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Night photograph of a robed figure in rust-red and saffron-bordered clothing with a red turban and rudraksha mala bending forward to pour water from a silver vessel held by a second person in matching red garments beside him. White paint marks decorate the upper arm of the pouring figure, and a rudraksha bracelet is on the wrist. The background is dark with a few distant lights, and a small metal cup sits at the bottom edge. Probable Swamiji is the figure pouring water, identified by the turban, long rudraksha mala, and saffron-bordered robes.

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