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A procession descends a forested hillside along red metal railings and steps. In front, a man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-and-pink flower garland holds a red fringed umbrella, with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads visible. He has long dark hair swept back and a gold shawl-like sash. Behind him a man in white dhoti and an orange-red shawl with a red mala walks beside a pale-clothed attendant. Further back, more people in white and orange follow under a row of orange and red ceremonial umbrellas along the path. Dense green trees and vines surround the route.

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A procession descends a wooden staircase with red railings through dense green forest. A man in front wears an orange-red dhoti with gold borders, a long pink and white flower garland, a gold necklace with a pendant, and gold bangles; he has long dark hair swept back and is probable Swamiji (in_person cues: long swept hair, ornate gold jewellery, saffron-toned clothing). Behind him a large red and gold umbrella is held over the group. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls and rudraksha malas follow, one in an orange hat. A man in white dhoti with gold borders and a rudraksha mala walks at right, carrying a black bag over his shoulder. Rock face and leafy trees surround the path.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A woman in an orange-red sari with gold border and a heavy gold necklace, wearing a fresh marigold-style garland, walks down a wooden staircase with red metal handrails through dense green forest. Beside her, a man in a white dhoti with a red shawl and rudraksha-style beaded necklace descends. A red and gold parasol is held above them, and other devotees in red and white follow down the steps and along a walkway behind. Mossy rock outlines the left side of the stairs.2014-12-17A photograph of a long-haired man in a maroon and gold dhoti-style garment, with a gold garland, ornate gold pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a white forehead mark, walking down red metal railed steps through dense green forest. Beside him a bald man in saffron-brown cloth carries a white bucket, and a man in white kurta with a red waist cloth walks close behind. Behind them an orange and red decorated umbrella is carried up the steps, and other devotees in white and saffron stand along the path. The man in maroon with long swept-back hair and gold adornments matches the a person appearance cues on the page, and is identified here only by those visible cues.2014-12-17A procession climbs a forest stairway with a metal railing, surrounded by dense green trees and rocks. Several attendants carry ornate umbrellas in orange, red and gold, with fringed edges and embroidered patterns. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a red waist cloth walks ahead. Beside him on the right, a figure in a saffron-red garment with a long gold-and-beaded necklace, a pendant, bangles and white forehead markings and arm bandages carries an ornate umbrella. Other attendants in white dhotis and red-orange shawls follow along the stairs.2014-12-17A procession descends a red-railed stone staircase through a forest of rock outcrops and green trees. In the foreground a figure with long swept-back hair wears an orange-red saffron garment, a gold ceremonial necklace, a pink-and-white flower garland, and gold armlets, and walks with eyes lowered. Behind him a man in white dhoti with a gold border and a red-shawled attendant follow, and a line of devotees in white and red clothing carry tall orange and red umbrellas and ceremonial parasols up the steps. Large boulders loom on the left. Swamiji (probable) is the figure leading the procession, identified by saffron robes, long hair, gold necklace and flower garland.2014-12-17