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A 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.

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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 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.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.2011-05-17June 23 20132013-06-23 +1 copiesJune 23 20142014-06-23 +1 copiesOutdoors under a shady tree canopy, a long-haired figure in a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl stands centre-frame, smiling and wearing a large white and multicolour flower garland and a gold pendant necklace with gold bangles, with white vibhuti marking on the forehead. Behind and around them, people in saffron, orange and white garments stand among ceremonial flags and garlanded structures. A white-clad man in a white dhoti and kurta walks to the right, and women in white saris stand on the left. Sandy ground and a stone platform are visible at the bottom right.2015-02-05 +1 copiesA 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 copiesAugust 02 20082008-08-02February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor procession on a dirt and concrete path beneath large banyan-type trees. In the centre, a person with long dark hair, a red-orange robe with gold borders, a large gold ceremonial necklace and a red-and-white flower garland walks beneath a tall orange umbrella with teal fringe and a lotus-petal finial, held by a man in a red robe. Behind them, priests with shaved heads and white tilak marks, in red or orange robes with rudraksha malas, carry plates of offerings; one carries a tray with fruit and flowers. On the left, a man in white dhoti with bare torso and red-and-white garlands walks beside a woman in a red sari. A white-clad woman and other devotees follow, and a man in an orange shawl walks in the background past a low stone wall. A roadside signboard stands behind the group.2015-01-04A procession on a dirt path flanked by green shrubs and palm trees. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe walks under a multicoloured canopy umbrella, wearing a long white and red garland. Beside him a woman in a red garment with a garland stands near him, and a man in saffron walks alongside. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste or follow the group, while one man in a checked shirt stands among them. The scene suggests a welcome or arrival in an ashram setting, with a saffron flag visible on the right.2008-07-27December 17 20142014-12-17