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A photograph in an orange-walled room. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion armrests raises a hand in blessing; wearing maroon and gold robes, a red turban, a rudraksha mala and a long gold necklace, and holding a staff. A woman in a maroon sari with a long braid stands at left holding a brass tray with flowers and a lit lamp. A man in white kneels at the foot of the throne, touching flowers placed on the carpet. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a backdrop shows a temple gopuram with mountains. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identifiable by the maroon and gold robes, turban, rudraksha mala and staff.