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Night photograph of a large floral-decorated Shivalinga backdrop, elaborately wrapped in yellow, white, orange, green and purple garlands with a tall white lingam form at the top. Seated on a golden throne in front of it is a bare-chested man with long dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and an ornate golden necklace, with a trident placed beside him. Before him sit rows of devotees in white and cream clothing, some with long hair, with brass plates of offerings, oil lamps and flower garlands on low wooden tables, and a smoking incense or offering vessel at right. A woman in orange stands at right edge and a person in a purple top sits at left. Lit stalls and lights are visible in the background. Consistent with a ritual puja in front of a decorated lingam. Swamiji appearance cues: long dark hair, rudraksha mala, ornate gold necklace and throne seating; the page names Swamiji for this event.