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A procession moves along a sandy path under trees in an outdoor ceremony. In the centre, a bearded man in an orange-red saffron cloth wears an orange turban, layered gold and bead necklaces, a long white flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, with bangles on his arms. Men on either side wear white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas; one carries a tray of flowers and an orange-clad attendant walks behind. Several more people in white and orange are visible behind them. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, distinguished by the orange turban, ornate gold jewellery and saffron robe.

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