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A photograph inside a small dark ritual room where a man with swept-back dark hair, wearing a red and rust-coloured dhoti-style garment, a red flower garland and a gold-beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne carved with a lion-like base. He raises one hand holding a small brass bell. Around the throne hang brass oil lamps on chains. In front of him, several women in white, orange and red saris and clothing sit on the floor with silver thalis holding oil lamps, red and pink flowers, and offerings. An air conditioner is mounted on the wall behind them. Several women in white and orange clothing with beaded necklaces participate in the puja. The man has long dark hair and a crown-like style, with saffron cues and ceremonial gold necklaces visible, so this is a probable Swamiji presence; he is seated on the throne as the central figure.

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