Photography notes
The strongest documentary stories are found along the walking route rather than only at the final temple gathering. Photograph tired feet, rain-soaked clothing, elderly pilgrims, families walking together, saffron flags against monsoon skies, roadside meals, medical care, night camps, devotional singing and the scale of moving dindis. Work slowly and respectfully; avoid treating vulnerable pilgrims as spectacle. A 24–70mm lens is useful for environmental storytelling, while a 70–200mm lens helps isolate expressions within dense processions.