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Outdoor photo of a barefoot procession walking along a path of square stepping stones through a garden with leafy trees and red walls behind. In front, a man with long dark hair wears a deep maroon dhoti and shawl with gold ornaments on the arm and a long beaded necklace, walking with hands folded at his chest. Behind him, two men in saffron orange robes walk in the same line; the nearer one carries a brass tray of yellow flowers and a garland, and the other holds a rudraksha mala. More white-clad figures stand at the left edge. The scene reads as a ritual walk through the grounds. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by long hair, ornate gold armbands and necklace, and maroon ceremonial dress.

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