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A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees descends a narrow stone staircase in an old Varanasi lane, flanked by weathered red and white buildings with carved red temple pillars on the left. In the centre, a figure in a green-and-red garland and saffron cloth walks near the front of the group, some holding long staffs and others carrying items. In the foreground, two men in white dhoti-style cloths with rudraksha malas walk down the steps, one wearing a saffron shawl and beads. A window with a corrugated awning and a small green door are visible. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance, so the figure is described only by role.

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