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A procession of devotees walks single file along a narrow wooden plank bridge through dense green forest beside a rushing stream and a waterfall. A man in the foreground wears a white dhoti and white shirt, while the man beside him wears a saffron-orange garment with a long white and red striped cloth and a heavy gold-coloured necklace. Behind them a person holds a red and gold ceremonial umbrella, and others in white, orange and red clothing follow along the path. Large mossy rocks, fallen logs and overhanging leaves frame the scene.

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A procession of devotees walks along a narrow wooden plank bridge over a rocky forest stream, beneath dense green trees and near a waterfall in mist. A red and orange ceremonial umbrella is held over a figure in the middle of the group. Men in white dhotis and orange or saffron robes, some with red sashes and garlands, carry objects and walk single file on the wooden walkway. Others stand on the rocks by the water. Heavy green foliage frames the scene.2014-12-17A photograph of a procession crossing a narrow wooden plank bridge over a rushing stream in a dense green forest. A bare-chested man in the foreground wears red-orange dhoti, a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, a bright sandal mark on his forehead, and white arm bands; he walks with his hands folded. Behind him, figures in white dhotis and orange and red robes follow, and a man holds a large red-orange umbrella over a central figure. Lush leaves frame the scene and a waterfall is visible in the mist.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A photograph of a waterfall procession in lush green forest. A man in the foreground wears a dark red-brown dhoti with a gold-coloured band, a heavy gold-toned garland of beads, a gold pendant, gold armbands and a white forehead marking, and he holds his palms together in namaste. Behind him a man in white dhoti and shirt walks barefoot over a wooden plank bridge with a small hand held to his chest. A bright red ceremonial umbrella with gold trim is held above the group near a large cascading waterfall. Other devotees in white and saffron-orange shawls stand on rocks and wooden walkways, and a few bags and orange cloth lie on the rocks. A cool misty backdrop of trees completes the scene. Visible people number roughly six to twenty.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A procession of devotees descends a steep metal-railed staircase beside a rocky forest stream. Lead figure in front is a woman wearing a red-and-gold sari, a long orange-red garland and a white forehead band, holding the rail. Behind her, people in white dhotis and white kurtas carry large ornate umbrellas in orange, red, and maroon, some with gold and black patterns. Others wear red or maroon shawls over white clothing. Dense green foliage and boulders frame the water. Several participants carry bags. The scene resembles a ritual walk to a sacred water site.2014-12-17A group walks down a steep concrete staircase flanked by red metal railings through dense green forest with tall trees and hanging vines. In front, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a light beige umbrella over the group. Behind him, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl wears a large beaded garland and a white headband, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible, walking with a companion in red-orange cloth. Several other people in white and orange follow along the path beside a small stream.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 15 20142014-12-15