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A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis descends a narrow stone staircase in a Varanasi lane beside a red carved temple wall. A central figure with long dark hair wears a marigold and orange garland, a black cloth and a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident-like staff. Several monks carry tall trident staffs and a decorated saffron standard, while others wear orange cloth with rudraksha malas and carry small bags. Behind them, white-clad men and more saffron-robed devotees climb the steps, with a red and blue striped pillar visible above. The scene suggests a Kashi temple visit in Varanasi.

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