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A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple-style hall. A central seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and long rudraksha mala beads, with white forehead markings and a gold chain, sitting before an ornate silver-framed throne. Women in white and cream saris with yellow blouses stand on either side, one holding a leaf-plate of food and another offering something, while a bald man with bare upper body and white marks stands at the left. A large silver bowl sits in front, with green leaves and food on the floor. Behind them are painted deity figures in gold and orange. The central man is a probable Swamiji depiction by appearance cues of orange robe, long hair and rudraksha mala, seated in a ritual role.

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