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A photograph taken in a narrow street shop in Varanasi. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and an orange and yellow marigold garland, reaches toward a display of beaded malas hanging on a wall. Green, white and brown beads and pink tassels are visible. Behind him a young man in a blue shawl with a red bead necklace and a woman in dark clothing with a red bindi look on, and a yellow plastic carry bag is held. A shop window shows printed religious pictures and a yoga training centre sign is posted outside.

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