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A photograph of an outdoor gathering on stone steps by a river, with a large crowd seated around a central figure. The central man wears a saffron-orange robe, has long dark hair, and sits cross-legged on a patterned cushion or seat with his hands resting in his lap. Behind him a man in white clothes and rudraksha beads holds a tall pole with a red, yellow and green striped ceremonial banner with tassels. Around them devotees sit closely on the steps, some in white, saffron, pink and light blue clothes; a woman in a sari sits near the left edge and others wear white shirts with beaded necklaces. Cardboard boxes and luggage are scattered on the steps. A central figure matches a person appearance cues (long hair, saffron robe) though identity is uncertain, and this matches the yatra context of the page. Approximately 40 people are visible.

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