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A riverside ghat on the Ganges in Varanasi, with muddy steps and wet sand in the foreground. A woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala and a white-and-blue object in her hands kneels at the water's edge, scattering marigold petals and flowers into the river near a wooden boat. Nearby, a bald man in white with orange-tinted shawl and a sandalwood forehead mark stands among devotees in white kurtas and orange shawls. Women in red, green and pink saris and a small boy in a yellow shirt stand by the water, and a few people wade in the shallows. Scattered marigold petals and a steel pot lie on the sand.

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A riverside ghat scene in Varanasi with muddy shallow water in the foreground scattered with marigold petals and flower offerings. A person in an orange saffron robe with a long dark hair, white headband and beaded garland stands at the water's edge pouring from a small white container, while a line of men in white kurtas and orange shawls stand beside them. A barefoot man in a white dhoti and a woman in a red sari and a woman in a pink-and-white sari with a bundle stand nearby, and a boy in a light shirt stands in the water at left. Stone steps, a wooden boat and pastel buildings fill the background.A riverside ghat in Varanasi with people gathered on wet sand and stone steps by the water. In the center, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha-style mala and a white-banded forehead stands at the water's edge, pouring from a white bucket onto marigold petals and flower offerings floating and scattered on the wet ground. Beside her, men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls stand with hands folded, and a bald man in an orange shawl stands nearby. Behind them, a bare-chested man and women in red, pink and green saris gather near a wooden table with offerings, and a small boy in a pale shirt stands in the shallow water on the left. A wooden boat rests at the right edge of the frame.A riverside ghat scene on muddy steps beside the water, with marigold petals scattered on the wet sand. In the centre, a person in a flowing saffron/orange robe, with a white head covering and a garland of orange flowers, pours water from a white cup onto the ground near a small wooden boat. Around them, men in white kurtas and white dhotis, some with orange sashes and rudraksha-style necklaces, stand close by. Nearby, a bare-chested man wrapped in a white cloth and a woman in a red sari stand near a small table with offerings, and a woman in a pink sari and a child in a white shirt stand further back. Pink and red buildings and a boat line the background.A photo of a riverside ghat where a person in an orange saffron garment and long dark hair, wearing a beaded necklace and a white forehead mark, pours water from a white bucket into a shallow muddy river edge. Around them, shaven-headed men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls stand watching, and marigold petals and flowers lie scattered on the wet steps beside a wooden boat. Behind, a boy in a pale shirt stands in the water, and a group of devotees in saffron, red and white sarees and bare-chested men with white cloths gather near a small wooden table with offerings. Stone steps and buildings line the background.Outdoor photograph on a muddy riverbank with stone steps behind. A woman in an orange sari with a white head band and a long beaded necklace pours water from a white cup into the river while standing at the water's edge. Around her, men in white dhotis and white kurtas wear orange shawls and sacred threads, one with white tilak marks on his forehead. Orange and yellow marigold petals and garlands lie scattered on the wet sand and water. A bearded man in a white shirt stands nearby with hands folded, and a small boy in a light shirt watches from the left. Other devotees in colourful saris and bare-chested men fill the background, with pink and white buildings and a wooden boat on the right.A riverside ghat scene at the edge of a muddy river bank, with marigold petals and flower heaps scattered on the wet ground. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari with a gold border and a white head covering offers something from a small white bowl, while a shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl stands beside her. Several men in white kurtas and orange shawls stand nearby. A shirtless man holds a white cloth at left, a child in a yellow shirt stands in the shallow water, and other devotees in colourful saris stand on the steps behind. A wooden boat lies in the foreground at right.A riverside ghat scene on muddy steps beside a river. In the foreground, a figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair leans over the water, reaching toward marigold petals and flowers floating on the surface, while a wooden boat's edge sits at the right. Around them, men in white kurta clothes and orange-red shawls stand with hands folded, and a bald man in white with an orange shawl and a bag strap watches. A woman in a red blouse and floral sari and other women in saris stand on the steps, and a young boy in a yellow shirt stands knee-deep in the water. Scattered marigolds, a small metal pot and a white bowl lie near the water's edge.Outdoor photo on a muddy riverbank with stone ghat steps behind. In the centre, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white tilak on the forehead stands near a wooden boat, holding a small white cup. Nearby, a man in white kurta and white dhoti stands on the sand, and several men in white kurtas with orange shawls stand around. Marigold petals and orange flowers are scattered on the sand, and a steel vessel sits on the ground. Bare-chested men in white loincloths and devotees in colourful saris stand near the water, and a few onlookers are nearby. The scene suggests ritual activity by the river.February 13 20132013-02-13Outdoor photo on the Ganga ghat at Varanasi with a crowd of devotees in saffron and orange robes, white dhotis and mala beads gathered on stone steps. A bald man in a white dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha mala stands at the water's edge, flanked by a woman in a white sari with an orange border holding her palms together, while a man in an orange-red cloth stands waist-deep in the river. A boat decorated with yellow marigold garlands sits behind them and more devotees stand along the bank in the background.2013-02-13Outdoor photo at a riverside ghat on the Ganges in Varanasi. In the foreground, two men in orange-red cloth stand waist-deep in the brown water, one bare-chested with a beaded necklace, while a third man in white dhoti and red waist cloth supports them from the water. Behind them, many people in white and saffron-orange robes stand on boats with garlanded wooden rails and along the steps. Marigold garlands hang from the boats. A blue boat with a painted name sits to the right, and a large painted hull edge is visible at the top right.2013-02-13June 02 20162016-06-02