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Interior of an open-sided pavilion with a tin roof and a central aisle of grey concrete. At the far end, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne under a hanging golden lamp, hands pressed together in namaskar, with orange and green cloth draped behind. Rows of seated devotees fill the floor on striped rugs and mats, mostly in white clothes with yellow or saffron shawls, some with orange stoles, with brass plates of offerings, flowers and small pots set before them. A whiteboard stands at the right wall. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in saffron robes, with long hair and a ceremonial setting.

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