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Outdoor photo on the sandy bank of a river at the Triveni Sangam in Allahabad, hazy morning light. A seated group of devotees, many in white shawls and head coverings, sits in rows facing right. On the right, a man in an orange hooded top and orange dhoti sits with hands raised in a gesture of worship, holding a short staff-like object, with a brass puja set before him: three brass kalashas, a small silver bell, a bowl of orange marigold petals and a small metal idol. Standing figures in the background wear white and saffron. This appears to be a puja at the riverbank.

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January 08 20062006-01-08Outdoor photo at the Triveni Sangam riverbank in Allahabad under hazy pale sky. A figure with long dark hair wears a bright orange top and orange wrap, seated on a concrete ghat step and gesturing while speaking to a seated group. Around the figure, devotees sit in rows wearing white shawls, blue and white saris, and light clothing, some with heads covered. Brass kalashas, a brass bell, a small bowl of orange marigold petals and a brass lamp sit on the step in front. Calm river water lies to the left and boats are visible at the edge. Other onlookers stand in the background, and a seated person in white at the right edge holds a small object.2006-01-08Outdoor photo at the Triveni Sangam riverbank on hazy daylight, with a crowd seated on a low concrete embankment facing the water. A man in an orange hooded top and saffron-coloured dhoti sits at right, facing the group, holding a small object in his hands, with a rudraksha-style mala visible. Several seated devotees wear white shawls, a blue shawl and a green headscarf, while others wear white and grey. Brass pots, a brass plate with marigold flowers, a small bell and an oil lamp are arranged on the ground in front. Scattered people stand further back on the sand, with boats and the river beyond.2006-01-08Outdoor photo at the Triveni Sangam riverbank, with a hazy pale sky and water behind. A man with long dark hair in an orange hooded sweatshirt and saffron-orange dhoti sits cross-legged on a raised stone ledge, hands raised in a teaching gesture, facing a seated circle of devotees. Around him sit people in white shawls and white kurtas, a woman in a teal-blue shawl, a woman in a cream and gold sari, and a man in a dark blue jacket. Brass pots and a brass bowl holding marigold petals, a small silver bell and a metal lamp are arranged on the ledge as puja items. Several standing onlookers are visible in the background along the shore.2006-01-08January 08 20062006-01-08January 08 20062006-01-08January 08 20062006-01-08Outdoor photo at a riverbank ghat. A figure seated on a black bag at right wears an orange robe and orange shawl, with long dark hair, and gestures with raised hands while speaking to the group. Nearby lie brass pooja vessels, a small brass lamp and offerings with red cloth. Many onlookers wear white shawls, orange wraps, knit caps and winter jackets. A videographer with a camera stands at left. Swamiji (probable) appears as the orange-robed teacher seated centre-right, identified by orange clothing, long hair and his teaching role.2006-01-08January 08 20062006-01-08Outdoor photo on a riverbank steps at Triveni Sangam. A figure in a bright orange hooded top and orange lower garment sits cross-legged on a concrete ledge at right, with brass pots and small plates of offerings in front, appearing to perform a puja. Beside them a group of seated devotees wrapped in white, beige and blue shawls and blankets listen. Behind, many standing onlookers, some holding cameras, fill the shore, and a red-and-white wooden boat is moored at left while a boy wades in the water near white plastic bags. Hazy winter light over the river.2006-01-08Outdoor photo at a river ghat. A person with long dark hair wearing a bright orange robe and orange lower garment kneels on the stone steps, pouring water from a brass vessel into the river. Brass pots, a brass plate and small bowls sit on the steps beside them. Behind, a crowd stands and kneels in white kurtas, orange and red shawls, headwraps and blue and beige scarves; a man in white kneels at right holding a small object. A red boat is at left and a man in dark jacket and shorts stands in the shallows. The scene suggests a ritual offering at the river.2006-01-08January 08 20062006-01-08