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A large stage event with a central figure seated on a throne-like peetha decorated with a heart-shaped arch of flowers in red, yellow, green and white, with a golden kalasha-style vessel and a large deity murti above. The central seated man wears a red garment, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, with hands raised in blessing. Around him sit many devotees, women in orange and yellow saris and men bare-chested in orange and white dhotis, arranged on a striped multicoloured cloth. Some participants hold offerings and stand at the front edge. Swamiji appearance cues are present: long hair, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, so this is a probable candidate.

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