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Photograph of a group ascending a steep stone staircase on a hillside with a long valley and forested mountains behind them under a cloudy sky. In the centre a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange dhoti-style lower garment, a leopard-print sleeveless top and layered orange-red beaded necklaces, and walks ahead of the group. Around him devotees in orange shawls and saffron-coloured scarves climb the steps; a woman in white and a woman in a striped top are visible, and a man in a wide-brimmed hat and black shirt follows. A slate-roofed building, a metal railing and a tree stand at the right edge, with a small town in the valley below.

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A group of people climbs a stone staircase on a hillside above a green valley with forested mountains and a small town in the distance. A man in the foreground wears a leopard-print top, orange lower wrap, a long mala of orange beads and a gold necklace, with long dark hair swept back; he appears to be a person candidate by these cues. Around him, devotees in white and orange shawls and a woman in a white top and sunhat follow. A small tiled-roof shelter and a wire fence line the path, with trees and shrubs on the right.2012-07-30A group of devotees climbs a stone staircase up a forested hillside with a hazy valley and distant mountains behind. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and an ornate gold necklace over a brown patterned shawl, leading the walk. Around him, many people in orange and red scarves, white and pastel clothes, and some wide-brimmed hats follow up the steps. A white metal railing lines the path, and blue-roofed buildings sit on the slope to the right. The scene suggests a pilgrimage or temple climb, with the figure in the centre showing distinctive long hair, gold necklace and saffron clothing; appearance alone is insufficient to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role as a leader of the group.2012-07-30A group of about thirty visitors climbs a stone staircase with white metal railings through green hillside forest toward a hilltop viewpoint. In the foreground a woman with dark hair in a long orange sari with a gold-toned bodice and beaded necklaces leads the group, and many participants wear orange or red shawls and scarves. Some carry backpacks, cameras and water bottles, and a few wear wide-brimmed hats. Hazy hills and a town in the valley stretch behind, with a blue-roofed open pavilion at the upper right.2012-07-30A photograph of a stone stairway climbing a hillside above a green valley with a small town and terraced fields in the distance. A line of visitors ascends the steps; many wear orange or saffron scarves. In the centre, a tall figure with long dark hair wears an orange wrap, an ornate beaded necklace and a leopard-print garment, walking barefoot. Beside the stairs are wooden and concrete posts, a white metal railing, a slate-roofed shelter and a tree with broad leaves. Several other people in light and dark clothing follow behind.2012-07-30July 30 20122012-07-30A photograph taken from a hillside stone stairway overlooking a green valley with terraced fields, scattered village houses and forested mountains under cloud. A group of about a dozen people descends or pauses on the steps: a man in a white dhoti with an orange-edged shawl and black backpack holds the white metal railing; a long-haired figure wearing a leopard-print and orange wrap stands at the center with bare shoulders; a man in a light blue shirt with an orange shawl and backpack looks down the steps; several visitors in orange shawls, including a woman in blue trousers and a woman in a white top, stand behind. The orange shawls mark the group as ashram participants on a walking outing.2012-07-30A photograph of a hillside stone staircase with a white metal railing, rising past green trees toward a hilltop with blue-roofed sheds and a corrugated roof, with misty green mountains behind. A tall man with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a leopard-print sash, a layered beaded necklace and gold ornaments, walks down the steps with one hand on the railing. Behind him, a group of devotees follows: a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl, a woman in orange shawl and white garment, another woman in a flowered dress, and others carrying bags. Swamiji (probable) appears in the in-person figure with long hair, ornate necklaces and saffron robes.2012-07-30July 30 20122012-07-30July 30 20122012-07-30Outdoor photo of a group climbing a long stone staircase up a green hillside with a wide valley and distant hills behind. In the foreground a man with long dark hair wears a leopard-print blouse, multiple beaded necklaces and an orange wrap, and walks upward. Beside him a young man in white dhoti with orange shawl carries a black backpack and an orange umbrella. Behind them women in teal, orange scarves and white sun hats follow in a line, with a blue-roofed building on a ridge in the distance.2012-07-30July 30 20122012-07-30A group of devotees climbs a long stone staircase on a forested hillside, with a hazy valley and town visible below. In the foreground a figure in an orange dhoti and leopard-print shawl wears a long orange-beaded necklace, gold ornaments and a red forehead mark, and walks ahead of the group with a hand on a white railing. Many followers wear orange scarves over white or patterned clothing, and a woman in a striped top and older women in white walk behind. Trees and a small pavilion appear at the right edge.2012-07-30