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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering inside a dark-walled hall with a large ornate golden backdrop decorated with floral garlands and hanging brass lamps. A bearded figure with a tall swept-back dark hairstyle, a crown-like ornament, a saffron-orange robe, a white flower garland and a gold chain sits on a golden throne flanked by carved lion figures, with a probable Swamiji appearance and cues of the long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, seated as a teacher receiving devotees. In front of him a golden tray table holds brass plates with oil lamps and flower offerings. Around the table sit about a dozen devotees in white, saffron and orange garments, some with folded hands and some with offerings, while a woman in a green sari stands near the left.

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