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A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A seated elderly man on a gold-and-red throne wears orange robes, a gold necklace, rudraksha beads and a crown, with a large garland of red, white and green flowers. Standing beside him, a younger man in an orange-red dhoti with a long braid and red flower garland holds a staff topped with a silver ornament and presents it toward the seated figure. Around them, three shaven-headed men in saffron robes with white garlands and rudraksha malas stand attentively. Behind them hang a large Tamil-language banner and a golden decorative backdrop. The seated figure has a distinctive crown and ornamental adornments, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.

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