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A photograph of a ceremonial hall with a large gold-ornate throne at centre, backed by deep red drapes. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a white garland and a saffron shawl, sits on the throne; the appearance cues are a long swept-back hair style, a garland and saffron-toned garments, which is a probable Swamiji candidate. In front, rows of men seated on striped cloth-covered floor bench-tables are bare-chested with white dhotis and orange-red sashes, and white-clad women sit at the right, one wearing a blue and white garment. Gold carved panels and hanging multicoloured tassels frame the stage, with gold ornate lamps near the ceiling. Text: Probable Swamiji seated on the gold throne; priests and devotees in white dhotis; women in white saris attending the ritual at the right.