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A night photograph of a narrow market lane in Varanasi with shuttered shopfronts on both sides. Two monks in ochre-maroon robes with bare shoulders and golden shawls walk away from the camera, the bald head of the nearer monk visible. Ahead, a dim orange-lit shop displays items on shelves. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and red-checked shawl carries a cardboard box holding orange cloth. Overhead hang a dark tarpaulin and an orange cloth strip. Signs above include Punjab National Bank and a notice about security and legal action in the red zone. Two or three people are visible in the lane.

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A photograph taken from behind of several shaved-headed men in maroon and rust-red dhoti-style robes with gold borders walking single file through a narrow, dim Varanasi market lane. The nearest figures wear gold-bordered saffron shawls draped over one shoulder, copper-toned arm bands and beaded necklaces. Metal roll-down shutters line the left side, while a lit shop on the right displays bottles and small goods. Overhead, tarpaulin and cloth awnings hang between shop fronts, and plastic chairs sit at the right edge. A man in white at the left edge holds a cloth bundle. Nearby signage includes Punjab National Bank and security notices. The scene is a street procession through a crowded commercial area.2015-05-05May 05 20152015-05-05May 05 20152015-05-05A night street scene in a narrow Varanasi lane lined with closed metal shutters, a tin awning and hanging wires. Uniformed police officers in khaki stand behind a group of devotees walking together. In the centre, a bald man in an orange-red saffron garment with a gold border and a heavy gold-beaded necklace gestures with his right hand. Beside him a figure in white dhoti and shawl wears a gold chain and a yellow tilak. On the right a shaved-headed man in saffron carries a brass tray of offerings. A woman in a maroon sari walks in front, and a blue-and-white striped shirt stands out in the background. The image is a photograph of an outdoor procession near a temple area.2015-10-24October 24 20152015-10-24April 05 20142014-04-05Night street scene in a busy Indian market town with wet pavement reflecting shop lights. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes and a gold-coloured neck ornament walks forward, carrying papers. Behind him several saffron-robed men with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces walk in a group, while men in white shirts and dhotis follow among onlookers. A red-and-white circular No Entry sign and a yellow VIP Parking sign stand beside a barrier on the left. Shop fronts behind them include a jewellery store with a red banner reading ruby and a glass display with a woman's portrait.2012-05-07Night photograph of devotees walking through a narrow, crowded lane in Varanasi lit by shop lights and signs. In the foreground a man in white kurta with red-and-black patterned shawl and a lanyard walks beside a woman in white outfit with a red-and-black shawl, glasses and a red bindi. Behind them a group of people in white clothing and red shawls moves along the street. A uniformed police officer in khaki stands at left, and a man in a blue shirt is at right. Shop shutters, a Coca-Cola sign and a ceiling fan are visible overhead.2015-05-08July 10 20162016-07-10May 07 20122012-05-07A photograph of a dim temple corridor with a crowd moving toward a brightly lit inner sanctum where deity murti are visible. In the centre, a man in orange saffron robes with a long gold-and-rudraksha necklace, a pale forehead mark and long dark hair walks forward holding hands with an elderly bare-chested man in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala. Around them, a bald monk in orange, a man in white shirt with a dark rudraksha mala, uniformed police officers in khaki and devotees in white dhotis and orange cloth fill the passage. The presentation cues are consistent with a person, though the face is not visible enough to be certain. A dark signboard with Tamil text hangs on the right wall.2012-05-20March 28 20182018-03-28