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Night photo of a group of saffron and orange-robed sadhus and priests leaving a stone gateway decorated with string lights. Above the arch, a sign reads Sri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust Karyalaya. Red and orange light strands drape across the street and walls. Several men wear rudraksha and beaded malas and ceremonial necklaces; one wears a red robe and turban-like headwear. Festive lighting and a bicycle are visible on the street. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so the group is described by role.

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