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Large group photograph on the stone steps of a riverside ghat, with many people in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas. Several men hold tall silver trishula staffs, and a silver-framed object stands behind the group. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair, a white bead mala and orange clothing raises one hand in greeting, flanked by seated devotees. Women in orange saris with yellow borders wear gold necklaces and bangles. Behind them, onlookers and bathers are visible on the steps. a person cues are present in the central figure's long hair, ceremonial bead garland and saffron clothing, shown in a group setting.

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February 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13 +1 copiesLarge group photo of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees posed on stone ghat steps beside a river. A central figure with long dark hair, a white beaded mala and ornate jewellery sits and raises one hand in greeting, a person I would describe as a person; the cues are long swept-back hair, a white and bead necklace and ceremonial adornment, but the appearance is not conclusive. Around him men and women in orange and saffron clothes hold silver trishula staffs and a silver-framed object, with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. A black speaker sits at right, and a flag is visible at the top. The group is posed in an outdoor river-bank setting.2013-02-13Outdoor group photo on riverside stone steps at a ghat, with a large crowd of saffron-clad sannyasis and devotees raising their hands. A central woman in orange robes, rudraksha and white bead malas sits on a silver throne-like seat, flanked by seated monks and women in orange saris with gold jewellery. Many hold silver trishula staffs and an orange flag with a symbol rises in the background. A black speaker sits at the right, and onlookers in white and pink stand on the steps behind.2013-02-13Large group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees gathered on the stone steps of a riverside ghat. A central figure seated on a silver-trimmed chair wears a saffron dhoti with a long white and beaded mala and ornate necklace, raising one hand in greeting. Many surrounding men have shaved heads, rudraksha malas and gold pendants, while women wear orange saris with green-and-gold borders and rudraksha necklaces. Several hold silver trishul staffs, and an orange flag is visible at upper right. Petals and offerings lie on the steps and water is at the lower edge.2013-02-13A large group of devotees in saffron-orange robes sits and stands on riverside ghat steps in Varanasi, many raising their arms and smiling. Several hold tall silver trident staffs, and an orange flag is visible at left. Men with shaved heads and rudraksha malas stand beside women wearing orange saris, white beaded necklaces and gold ornaments. Behind them, onlookers and a man in a white dhoti watch from the steps, with a black speaker at lower right and a pink shopping bag at right. No individual is identifiable as a person from appearance cues in this image.2013-02-13A large group of saffron-robed devotees, most with raised arms, gathers on stone steps beside the Ganga at Varanasi. Tridents and staffs rise above the crowd, and a saffron flag flies at left. A central figure in an orange robe wears long rudraksha malas and a white-beaded necklace, smiling with arms raised, and a seated woman in a red-and-orange sari sits in front. Onlookers stand on the steps behind, and a black speaker sits at lower right.2013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13A large group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees sit on stone steps at a riverside ghat, many raising their hands in joy. Several wear rudraksha malas and gold pendant necklaces; some hold ceremonial staffs topped with silver and gold finials, and tridents are visible. Some women in orange saris press palms together in greeting. A person in a white garment and older bearded man stand at the top of the steps behind them, with more people seated on the stairs in the background.2013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13