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A decorated stage with garlands of marigolds and roses, a purple-lit backdrop and a deity portrait behind. Two red-cushioned silver thrones flank a golden-draped table. On the right, a man in a rust-maroon robe and a rust turban, with long braided hair and a white shawl, stands with palms joined in greeting. Beside him a red flag hangs from a pole. On the left, an older man in a white kurta, grey-and-black shawl and rudraksha mala bows toward him. Palm fronds and white flowers decorate the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the figure in the rust robe, identified by his turban, braided hair, rudraksha-adorned ceremonial dress, and role as the figure being greeted.

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