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A photograph of a temple setting where a long-haired figure in a turquoise-blue dhoti-style garment and gold-and-bead necklaces stands beside a large golden deity murti dressed in matching blue silk. The murti wears a crown, large silver ornaments, and is draped with garlands of marigolds and red and white flowers. The standing figure, wearing a rudraksha-style mala, extends a hand toward the murti. A brass tray of yellow flowers sits at the lower left. Behind the scene are an arched golden frame and a grey ceiling. The figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, though the appearance is not fully certain.

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