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A seated saint in an orange-and-red robe with a gold-bordered orange shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne holding a silver staff, wearing a white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces. Before him, a woman in a turquoise sari and a man in white dhoti and shirt kneel and perform padapuja, washing or offering to his feet. Behind them, two young orange-robed attendants sit near a tray of fruit and a box of offerings. A framed picture hangs on the cream wall and a small window is at left. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne with cues including long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala.
Photo 414 of 483 from 10 July 2014

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