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Photograph of a group descending a stone ghat staircase in front of a white temple with pink-trimmed balconies and a signboard reading Guru Sanvaas Mandir. In the centre, a figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold-bordered hem wears a long dark-haired wig-like hairstyle, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold-bead necklace, and gestures with both hands. Beside them, a woman in a white sari, a man in a white kurta with a white mundu, and a shaven-headed man in a white dhoti with an orange sash and a leopard-print cloth over his shoulder carry a satchel and a folded orange umbrella. A young boy in a red shirt holds a bowl on the left, a dog walks on the steps, and onlookers stand in the background.

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Outdoors on a stone ghat staircase beside a white marble temple with pink-trimmed balconies and domed spires. A sign on the facade reads Guru Ravidas Mandir. A central figure in an orange saffron robe with gold-bordered hem wears a long orange-and-gold garland and a white forehead marking, with long dark hair swept back. On his left, a man in white kurta and a woman in a white sari walk down the steps. On his right, a bald man in white dhoti and kurta carries a shoulder bag and a leopard-print shawl over an orange stole. A young boy in a red shirt holds a steel bowl beside a dog on the steps, and a man in a checked orange-and-white wrap stands at the right edge. Bare trees and clear blue sky fill the background.A photograph of a group descending a broad stone ghat staircase toward the riverfront in Varanasi, with a white multi-tiered temple behind them bearing a signboard reading Guru Sanvas Mandir. In the centre, a tall man with long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead wears a saffron-orange dhoti and a matching orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a gold necklace; he is the most prominent figure. To his right, a woman in a white sari, then a bald man in white dhoti and white kurta with an orange cloth and a small bag over his shoulder, carrying a bundle of sticks. Further right, a man in white kurta pyjama and two men in green and orange-checked lungi with orange cloths walk down the steps. A tree and a thatched shade stand at the right edge, and a few distant figures appear near the temple entrance on the left, with a man in a white kurta at the left edge. Six to eight people are visible.A photograph of a group descending stone ghat steps beside a white temple with blue-trimmed towers and a sign reading guru ravidas mandir. In the centre, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-toned ornamental necklace and a white tilak on the forehead lifts one hand to the mouth. Beside him, a bald man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl and a leopard-print cloth carries a bag over one shoulder. Behind them, a man in white kurta and pale trousers walks, and a boy in a red shirt stands at left holding a metal bowl. A stray dog is on the steps at left, and a man in a green-and-olive shirt and another in a checked lungi and orange shawl are at right.A photograph of a group descending a stone ghat staircase in front of a white temple with pink-trimmed balconies and a sign reading Guru Ravidas Mandir. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, and walks with a second figure in orange-red clothing. Beside them an older man in white and a woman in a white sari with red border walk down the steps. A man in white holds a bag and an orange flag, and another man in white stands to the right. A young boy in a red shirt stands at the left edge, and a man in a checked lungi stands at the right. Bare trees and a blue sky frame the scene.Outdoor photograph on riverside steps in front of a white temple with tall domed towers and a blue sign reading Guru Ravidas Mandir. In the centre, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered orange dhoti, a white tilak on his forehead and a multi-strand beaded necklace walks forward, looking down. To his left, a bald man in white kurta holds a shawl; a man in white kurta stands behind. On the right, a bald man in white kurta wears an orange scarf and a leopard-print shawl over a shoulder bag. On the left edge, a boy in a maroon shirt holds a small metal bowl. The sky is clear blue with a tree at the right edge.A photograph of people on wide stone ghat steps in front of a white temple with a pink and white facade and a sign reading Guru Ravidas Mandir. A central figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace stands on the steps, one hand raised to the side of the head, facing a bald man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange bag and a patterned shawl. Other men stand nearby: one in a white kurta and white dhoti holding an orange cloth, one in an orange vest and white shirt, and one in an olive shirt and trousers. Bare trees and a pale blue sky fill the background. The central figure's appearance shows some cues such as the saffron clothing and mala, but the identity is uncertain, so no identification is made.A photograph of a riverside ghat in Varanasi with a broad stone staircase leading down to the water. A white temple with pink-trimmed balconies and twin towers stands on the left, with a signboard reading Shri Shiv Ghat Mandir above its entrance. Several people walk on the steps: a woman in an orange sari at the centre, two men in white dhoti and kurta, another woman in white, a man in a dark shirt on the far left, and a small child in a red top at right. A large green tree shades the right side, a white dog sits near the steps, and a yellow umbrella stands beside a stone structure with red and white painted walls. The scene is set under a clear blue sky.Outdoor photograph of a riverside ghat with broad stone steps in the foreground. A white multi-tiered temple with a spire and pink-trimmed balconies stands at left, bearing a blue banner sign. A large dark leafy tree spreads at right beside a small shrine. On the steps, a figure in an orange-saffron robe stands centrally among several people in white dhotis and white clothing, with others in lighter attire nearby. A white dog rests at right beside a red-and-white wall with a yellow canopy. Clear blue sky overhead.Outdoor photo on stone ghat steps beside a river under a clear blue sky. A central man wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a thick gold-toned beaded necklace, a white tilak on his forehead, and long dark wavy hair; he stands with hands together at his chest. Behind and beside him, men in white kurtas and orange shawls walk and stand; one bald man carries a bundle wrapped in orange cloth and a leopard-print shawl over his shoulder. A white multi-tower temple-like building with pink and white balconies rises behind, with a small blue signboard and a hanging wire overhead. Small figures descend the steps at left.A photograph of a group standing on wide stone ghat steps beside a river in Varanasi. A woman in long black hair and an orange-saffron garment with an orange shawl and rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands centre-stage, gesturing with one hand raised. Around her, several people in white kurtas and white dhotis, one in a white sari, and a man in a khaki shirt stand on the steps. A woman in a blue-and-white checked lungi-style wrap stands at lower right, and a white goat is tethered near a shrine at right. Behind them rises a white building with pink and blue trim, a large dark-leaved tree, and a painted sign reading Ganga Mandir style text on the wall. A few seated figures in orange cloth sit near the left edge.Outdoor photo on stone ghat steps beneath a clear blue sky, with a white temple of several domed spires and arched towers behind. In the centre, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange dhoti and wrap with a wide gold border wears a gold-bead necklace and a white tilak on his forehead, walking forward and smiling. a person cues: long swept hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace. To his left, a bald man in cream kurta and a woman in a red and white sari walk beside him. On the right, a shaven-headed man in white kurta with an orange shawl carries a leopard-print shawl and a canvas shoulder bag. Another man in white kurta stands behind, and a pink building with a bicycle and a utility pole sits at the left edge. +1 copiesOutdoors on a stone ghat staircase beside a white temple with bell-shaped spires under a clear blue sky. A central figure wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold-edged drape, a tilak mark on the forehead, and a beaded mala necklace, and holds one arm raised. Around him, men in white kurtas with orange shawls stand close; one holds a phone up, another carries a leopard-print shawl and orange bags. A man in a grey shirt walks down the steps at left, and a pink building stands at the left edge. a person appearance cues include the swept-back long hair and saffron robe, though the identity is uncertain.