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A procession of devotees descends a steep metal-railed staircase beside a rocky forest stream. Lead figure in front is a woman wearing a red-and-gold sari, a long orange-red garland and a white forehead band, holding the rail. Behind her, people in white dhotis and white kurtas carry large ornate umbrellas in orange, red, and maroon, some with gold and black patterns. Others wear red or maroon shawls over white clothing. Dense green foliage and boulders frame the water. Several participants carry bags. The scene resembles a ritual walk to a sacred water site.

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