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A photograph of a forested path with a concrete staircase descending between red metal handrails, flanked by dense green trees and vines. Walking down the steps are several people: a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a beige umbrella, and a man in the foreground wears a red-and-saffron dhoti, a bare upper body with a gold-toned shawl, a long orange-and-white garland, and a dark head covering. Other figures in red and white dhotis follow behind. The setting suggests a pilgrimage approach near a waterfall or stream.

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December 17 20142014-12-17A 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 20142014-12-17A forested hillside path with a red metal railing and stone steps winds through dense green trees. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a red sash walks on the left, looking toward the railing. In the centre, a bare-chested figure with a white tilak on the forehead and a heavy gold necklace wears a rust-red and gold dhoti and walks beside a second man in white with a red-and-white shawl. Two ornate umbrellas with gold embroidery and red-orange ones are held above them by attendants, and a third robed man in red and white carries a rudraksha mala near the right edge. Their gait suggests a procession through the forest.2014-12-17A photograph taken from above a red-railed concrete staircase descending through dense green forest toward a rocky stream. At the bottom of the steps, a small group walks along the rocky bank, including a figure in white dhoti and shirt and a person in red and white garments wearing a red-and-orange garland, with other people in dark and light clothing behind. Beside them a large round decorated umbrella or canopy and yellow and orange items are visible near the water. Another figure in white stands further along the path among the trees and rocks.2014-12-17December 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.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A 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.2014-12-17