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A riverside ritual on the ghats at Haridwar beside flowing water. In the centre, a seated figure in a red and gold turban and a garland of orange flowers sits behind a small brass puja table with a silver stand and an ornate silver-trimmed platform. Men in saffron robes stand at the water's edge with arms folded, and a man in white kneels before the table. Behind them, a large crowd of devotees sits on stone steps, many in white, orange and red clothing. Tridents and brass staffs stand upright, and a yellow shrine and red cloth are visible on the upper steps. The scene resembles a river puja or aarti. A seated figure in a red turban and garland is a candidate, visible from his turban and garland, but his face and features cannot be confirmed at this scale.

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Riverside ghat scene at a holy river with stone steps packed with a large crowd of devotees, many women in saris and shawls, men in white kurtas. In the foreground, a line of men in saffron-orange robes and white dhotis stand on the steps, several holding offerings or ritual items. A decorated palanquin or ratha adorned with marigold garlands and flowers sits on the steps. At right, a raised platform holds a deity murti and ritual implements, with a man in white and a man in a blue shirt beside it. Tridents and ceremonial staffs are visible at right. A small floating offering lies on the water. A watermarked copyright line appears in the lower right corner, which is not included in the description.2014-03-20Outdoor riverside ritual at a ghat beside water, with a large crowd seated on the steps and terrace behind. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and white shirts stand on stone steps with palms joined in prayer. 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