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Outdoor boat scene on a river under a pale sky. A central seated man in saffron robes with long dark hair, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace holds a mala in both hands, sitting on a low wooden stool before a silver throne-like seat and a trident. Around him, a shaved-headed man in saffron with beads and a bell-shaped instrument, a standing youth in white dhoti and shawl, and several women in orange saris and gold jewellery sit on the boat. A large multicoloured umbrella with tassels and an emblem stands at right, and marigold garlands lie on the boat's edge. A woman in white and orange sits at front with arms folded.

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A photograph on a boat on the Ganga at Varanasi. A central man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a long rudraksha mala, stands on a patterned blue carpet raising one arm beneath a multicoloured parasol. Around him, saffron-clad devotees, many women in orange and white saris with rudraksha malas, raise their hands and smile. Silver ceremonial staffs and tridents, orange flags and marigold petals surround the group. A man in a white shirt stands behind, and a camera operator films in the lower right.2013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13Outdoor river procession on a decorated boat on the Ganga at Varanasi. A central figure sits on an ornate throne-like seat with a zebra-striped cushion, wearing orange robes, a long white and orange bead necklace, and a red-and-white forehead mark; long dark hair falls to the shoulders, and the figure is barefoot and smiling. Behind is a multicoloured umbrella with floral motifs and fringe, and gilded kalasha-style staffs and a trident stand beside. Around are saffron-robed sadhus and white-clad attendants holding ceremonial staffs, and a bare-chested man with mala beads. Rose petals lie on the platform and a small tray of petals sits in front. Crowds of devotees line the boat and the riverbank in the hazy background. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with long swept-back hair, orange clothing and white-and-orange bead garlands, while the attendants and devotees around him are in saffron and white.2013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on a silver-decorated palanquin-style seat draped with a tiger-striped cloth, at an outdoor riverside setting with a crowd and boats behind. The seated figure wears a long wavy-haired appearance, a thick white-and-orange bead mala across the chest, a gold necklace, and orange armbands; he holds a rope attached to the seat. Attendants around him wear white dhotis and saffron cloths, and several hold ceremonial umbrellas with red and orange fringe and a trident-topped staff. Marigold petals are scattered on the seat and ground. Around 20 people are visible.2013-02-13 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13