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A photograph of a riverside gathering at the Triveni Sangam in Allahabad. A man in orange clothing sits cross-legged on the ground facing a seated crowd, with a head wrap visible on him. Many devotees in white and light-coloured clothes, including women in headscarves and head coverings, sit on the sandy bank in a dense group around him. Some sit close in front, while others fill the background.

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Outdoor photo at the Triveni Sangam confluence in Allahabad, with a large crowd of people seated on the sandy riverbank in the open. In the foreground, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits facing the group, apparently addressing them. Several people in white clothing sit nearby, and the background is filled with dense rows of onlookers under a hazy sky.2006-01-08January 08 20062006-01-08January 08 20062006-01-08January 08 20062006-01-08Outdoor photograph at the Triveni Sangam riverbank in Allahabad on a cold, overcast day. A person in a bright orange garment sits in the right foreground, facing a seated group, with one hand raised in explanation. Around them, women in blue, white and maroon shawls and saris sit on the sand, some with bags and bundles beside them. Behind them, a large crowd of people in warm winter jackets, scarves and caps stands and sits on a raised embankment under a pale sky. a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the speaker is described by role only.2006-01-08A crowd of people sits on a flat sandy riverbank under a pale hazy sky, many wearing white and red clothing. In the foreground, a group of women in saris and a few men sit close together, while others are seated further back near the water's edge. The scene appears to be a gathering at the Triveni Sangam, where devotees sit in a large congregation.2006-01-08A photograph of a large outdoor gathering at the Triveni Sangam riverbank in Allahabad, with a crowd of devotees seated on sand and mats in a dense group. Many wear white and cream clothing, with some women in white or blue saris and shawls, and a few in orange or saffron garments in the foreground. Several people hold their hands in anjali mudra, palms pressed together in a gesture of reverence. Behind the seated group, standing men in light shirts and white clothing stand among the crowd under a pale, hazy winter sky. The scene conveys a satsang or sitting with a spiritual teacher at the confluence, though no clearly identifiable teacher is visible in the frame.2006-01-08A photograph taken from a boat on a wide river at the Triveni Sangam, with a crowd of devotees seated closely together on a ferry or boat deck. In the foreground, several people wear white clothing and white head coverings, and some wear saffron-orange garments. A figure in the centre-front wears orange and holds a small object near the boat's edge. The water is grey-blue with distant riverbank structures and boats visible behind the crowd, under an overcast sky.2006-01-08January 08 20062006-01-08A photograph of a crowded riverbank at the Triveni Sangam confluence near Allahabad, with a large mass of people in white and light clothing gathered at the water's edge under a hazy winter sky. Many figures wear white and pale shawls and some appear to be seated or standing close together on the shore, with a wide expanse of water beyond them. Individual faces are too small to distinguish, and no particular person can be picked out as a person from this distance. The scene is a pilgrimage gathering on the sangam ghats.2006-01-08A wide outdoor photograph of a crowd seated on sandy riverbank steps at a river confluence under a pale hazy sky. Many people wear white, pink and red clothing and white head coverings, sitting close together facing the water. Some wear white shawls over their heads. A distant boat and open water are visible along the shoreline.2006-01-08January 08 20062006-01-08