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A festive boat procession on the Ganga river at Varanasi. A long-haired man in saffron-orange dhoti and a long rudraksha-style garland of white beads stands barefoot on a dark patterned mat, smiling with arms raised. Visible cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and a gold necklace; this is a probable Swamiji candidate in an appearance-based sense. Around him, people in orange and white stand on the boat holding ceremonial staffs. A saffron-clad bald priest stands at right with a white bead garland and a trident is held upright at right. Marigold petals are scattered on the mat. A red and green ceremonial umbrella and decorated pennant-like banners stand behind him. Other boats and people are visible on the river.

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