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A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a decorated throne. A seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears a black embroidered robe and a garland of white, red and multicoloured flowers, sitting on a red-cushioned seat under a flower-draped canopy with a golden crown-like top. Standing and bowing around him, a woman in white with a white shawl and rudraksha-style beaded necklace places a shawl on his shoulders, while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends in front of the throne and others with folded hands stand by. Behind them is a backdrop of painted standing figures in rows. Mostly ashram devotees are visible, with saffron-trimmed white ritual clothing and folded palms. Visible people: about seven. Swamiji (probable) appears seated on the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, black robe and floral garland.

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