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A photograph in an indoor hall with gold-trimmed arched stage and maroon curtains behind. A person in a rust-brown dhoti-style wrap with gold border, layered rudraksha and gold beaded necklaces, and a dark bun, applies a white sacred marking to the forehead of a man in white shirt who has his eyes closed and hands joined, wearing a rudraksha mala. Several men in white stand to the left with hands folded and white forehead marks, one with a rudraksha mala. Floor is covered with mats and small offering plates. A figure appearing as Swamiji (probable) stands at right, presenting the marking with ornate jewelry and a rudraksha mala; the cues are the dark swept-back hair in a bun, layered rudraksha and gold necklaces, and the rust-saffron clothing. A tripod camera stands near the stage.

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