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A large group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees stands and sits on stone steps by a river ghat, raising their arms joyfully and smiling. Many wear orange and saffron cloth, rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces; several carry white ceremonial staffs topped with trident-like finials and a silver kalasha-shaped ornament. A large silver peetha or palanquin-style object sits in the centre. Behind them, a red and orange umbrella shades the group and onlookers in white and colourful clothing watch from the steps. A black speaker sits at the right edge.

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February 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13A large group of saffron-robed devotees, most with raised arms, gathers on stone steps beside the Ganga at Varanasi. Tridents and staffs rise above the crowd, and a saffron flag flies at left. A central figure in an orange robe wears long rudraksha malas and a white-beaded necklace, smiling with arms raised, and a seated woman in a red-and-orange sari sits in front. Onlookers stand on the steps behind, and a black speaker sits at lower right.2013-02-13A large group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees sit on stone steps at a riverside ghat, many raising their hands in joy. Several wear rudraksha malas and gold pendant necklaces; some hold ceremonial staffs topped with silver and gold finials, and tridents are visible. Some women in orange saris press palms together in greeting. A person in a white garment and older bearded man stand at the top of the steps behind them, with more people seated on the stairs in the background.2013-02-13A large group of devotees in saffron and orange robes gathers on riverside steps, many raising their hands in celebration. At the centre, a figure in orange dress and layered rudraksha malas sits on a silver-and-white throne-like seat, with a light-coloured garland around the neck. Surrounding devotees hold tall silver trident staffs and a gold-topped staff, and an orange umbrella canopy appears at upper left. Some people in white garments stand at the right edge, and a black speaker sits in the foreground. The scene is a photo of a saffron-clad group posing on stone ghat steps with onlookers behind.2013-02-13Outdoor group photo on riverside stone steps at a ghat, with a large crowd of saffron-clad sannyasis and devotees raising their hands. A central woman in orange robes, rudraksha and white bead malas sits on a silver throne-like seat, flanked by seated monks and women in orange saris with gold jewellery. Many hold silver trishula staffs and an orange flag with a symbol rises in the background. A black speaker sits at the right, and onlookers in white and pink stand on the steps behind.2013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13A large group of saffron-robed devotees, most with raised arms and smiling, crowds together on riverside stone steps at a ghat. Many wear rudraksha malas and ceremonial beads; some carry a trident and a tall ceremonial staff, and a red-and-multicolour umbrella stands at left. Spectators in white and light clothes sit on the steps behind them.2013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13A large group of devotees in saffron and orange robes gathers on riverside steps at a ghat, many with raised arms and open palms. Several men and women wear rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair, a saffron top and a large beaded mala sits in the middle, smiling, with a silver-framed seat behind. Trident-topped staffs and an orange flag stand among them, and a red umbrella is visible above. Spectators in white and pastel clothes watch from the stone steps behind, and a black speaker sits at the lower right.2013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13