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A photograph of a pada-yatra rest stop beneath a large old banana-like shade tree with thick trunk. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts sit on a low stone platform and the ground, many carrying orange saffron shawls and wooden walking staffs. An older man in the foreground wears a white shirt, a multi-coloured dhoti border and a beaded mala, holding an orange cloth. Behind them a white van and a yellow building stand near a gate, with a few other people in the background. The men appear to be resting during the walk.

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Several devotees sit in a row on a low concrete ledge beside a large tree trunk during a pada-yatra rest stop. An elderly man on the left in a white shirt and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala and grey-blue cloth over his shoulder, holds a small orange flag. Beside him a man in white with spectacles holds a bamboo staff. A woman in a white sari with an orange border sits next to him, and more men in white with lanyards sit further along. Orange-clad figures appear at the left edge. Sandals lie on the dirt ground in front of the ledge, and a walled shrine with carved grille is visible behind.2009-01-29A large crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts sits closely packed on the ground outdoors, many wearing orange-red shawls with rudraksha or bead necklaces. Several have white and red forehead markings and some wear name badges. A gold-coloured vehicle or chariot stands at the upper left beside red buildings and green trees, while a man in white stands in the back. In the foreground, a man in white with white forehead tilaka and a red shawl sits beside a small boy in a teal shirt wearing an orange shawl.2015-08-09May 13 20132013-05-13Outdoor satsang under a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. Many seated men in white shirts and white dhotis wear orange lanyards with name badges, indicating event participants. Several have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. In the foreground a man in a white shirt rests his chin on his hand, while others listen attentively. No speaker or a person figure is clearly visible in this frame, so no identification is made.2013-05-13A street procession moves along a tree-lined road under green canopy. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts wear orange shawls, and some wear orange robes. Several bearers hold tall orange flags with a dark emblem. A drummer in a maroon shirt plays a barrel drum, and a man in white plays a cymbal-like instrument. Behind them, a decorated float with colourful canopies and a framed picture is carried. A cameraman in a blue checked shirt films the procession. Spectators in casual clothes watch from the roadside.2008-08-01February 02 20072007-02-02July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA large procession moves along a tree-lined road, with many men in white dhotis and white shirts wearing orange shawls over their shoulders. Several carry ornate square banners with a blue emblem on gold-bordered fabric, and others hold multicoloured umbrellas and orange flags on poles. In the centre a man in an orange-saffron robe with a dark mala around his neck walks among the marchers, and a figure in white with long hair walks near him. Parked vehicles line the left side of the road, and a few people in the background watch.2008-08-01Outdoor crowd gathered on dusty open ground in bright daylight at a festival-style event. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with rudraksha malas stand and sit close together, several holding folded items. A bald man in white stands centre-left holding a saffron cloth, and a man in white with glasses stands at right. A decorated float with pink, gold and orange ornaments is visible at the upper left edge, and a saffron flag hangs on a pole at right. Red-roofed buildings and trees lie in the background. Kailasa's Youth Day celebrations are not visibly shown; the scene shows devotees and attendees.2010-12-22October 06 20062006-10-06 +1 copiesA procession of men in white dhotis and white shirts walks down a tree-lined road, many wearing saffron-orange shawls and rudraksha malas. Two tall saffron flags are held aloft at the front, and a drum is visible among the marchers. Behind them, decorated carts or floats with saffron and colourful panels move slowly, and a blue jeep and white car are parked to the left.2008-08-01January 14 20092009-01-14