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A photograph of a group descending a concrete staircase with red metal handrails through dense green forest. In the foreground, a figure in an orange-red draped garment with a yellow-orange tulle or cloth edge and a long gold-and-beaded ceremonial necklace walks beside a person in white shirt and white dhoti with a red waist cloth. Two others in red and maroon clothing follow behind, one holding a light beige umbrella overhead. Trees, vines and a small waterfall are visible in the background.

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A 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 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.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.2014-12-17A 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.2014-12-17December 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 20142014-12-17Outdoor photo on a red-railed wooden staircase climbing through dense green forest beside large dark rock faces. A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-toned sash and a long pink flower garland waves with his right hand toward the camera, smiling. A gold-toned pendant necklace and a dark rudraksha-style mala are visible. Behind him, a red and yellow ceremonial umbrella is held over a procession of attendants: one in a white dhoti with an orange shawl, one in white with a yellow border, and one in orange robes, with a man in an orange cap at the rear. Several people are visible, moving up the steps as part of a procession.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17