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A large group of devotees walks down a steep metal staircase through dense green forest. Many wear white kurtas or white clothing with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders. A few women in white saris and one person in an orange top are visible. At the bottom, an ornate gold-and-red embroidered parasol with fringe is carried in a procession near people in red and orange scarves. Another crowd of white-clad people stands on a higher platform through the trees. No individual is clearly identifiable as a specific leader from appearance, so no a person candidate is claimed.

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December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A large crowd of devotees descends and climbs a red metal staircase through dense green forest beside a big tree trunk. Many wear saffron, orange and red shawls and dhotis, with white kurtas among the men. A decorated golden-brown ceremonial umbrella with fringe is held over a figure in the center, and a woven basket hung with pink and white flower garlands sits at lower left. Several people hold mobile phones, and a man in a blue checked shirt stands in the foreground.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A procession winds along a forest path lined with tall trees and green undergrowth, with a waterfall visible in the background. Several saffron and orange robed devotees walk in the foreground, some wearing rudraksha malas. A central figure in a deep red garment and a large floral garland walks beneath a golden umbrella held by an attendant, while others in white dhotis and orange shawls carry umbrellas and follow. Many more devotees in orange and white fill the path behind, with red and gold ceremonial umbrellas visible further back.2014-12-17A large crowd of devotees walks up a narrow metal staircase through dense green forest beside a rock face. Most wear white or cream kurtas and saffron-orange shawls, some with red and orange sashes. A man in a white shirt holds a small brass vessel near the front. Women in white and orange garments walk with raised hands and bags, and children in white and red follow behind. Tall trees and ferns surround the stairs.2014-12-17 +1 copiesDecember 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A 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.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A large outdoor procession moves along a stone path through forest, with thatched and tin-roofed shelters beside it. Many devotees wear white dhotis, saffron and red shawls, and rudraksha malas. Ornate red, orange and gold parasols are carried overhead. In the foreground, a man in white with a gold-toned trident (trishul) and a bronze horn stands among the crowd, and a man in orange holds a red-and-gold staff. Several men in white and red carry long poles and banners. Children and women in saffron and red sarees also appear. The scene suggests a ritual procession, with the page indicating a Rudrabhishekam event.2014-12-17