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Shot on 8mm film in 1962, this vintage home movie captures devotees navigating a holy river in Calcutta, India. The footage shows a bustling riverside scene with traditional boats and people in colorful clothing moving along the water. In the background, ornate temples and colonial-era buildings line the ghats, with large umbrellas providing shade at market stalls. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, slight color fading, and natural camera movement, offering an authentic glimpse into daily life and religious practice in mid-20th century India.
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