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Outdoor riverside ghat scene at Varanasi with a crowd of devotees standing and crouching on stone steps above the water. A seated woman in orange robes holds a brass plate with a flame and offerings and a trident-like staff stands beside her. Behind her a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man with a shawl is propped on the steps, with another portrait labelled in the frame area. Several people in white ritual clothes press palms together in prayer, while others in jackets and shawls photograph the scene. Marigold flowers float on the dark water in the foreground and small brass vessels sit on the step.

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Outdoor photo of a riverside ghat with stone steps at dawn-like light. A crowd of devotees stands and sits along the steps, many with palms pressed together in prayer, some in white dhotis and shawls, others in warm jackets and maroon wraps. In the foreground a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair sits cross-legged at the water's edge, holding a small ritual vessel, with brass plates, cups and a trident-shaped object set before them. Beside them a framed photograph shows a saffron-robed figure before a temple facade. Orange flower petals float on the water. A seated man in a blue jacket bends to the water. Ritual puja at a river ghat.Outdoor riverside ritual at a ghat on the Ganges in Varanasi. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair kneels on the stone steps at the water's edge, offering flowers and brass vessels and a small plate near the water. Beside them stands a framed portrait showing a robed figure with orange garland. Around them, about two dozen devotees and visitors in white and orange garments, maroon shawls, jackets and winter wraps stand and kneel, some with hands folded. A man in a blue jacket photographs the scene, and a trident is held by a person in a grey jacket. Marigold petals float on the water.Outdoor ghat ceremony at the water's edge on a cool morning. A woman in orange robes sits on the stone steps holding a flaming brass lamp in one hand and a small vessel in the other, with a trident planted beside her. Beside her, a framed photograph shows a robed man with an orange shawl. Around them, a crowd in white dhotis, white kurtas, shawls and knit caps kneels and stands with palms pressed together. Orange marigold petals float on the river, and brass pots sit on the steps.A photograph of a riverside ghat at dawn where a crowd of devotees stands and kneels at the water's edge. In the foreground a woman in an orange-saffron robe kneels on the stone steps, holding a brass vessel over the water, with a framed photo propped beside her showing a man in orange robes in front of a temple. A standing man in a dark jacket grips a tall silver trident. Nearby, men in white dhotis and white shirts sit on the steps, one holding a silver puja plate and a small oil lamp, and others have their hands pressed together in prayer. A man in a white shirt with a camera crouches at left. Floating marigold-like offerings drift on the water surface.Outdoor ghat ceremony at the water's edge in Varanasi, with a woman in orange robes seated cross-legged on the stone steps, hands pressed in namaste, holding a framed photograph of a saffron-robed man with a shaved head. Around her, men in white dhotis and a white kurta carry a silver tray with a small lamp and a brass kalasha-style vessel, and a brass trident stands upright beside her. Small oil lamps flicker on the wet steps by the river. Onlookers in shawls and jackets watch from the steps above, several with hands folded in prayer, and a young man in a maroon shawl and jeans stands at right. The scene suggests a river puja or aarti on the Ganga.Outdoor photo at a riverside ghat, with a crowd of devotees standing and kneeling on stone steps above dark water. In the foreground, a woman in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair kneels at the water's edge, dipping a metal vessel into the river, with a brass aarti or puja plate and a small floating offering of flowers nearby. Beside her, a framed photograph of a bearded man in orange and white is set on the steps. Behind them, men in white dhotis and maroon-trimmed shawls, a man in a dark sweater and a red woollen wrap, a grey-haired woman in a white shawl, and women in saffron and green saris stand with palms joined in prayer, while a man on the left takes a photograph. A man in white kurta with a lanyard holds a silver puja vessel. Ceremonial river worship at dawn, with several visible people in prayer.Outdoor photograph at a riverside ghat, with dark water in the foreground. A woman with long dark hair in orange robes kneels at the water's edge, holding a small brass or silver dish with a lit flame, with marigold petals floating on the water. Brass lamps and small vessels sit on the stone steps beside her. Behind her a framed printed photograph on an easel shows a figure in orange robes. Around her, a crowd of about twenty people in white ritual clothes, red-and-white neck cords, knit caps and warm jackets sit and stand on the steps, some with cameras. A man in a white shirt holds a trident. The scene suggests a ganga aarti offering at the ghat.A riverside ghat at dawn where a crowd stands on stone steps above water. In the centre, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at the water's edge with palms pressed together, beside a brass trident (trishul) and a brass vessel. In front of this figure a framed photograph on a stand shows a bearded man with long hair in orange robes. Around them devotees in white ritual clothes, a man in a white shirt holding a small brass plate, a woman with a white shawl and red garland, and a man in a maroon shawl stand with hands folded. A man crouches at the left taking photographs. Their reflections ripple on the river.Outdoor riverside ritual at a ghat stone staircase with water in the foreground. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged on the steps with palms pressed together in prayer, long dark hair falling loose. In front of them a brass vessel and a lit oil lamp sit on the wet stone, and a tall trident-topped standard stands nearby. Beside them a framed photograph of a temple and a figure in white stands on an easel, lit by a bright flame. Around them devotees in white dhotis, saffron and maroon shawls, and dark sweaters stand and sit, many with hands folded in prayer, some holding a silver plate. A man in a white kurta and dhoti holds a brass tray, and a woman in a dark top kneels with palms joined. A bald man in an orange wrap sits on the right. Dusk light and water reflections.A riverside ghat ceremony at the water's edge, with marigold petals floating on the river. A woman in orange robes sits on the steps with bare feet in the water, her hands held out over brass vessels and a flame, while a man in white ritual dress with a maroon-striped sash kneels beside her, pouring from a vessel. A framed photograph sits on the steps near the offerings. Behind them, a large crowd of devotees in white, maroon, brown and grey shawls and knitted caps stands and kneels, many with palms pressed together in namaskar, while others take photographs. Shallow brass trays, a pitcher and a small metal stand with offerings lie on the stone steps.A riverside ghat scene at dawn with a crowd of devotees standing and kneeling on stone steps above dark water. In the centre, a woman in a long orange robe sits cross-legged with hands folded in namaskar, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" beside her on the step. Nearby, men in white kurtas and white dhotis kneel with brass vessels, and one holds a long ceremonial staff. Marigold petals float on the water, and a brass pot drifts in the river. Many onlookers wear woollen shawls, caps and maroon scarves, several with hands pressed together in prayer and some taking photographs. A brass lamp and small offerings sit on the steps.Outdoor photo at a riverside ghat in Varanasi at dawn, with a crowd of devotees standing on stone steps above flowing water. A woman in an orange saffron sari kneels at the water's edge holding a silver plate with offerings, beside small brass lamps and scattered orange flower petals. Nearby, a framed portrait of a man in orange robes is propped on the steps, labelled with no legible caption. Men and women in white dhotis and white kurtas stand with hands folded in prayer, and a man in a maroon shawl and dark jacket stands to the right. Onlookers in winter jackets, shawls and head coverings watch and some photograph the scene.