandals, and appears to be the honoured leader; the figure is an appearance-based a person in the foreground procession. A man in the left foreground wears white ritual clothes, an orange shawl, a bead necklace and a tilak on the forehead. A man in the right foreground, in white with an orange shawl and gold bracelet, walks with his eyes downcast. Behind them, many devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls follow up the path.2008-08-02Outdoor photo of a group walking on a dusty reddish dirt path through scrubby trees and bushes on a hillside. In the foreground a young man in an orange saffron robe and sandals walks with a dark-haired companion in a matching orange kurta and dhoti. Behind them several women in white saris walk along the trail, and a few more people follow further back.2009-08-05