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A photograph of a temple staircase with red-painted steps and a red railing, shaded by a large tree. In the centre, a barefoot man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a dark cloth bag ascends the steps, while a second man in orange carries a light blue bag beside him. Behind them on the upper terrace, a man in white kurta with a video camera films, and several people in orange shawls and white clothes stand along the railing. A small om symbol appears on the red pillar, and a man in a white shirt walks on the lower left near a person with long dark hair in orange. a person appears as the orange-robed man with a rudraksha mala in the centre, based on his saffron clothing and mala.

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July 01 20082008-07-01A photograph taken from low ground level of a group walking barefoot along a red brick path under large shade trees. At the centre, a young man in orange saffron robes and a long wrap, with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, walks forward. Beside him, figures in orange robes follow. On the left, a woman in a white sari carries an orange bag and a tote, and another woman in orange sari walks nearby. On the right, a man in white dhoti with an orange sash, and a man in a white shirt with a beaded necklace, stand near the path. Green foliage and shrubs line the walkway.2008-06-09A procession of barefoot men in saffron-orange robes descends red-painted stone steps beneath a yellow and red umbrella. The central figure, with long dark hair, wears an orange robe, a gold-bead necklace, and a thick white flower garland with red blossoms. To the left, a bald man in orange holds a tall ceremonial staff topped with a silver finial. Behind them, men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and attendants carry items. On the right, another saffron-clad figure walks past. Bamboo scaffolding and a white sack lie on the left side of the steps. A purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-07-26Outdoor photo of a group in saffron-orange robes walking past a red temple building with an arched doorway and a painted sign above it. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, and carries a wrapped shawl. Beside him, a man in an orange shawl walks in front of a darker-robed companion. On the right, a row of red steps holds more people in orange shawls and a woman in white, with a camera operator filming at the edge. Trees shade the scene.2008-07-01Outdoor photograph of a group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees descending a stone staircase beside a red-railed shrine and a blue metal handrail, with greenery and trees behind. A central figure in an orange robe and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala walks down the steps; another orange-clad man in the foreground carries a book. A bearded elderly man with long white hair, wearing an orange shawl over white clothes, walks on the right. Several white-clad and orange-clad followers accompany them, and a few onlookers in red and white stand higher up near a temple wall. Printed Hindi signage is visible on a wall.2008-07-10August 03 20082008-08-03Outdoor photo at a red temple entrance with arched doorway and trees behind. A central figure in orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a red and gold tilak walks forward barefoot, appearing to be a person candidate with a mala and ornate orange attire. Around him, several men in orange robes and orange shawls walk along; a bald man in red shirt with a camera on his shoulder walks barefoot. On the right, a crowd of people in orange shawls stands on red steps, and a boy in a yellow shirt and jeans walks past. Visible text on the temple sign is in Devanagari.2008-07-01Outdoor photo of a group descending a wide stone staircase, many wearing orange shawls. In the foreground a man in a long-sleeved red-orange top and orange wrap walks down the steps, flanked by a man in an orange wrap with a red-brown border and a bag strap. Behind them a man in white kurta and orange shawl and a man in white with an orange shawl and a bag are walking, and a bearded man in white dhoti and orange shawl holds a walking staff. Two women in white tops with orange scarves stand among the group. A red-painted wall and posters on the right; a few other people with orange wraps are visible at the left edge. The foreground man has long hair tied back and appears to be a person by appearance cues: long hair and orange ceremonial clothing, though the image is not conclusive.2008-07-02July 26 20102010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26Outdoor photograph of a row of saffron-robed sannyasis standing on red stone steps against a bright white sky. Most wear orange cloth and rudraksha malas, and several have ornate gold-coloured necklaces. A bald man in orange on the left wears a dhoti-style wrap, and a man in a long-sleeved orange robe stands near centre with a hand raised toward the head of a bearded figure beside him, appearing to bless or touch him. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at the far right holding a small sign, with onlookers behind a metal railing. The scene suggests a public gathering or ritual on a riverside ghat-like platform.2009-12-30August 09 20072007-08-09