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A street scene on a dirt ground beside a stone retaining wall and a short flight of concrete steps under trees. Two saffron-robed sannyasis in orange cloth walk on the steps, with several men in white shirts and dhotis and other people behind them on the upper level. In the foreground an elderly woman in a dark blue sari with a maroon blouse stands beside a roadside stall of snacks, sweets, dried nuts and fruit set out in small bowls, jars and plastic containers, with a striped cloth spread out. Parked at right is a red motorbike loaded with coconuts and a woven basket.

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A dirt path beside a low stone wall with steps, under shade trees. In the foreground a woman in a dark blue sari stands beside a roadside stall laden with brass trays of colourful offerings, flower heaps, fruit, and jars of grains and sweets. Several saffron-robed young men walk barefoot along the path, including two in front wearing orange wraps, one with a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind them a white-clad man and other figures descend the steps, and a white vehicle stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a pada-yatra procession route.2009-01-29A dirt path under a large shady tree beside a rough stone retaining wall. Several people walk through the scene: two men in saffron-orange robes, one in a deep orange wrap and the other in a lighter orange-saffron robe, lead a group, while men in white dhotis and white shirts follow behind. A vendor woman sits beside a cart stacked with plastic bottles, bags, buckets and bundles, with a small pile of flowers and garlands on a tarpaulin. Two parked motorbikes and a scooter sit to the left, and a small cart with a canopy appears in the background. Steps lead down at the lower edge of the frame.2009-01-29A photograph of a group walking along a stone path beside a steep dark rock face with green trees and shrubs above. Several men in saffron-orange robes lead the group, including a figure in orange at the centre with long dark hair; a man in white dhoti and shirt walks among them, and others in white and light-coloured clothes follow behind. A saffron flag or banner is visible on the left near the trees, and a blue tarp with plastic bottles and containers sits on the right. Visible people number about ten. a person identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the figures are described by role and clothing only.2009-01-29Outdoor scene on a hillside road with trees and a utility pole. In the centre, a group of about six sannyasis in orange and maroon robes walk toward the camera; the front figures carry long staffs and one wears a garland of orange flowers. Behind them more orange-clad figures follow up the slope. In the foreground, a steel tray of fruit and leaves sits on a white bucket, with leaf plates of offerings on the ground beside it. At the right, a woman in a red shawl with floral embroidery is seen from behind. At left, a smoking brazier or incense setup sits near a red-draped cart, and a white-clad person stands beside it.2014-01-13A procession of saffron-robed monks walks up a paved road through a wooded hillside. In the centre, a man in a deep orange robe wears a large marigold garland and carries a long staff, flanked by other monks in orange and red shawls, one holding a tall staff. On the left, smoke rises from a small roadside shrine beneath a tin awning beside a red-draped cart with flower offerings. In the foreground, leaf plates hold fruit and red flowers beside a bucket, and a woman in a red patterned shawl stands at the right edge. Several more orange-clad figures follow farther back along the road.2014-01-13Outdoor scene on a paved rural road beneath trees. In the foreground a woman in a deep red shawl with white block-print patterns sits on a black mat beside brass trays of fruit, green leaves, and flowers with a white bucket. Further back, a covered wooden cart with a red cloth canopy stands by a roadside shelter, with smoke rising nearby. Several people in orange and saffron robes walk up the road toward the cart, with a few others in dark clothing behind them. Hills and dense greenery fill the background.2014-01-13Outdoor photograph of a procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walking up a paved mountain road past wooded hillside. The central figure wears a yellow-orange marigold garland and orange robes and carries a tall staff topped with an ornament; he stands among several other orange-clad monks, some holding staffs. In the foreground at right, a woman in a red and pink patterned shawl faces the procession. On the left, a steel tray with leaf plates holds fruit and flower offerings, and a steel pot stands beside a second leaf-laden tray of red-pink petals and fruit. Smoke rises at left from a small roadside shelter.2014-01-13A photograph of a temple approach at a street-side shrine. On the left, a stall with plastic toys and small goods hangs under a blue tarpaulin, and a sign board lies on the pavement. In the centre, a group of about 15 people in white dhotis and orange shawls walks toward the temple steps, some with saffron-robed sannyasis in orange garments leading. A woman in a green sari stands near the steps. The temple's red and white striped plinth and green railing stand to the right, with a gopuram-style shrine beyond. Two motorcycles are parked at the right edge of the pavement.2009-01-29A photograph of a pilgrimage walk on a paved path beside a steep dark rock face with grass and trees above. In the centre, three young sannyasis in saffron-orange robes walk together, the middle one carrying a white cloth bundle. A man in white shirt and dhoti leads the group, and several men in white and khaki clothes follow behind. On the right a woman in a green sari stands near blue plastic sheets with white sacks, bottles and containers laid on the ground. Further back, more people in white mundus walk along the path.2009-01-29A road procession moves toward the camera on a concrete path beside a forested hillside. Five or six saffron-robed sadhus walk in a loose line, several holding tall staffs or tridents; the front figures wear orange shawls and garlands. Smoke rises from a fire at a covered roadside shelter with a red-draped cart. In the foreground, leaf plates hold fruit and offerings, and a woman in a red patterned shawl stands at right. a person's presence cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the walking figures are described by role only.2014-01-13A procession climbs a rocky, stone-stepped path lined with green shrubs and boulders. Many men in white kurtas and dhotis wear orange saffron shawls, and several carry umbrellas or fans. A figure in a deep orange robe with a white flower garland walks near the centre of the group, a plain photo taken from behind the crowd. Some men in front point toward the hill ahead, and the path winds upward between the rocks.2008-08-02A group of devotees in orange shawls descends a stone staircase outside a Himalayan temple complex, with a blue umbrella and yellow ribbons overhead. A man in a loose orange robe and white sneakers walks at the front, followed by others in orange shawls, one in white kurta, and a woman in white clothes. On the right, a shop stall displays brass pots and orange cloth, and a vendor in a blue vest works nearby. On the left, a blue-covered table holds small red offerings in trays, and a pink sign is visible. Trees and mountain slopes appear in the background.2008-07-02