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Shot on 8mm film in 1962, this vintage home movie captures a bustling ghat in Calcutta, India, where people gather at the river's edge near ancient temples. The grainy, color-bleached footage shows individuals bathing and socializing on the stone steps under a bright sky. Traditional Indian architecture with domed temples and multi-story buildings lines the riverbank, while a yellow banner hangs from one structure. The scene exudes a nostalgic, documentary feel, offering a rare glimpse into daily life and religious practice along the sacred river.
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